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1969 Mercury Cougar (Eliminator Model Tribute)

Somehow Steppenwolf singing “Get your motor runnin' Head out on the highway…” sounds better on a radio from 1969. You’re going to have a blast in this beautifully restored Mercury Cougar, because now is the right time for you to get the car you’ve wanted for a long time.

This Cougar is not an actual Eliminator, but it’s just as badass. It has the original equipment as the Eliminator; from the working ram air cowl and dashboard with tach and clock on the glove compartment, to the overhauled 302 engine. Lots of original equipment; like the spoilers, front and back, the wheels and suspension are original too. Even the pristine leather interior was restored to original specs. Remember those hidden headlights with flip up lids and the sequential tail lights? She’s got ‘em.

It also has high performance parts like the water pump, aluminum radiator and suspension bars.

This is a trophy winner with the rumble of the custom exhaust and ceramic headers to the Mercury Orange urethane paint that was restored down to bare metal.

I’ve only had this clean Texas car for 2 years and can’t bare to part with it, but I don’t have the time to get her on the road as much as she deserves.

Note: The carb runs but could use a rebuild or replacement, the RPM tach is not currently working. Newly installed rebuilt piston power steering system has minor hydraulic leak.

Exterior:

3 stage urethane Paint

Body additions: matte black front splitter and ram air scoop and rear wing

Head lights, tail lights (working lids, sequential)

tires: New Cobra Radial GT with less then 1,000 miles

Original Cougar Eliminator wheels

Interior:

Dash has no cracks and full instrument panel with tick tock dash

Instrument light and interior lights all work

White and black leather seats in great condition and well cared for.

Carpet is in immaculate condition with no stains and very little wear

Roof headliner is in amazing condition, no stains and looks great

Engine: (engine compartment)

302 V-8

High performance water pump

Aluminum radiator

Ceramic headers

Custom exhaust (Loud and sounds great)

Other:

Newly installed rebuilt power steering pump (minor leak)

New breaks rotors and brake pads as well as new brake lines.

California Car Cover (custom fit for this make and model)

Winning bidder must contact me within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. The payment is due within 7 days of auction end. If no contact is made within 24 hours I reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise.

Most banks and credit unions do not finance vehicles older than 1995 or with more than 100K miles. Please arrange financing prior to bidding.

Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to eBay, and negative feedback will be posted.

Feel free to contact me with any questions about this car, I will respond as quickly as I can.

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