1970 Mercury Cougar

History

Mercury Cougar is the name applied to a diverse series of automobiles sold by the Mercury division of Ford Motor Company from 1967 to 2002. As was common with Mercury vehicles, the Cougar shared basic platforms with Ford models. The Cougar was important to Mercury's image for many years, and advertising often identified its dealers as being "at the sign of the cat." Female models holding big cats on leashes were used on Cougar ads in the early 1970s.

For 1970, the Cougar appearance was similar to the 1969 model, but numerous changes were made inside and out. It now sported a new front end which featured a pronounced center hood extension and electric shaver grille similar to the 1967 and 1968 Cougars. Federally mandated locking steering columns appeared inside, and the aforementioned new nose and taillight bezels updated the look on the outside. The 300hp 351 "Cleveland" V8 was now available for the first time, though both the Cleveland and Windsor engines were available, if the buyer selected the base model two-barrel motor.

VIN 0F91H565365

The most recent owner of this beautiful Cougar had several Cougars over the years. When we met him he owned this one and a Cougar Eliminator that he drag races. He bought this one at a local car show about 12 years ago. The car was restored just before he bought it.

Mechanics

351ci Cleveland Engine

FMX Automatic Transmission

Ford 9” Open Rear End with 3.0:1 Gear Ratio

Edelbrock 4 Barrel Carb

Edelbrock Intake

2 V Heads

Air Conditioning  

Power Steering

Power Front Disc Brakes

Chrome Edelbrock Air Cleaner

Ford Radiator

Stock Type Distributor, Upgraded to Petronix

Autolite Battery

New Exhaust System

Mufflers are in Great Shape

New Lower Control Arms

New Front Shocks

New Front Ball Joints

Front Sway Bar

Body

Beautiful Red Paint

All Original Metal

New Chrome

Beautiful Grille

Stainless Trim is in Great Shape

Emblems are Beautiful

Doors Fit and Operate Properly

Door Lips and Jambs are Clean and Solid

Solid Straight Quarters

Trunk Floor is Solid and Clean

Trunk Mat and Spare Tire

Floorboards Look to be Original

Torque Boxes are in Great Shape

Frame is in Great Shape

Rockers have Nice Pinch Welds

BF Goodrich Radial T/A’s – 235/60/15 Front and Rear

Magnum 500 Wheels with Cougar Center Caps

Interior

Nice Black Interior

Bucket Seats

Console

AM Radio Inoperable

Wood Grain Details on Dash, Console and Door Panels

Door Panels are in Great Shape

Seatbelts Front and Back

Interior Lights Work

Nice Black Carpet

Cougar Floor Mats

Headliner is in Good Shape

Speedo Works

Clock Inoperable

Blower Works

Wipers Work

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