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1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1969 Mileage:99999
Location:

Covina, California, United States

Covina, California, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Convertible
Fuel Type:GAS
Engine:V-8
Transmission:Automatic
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 9F92H517965
Year: 1969
Make: Mercury
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Model: Cougar
Mileage: 99,999
Trim: 351 Windsor
Number of Cylinders: 8
Drive Type: Automatic

 No Reserve, so it goes to the highest bidder

1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible. All original 290 HP 351 Windsor V8, T-type center floor automatic transmission shifter (Merc-O-Matic) transmission. This is an all original car. She is a great “Daily Driver.” The interior is in excellent condition—previous owner was an upholsterer. This is a California “Black Plate” car. The top is newer and the entire top mechanism works perfectly. All of the gauges work, wipers, lights (yes, the light doors operate). The steering wheel horn assembly is non-op. This is not an A/C car. The VIN is 9F92H; 9 = 69 F = Dearborn Mich, 92 = Convertible (very few cars were made for this being the first year the convertible was offered,) H = 351 Windsor.

The engine was recently rebuilt, and it shows. She runs like a honey needing speed. New battery, dist. Cap, rotor, and wires. New Interstate  (heavy duty 1000  CCA) battery w/ new cables—not shown in photo but is now installed in the car, new starter and solenoid too. This car has been very well taken care of—and it shows. It is NOT an X-R7 nor is it an Eliminator—it does have the stripping down the sides for the Eliminator. The engine oil pan gasket has minor oil leak, and the transmission speedo gear o-ring seal is leaking.

The paint is NOT the original color, the “door tag” is not there—so I do not know the original color. It appears to be a newer paint job, but does have minor paint chips—see pictures. No dents, and yes, the car does shine well in the sun—see pics too. No rust found anywhere, there is a carpet kit installed in the trunk, and it is glued down on the sides, looking from underneath the floor pans look great.

The main frame does not appear to have been on a frame straightener; so, looks like no major accidents. The entire undercarriage was cleaned, see pics, looks like when they did a restoration, it was not a full “FRAME-OFF,” but a thorough job was. The car drives well, no pulling of the steering wheel, no braking problems, and the car shifts well. All four tires a new, w/ less than 50 miles on them. I did have the rear trunk lid chrome piece refurbished—it came out great; all other chrome is in great condition w/o any pitting or flaking. This is your opportunity to own a convertible classic w/ great looks and HP to take it around for a cruise.

Please read the following--before you bid!

The car is for sale locally; so I could end auction at any time.

Please send your inspector BEFORE you bid on the car. Inspections are encouraged and welcomed.

It is your responsibility to verify to the cars true "originality;" you pay your mechanic to tear down the engine to verify.

Any photos you want, of any area of the car, I will take and send it to you via email.

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Report: Lincoln getting all of Mercury's ad dollars

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Now that the curtain has closed on Mercury, Ford Motor Company will redirect all of its marketing dollars for the oft-overlooked brand to the Blue Oval's luxury outpost, Lincoln. In speaking to Automotive News, the chairman of the Lincoln National Dealer Council, Bob Tasca, Jr., said, "You'll see a lot stronger presence in the advertising of Lincoln in 2011."
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Junkyard Gem: 1989 Mercury Tracer Four-Door Hatchback

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