~1969 Mecury Cougar Eliminator, Rare "s" Code 390 Gt!~ on 2040-cars
Jasper, Indiana, United States
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Up for sale is an authentic, numbers matching “S” code 1969
Mercury Cougar Eliminator. This car has been completely restored with all the
original and correct parts that are unique to Eliminators. Everything
from the color-keyed hood scoop and rear spoiler to the “camera case” black
dash inserts and side striping. It was repainted the original Competition
Orange with the restoration completed in the summer of 2012. Options: ·
390
GT 4V engine ·
C-6
automatic transmission ·
3.25
Convention rear axle(upgraded to 3.50 posi-trac) ·
Heavy-duty
suspension ·
Power
Steering ·
Power
Disc Brakes ·
AM
Radio ·
Rear
seat Speaker ·
Black
Deluxe interior A Little History… The Eliminator package was offered for two
years only, 1969 and 1970, with only 2,250 total Eliminators produced in 1969.
That makes any ’69 Eliminator a rare car by itself, and this particular one is
even more rare since there were only 260
Cougar Eliminators ever produced with the “S” code 390 GT engine like this one.
The 390 GT was removed from the option list in 1970 making it a one year
only exclusive option. In addition to all the rare option this
car has, it retains all the desirable options that Cougars are known for such
as the vacuum-operated hidden headlights and sequential turn signals. This is
an extremely rare and beautiful car and has been in the local area since the
late 1970s. This vehicle comes with all the
necessary documentation to authenticate this car as a true Eliminator including
the Original Ford Invoice, Deluxe Marti Report, and a Personalized Statistics
Sheet with the breakdown of just how rare this car is. For more details and pictures Call
812-630-9706 ***This car is for sale locally and I reserve the right to
end this online auction at any given time. Bidder is responsible for all shipping arrangements. A $1,000 deposit is due within 24 hours of auction close
with full payment due within 7 days of auction closing. Serious bidders only!*** |
Mercury Cougar for Sale
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