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1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator "r Code" 428cj/ra/4speed on 2040-cars

Year:1969 Mileage:45900
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Very rare 69 Cougar "R" code Eliminator 428CJ with Ram Air & 4 speed w/PS & PB.  This was a one owner car for almost 40 yrs out of Chicago IL.  This car is mostly original with 45,900 miles car except for updated repaint. All original comfort weave Hi-back bucket seats (only available with Eliminator pkg in 69), original carpet, dash pad etc.. This is a fully document car, with Deluxe Marti Report, original  Bill of Sale, two built sheets and original owner's manual including Ford warranty card.  Note: "R" VIN Eliminator Cougars were only available in 1969 & not available in 1970 making them extra rare. The front & rear spoilers on this car were never install. Only 3 of the 10 factory White cars built are now known to exist,CCOA. All gauges pkg, including 8000rpm tach & clock work perfectly. I have original rim blow steering wheel & shifter knob which will be installed on the car before pickup or delivery.  Note: There is no tax or duty for any car over 25yrs or older entering USA. Payment due in US Funds. For more info/pics call Chuck 1-613-722-2921 Please no text.

 

2250

Eliminator models were produced. (vs 72,458 Mustang Mach 1)

302

Cars were ordered with 428 Cobra Jet Engines

243

of them had the 428 Ram Air Induction. (Factory R-Code)

81

of them had 4-Speed Manual Transmissions.

10

were painted White (only 3 factory White cars are now known to exist CCOA)

7

had Black High Back Bucket Seats. (Eliminator option only)

5

were ordered with Racing Hood Pins.

3

had 3.50 gear ratio. (9” rear Nodular case w/31 spline axles)

2

of these had Standard Seat Belts installed.

1

of them had an AM Radio.

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