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1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air

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1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air

This 1969 Mercury Cougar is a Bright Blue Metallic hardtop that was built in May of 1969 and optioned with the Eliminator Package. Powered by a 428ci Cobra Jet V8 paired with a C-6 automatic transmission, the car was also equipped from the factory with Traction-Lok differential, Ram Air induction, hood pins, power steering, air conditioning, and high-back bucket seats with blue vinyl upholstery. Refurbishment work was performed in the 2000s by Signature Auto Classics of Columbus, Ohio, and the car was acquired by the seller on BaT in May 2020. This R-Code Cougar Eliminator is now offered with a copy of a Deluxe Marti Report, a copy of a magazine feature on the car, and a California title.

1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air

Introduced in 1969, the Eliminator Package included a blacked-out front grille, reflective side stripes, a rear wing, hood pins, stiffer springs, and a larger diameter anti-roll bar up front. Ram Air models were also equipped with a functional hood scoop. This example was refinished in its factory Bright Blue Metallic (3077-A) by Signature Auto Classics in the 2000s, and the seller reports that one quarter panel was repainted after a tire failed while driving and scratched the paint. The chin spoiler has been removed and is not included in the sale.

1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air

14″ rally wheels are finished in black and wear chrome trim rings and blue center caps. Goodyear Polyglas tires feature raised white lettering, and braking is from four-wheel drum brakes.

1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air

The interior is equipped with high-back front bucket seats upholstered in blue vinyl. Woodgrain accents adorn the doors and rear side panels as part of the Eliminator Décor Group trim option. A broken window crank was repaired and the Whisperaire air-conditioning system was recharged prior to the seller’s acquisition.

1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air

Eliminator instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and a five-digit odometer showing 79k miles. The speedometer was repaired and calibrated in June 2019, and total mileage is unknown.

1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air

The car has been fitted with a replacement 428ci Cobra Jet V8, which features a four-barrel carburetor and an optional Ram Air induction system. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission and a Traction-Lok differential with 3.00:1 gearing. The battery and transmission pan gasket were replaced in June 2019, and an oil change was performed in preparation for the sale.

1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air

Additional photos of the underside can be seen in the gallery below, along with images of casting and stamping numbers.

1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 428 Cobra Jet Ram Air

The copy of the Deluxe Marti report indicates that this Cougar Eliminator was built on May 6, 1969 in Dearborn, Michigan and lists production numbers. Additional included literature is shown in the gallery below. The prior Ohio title carried a Not Actual mileage notation.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $68,500 by mnnice
Auction Ended April 15, 2022 at 11:15AM PT
Bids 20
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BaT Essentials

Seller: kenneth21
Location: Camarillo, California 93012
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 9F91R570868
  • 79k Miles Shown, TMU
  • Replacement 428ci Cobra Jet V8
  • Three-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Bright Blue Metallic Paint
  • Blue Vinyl Upholstery
  • Eliminator Package
  • Ram Air Induction
  • 14" Rally Wheels
  • Air Conditioning
  • High-Back Front Bucket Seats
  • Copy of Deluxe Marti Report
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #70649