1969 Mercury Cougar

Eliminator Coupe

351 V-8 4bbl

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Project VIN# 9F91M578xxx 1969 MERCURY COUGAR ELIMINATOR PROJECT from MustangBeginnings Eliminators, like Mustang Boss 302's are very hard to find, and this one will be worth a lot more when fully restored. Don't miss this opportunity to own a very unique Muscle Car. Mercury raised its muscle car profile with the introduction of the 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator. Taking its cue from Ford's own Boss 302 and Mach 1 Mustangs, Ford introduced the Eliminator in April 1969. This Eliminator was produced shortly thereafter on June 3rd, of 1969, three days ahead of schedule. ENGINE To give the Eliminators more punch right out of the gate, the standard powerplant during the 1969 model year was FoMoCo's 351-cu.in. Windsor V-8. Featuring a bore and stroke of 4.00 x 3.50 inches, a four-barrel carburetor and 10.70:1 compression, it was officially rated at 290hp and 385-lbs.ft. of torque (exceeding a standard Cougar's two-barrel 250hp version); code M appears as the fifth digit in the VIN. This Eliminator has the 351 Windsor under its hood to give it plenty of power for others to envy. As you can see from the video, the engine runs and the car runs and drives, but we would recommend a nice rebuild to achieve the performance and dependability that every wants. GO TO YOU TUBE AT THE FOLLOWING LINK TO SEE THE CAR IN ACTION: https://youtu.be/Fouljs0GOWU TRANSMISSION Coupled to the 351-cu.in. V-8 is a standard floor-shifted three-speed manual. The transmission shifts nicely, but like the engine, we would recommend that you rebuild it. Rebuild kits are available for under $300. DIFFERENTIAL There's little need to worry when it comes to the differential suspended under each Eliminator, as Mercury utilized the famed and ever-durable Ford 9-inch unit. Listed under the "Performance Axle" heading, the standard final-drive ratio was 3.25:1. This Eliminator has the standard 3.25:1 ratio. CHASSIS Eliminators were constructed via the unit-body method, much like corporate cousin Mustang, except that Cougar featured a longer 111-inch wheelbase. Ford's standard independent front suspension for this platform--consisting of upper and lower control arms, coil springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers and an anti-roll bar--graced each Eliminator, as did a semi-elliptic leaf spring system at the opposite end. Also mandated was the "performance handling package" consisting of heavier springs, a larger anti-roll bar and performance tires (more on the latter in a moment). This Eliminator was optioned with power steering as an added plus. Even with this somewhat conventional performance setup, there is one subtle difference you should be aware of: All Eliminators motivated by the Boss 302 automatically received staggered rear shock mounting (one ahead of the axle, the other behind) to thwart wheel hop under hard acceleration. WHEELS & TIRES Standard Eliminator wheels on 1969 models were 14 x 6-inch styled steel featuring 12 slots. Finished in argent, with plain 5-inch hubcaps and trim rings, they could have been swapped out for a set of 14 x 6-inch five-spoke styled wheels. Similar to those available in previous years, these arrived from the factory with a black rim, charcoal center and chrome inserts; a small, blue center cap with a chrome "walking cat" finished the look. For 1969, a set of F70-14 Traction Belted tires enveloped the owner's wheel selection, though these could also have been swapped out for a set of F70-14 white sidewall bias-plies. Reproduction bias ply tires and a multitude of radials are readily available from multiple suppliers. Today, it's common to see non-stock wheels and tires, often favoring period choices like Shelby "Mag-Star"-style aluminum five-spokes, Magnum 500s and Torq Thrusts. Larger 14 x 7 and 15 x 7-inch "stock style" wheels are also available from several suppliers, but if you're looking to revert to factory-correct standards for your Eliminator, reproduction 12-slot wheels are available for $185 from Mustangs Unlimited. BODY & INTERIOR Mercury built each Eliminator from the base Cougar hardtop coupe. It was offered in only four colors: Competition Orange (code 3 on the data plate), Bright Blue (code 6), Yellow (code 9) and White (code M). This Eliminator is a code M white Eliminator. Helping the Eliminator stand out was the automatic upgrade to a blacked-out grille, body-color hood scoop, left-hand body-color racing mirror, rocker panel molding and the elimination of the wheel-opening moldings. A full-width adjustable spoiler was bolted to the trunk lid, also painted in body color but devoid of graphics. A pair of side stripes--in black or white only--ran from the front fenders to just past the leading edges of the quarter panels, capped by Eliminator block letters; these replaced pinstripes. A final exterior touch was the inclusion of a front fiberglass spoiler, finished in matte black, attached at the dealership upon delivery. As for the interior, Eliminator-only Hi-back bucket seats finished in Comfort-Weave vinyl came standard in only three colors: black (5A), white (EA) and blue (5B). This Eliminators seats were blue. Custom door trim--part of the interior décor group--rear armrests and a Rim-Blow steering wheel were also standard Eliminator equipment. Tucked into the black crackle-finished dash was a full complement of instruments, including an elapsed-time clock and a 6,000-RPM tachometer. Also, all Eliminators received a special block-off plate over the center warning indicator panel. This Eliminator has a very decent body with only a bit of bondo in the lower quarters and lower corners of the doors. Currently the car is in white primer and deserves a full restoration. As you can see from the pictures, the front grill is missing the center section. If you don't think you can find that piece, call us, we should be able to help you locate the missing piece. RESTORATION & PERFORMANCE PARTS The Cougar lineup shares many components with the Mustang, making the Eliminator relatively easy to restore. Due in large part to the Eliminator's muscle car status, the aftermarket continuously adds to its catalogs for those looking to enhance performance and handling. As an example, Global West, Total Control and others offer extensive suspension upgrades. BRAKE SYSTEM: The mustang has front and rear drum brakes. They are intact and complete. If you would rather have front disk brakes, we can add those for $1,000. GLASS: The Eliminator's windshield is cracked and will need to be replaced. Otherwise the car will come with all its glass but there may be nicks or scratches which can be fixed or replaced. MISC. The Eliminator comes with everything shown in the pictures, and most all of its parts. I have a couple of contacts for all the other NOS stuff you may need At MustangBeginnings we are here to help you make your restoration a success. Just give us a call at 831 594 2204 if you have any questions. WE HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK AND PLAN TO KEEP IT THAT WAY! THERE ARE NO SURPRISES HERE, I ENCOURAGE ALL THOSE WHO BID TO COME SEE THE CAR FIRST IF POSSIBLE OR SEND SOMEONE HERE TO INSPECT IT. WE HAVE COMPLETED OTHER 69 COUGARS AND MUSTANGS AND KNOW WHAT IT TAKES TO COMPLETE THIS CAR. THIS IS A GOOD CAR TO START WITH. PLEASE REMEMBER THIS IS A 69 ELIMINATOR THAT NEEDS TO BE REBUILT INTO SOMETHING SPECIAL. AGAIN, WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL BIDDERS TO CHECK THE CAR OUT IF POSSIBLE THAT WAY THERE ARE NO MISUNDERSTANDING, MISTAKES, MISCOMMUNICATION, AND ALL THE OTHER MISES. THE CAR MIGHT NEED THINGS WE DID NOT LIST BUT THE MAJOR ONES HAVE BEEN LISTED. WE PUT THE WORD PROJECT IN THE DESCRIPTION TO COVER ANYTHING WE MIGHT HAVE NOT SEEN. WE HAVE THE CAR FOR SALE LOCALLY AND RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END AUCTION EARLY. FEEL FREE TO CALL US ABOUT THE ELIMINATOR. WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS 831 594 2204 LEAVE MESSAGE WE WILL CALL YOU BACK THANK YOU FOR BIDDING. Equipment: Item Original Current Engine: 351 4V V8 351 42V V8- Transmission: 3 SPEED MANUAL 3 SPEED MANUAL Exterior Color: WHITE WHITE PRIMER Interior Color: BLUE BLUE Marti Report: For the original specifications of this car. See the Marti report. Defects To be sure there are no surprises, this is not a new car, but any little defects you find, are all fixable. and we will try to respond, by adding updates to this page. CALL (831) 594 2204 ANYTIME (PST) Terms and Conditions Please do not bid on this auction unless you are a serious buyer. DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO PAY!!!! This is NOT a child's game, by bidding on this vehicle, YOU ARE ENTERING INTO A LAWFULLY BINDING CONTRACT, so please, serious bidders only. No bid retractions please, if you are unsure do not bid. If you are the high bidder when the auction ends you are the new owner. Ask all questions before bidding. 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Shipping Policies Shipping is the winner's responsibility! I have contacts, if you need assistance I would be glad to help. On Oct-19-15 at 10:50:29 PDT, seller added the following information: Correction to Description. We took parts of the description from the Cougar Advertising for a 1970 Cougar Eliminator. After receiving a question about the staggered shocks, we went on the Cougar Registry and found the following info: "The 1969 competition handling package (only) has been beefed with a rear shock mounting set-up that's new for Cougar. Instead of mounting both shocks ahead of the axle, as in other Cougar suspensions, the left shock is attached behind the axle and connected to a special crossmember built into the floor pan. This staggered arrangement of rear shocks acts to resist spring wind-up and directly damp out pitching motions that cause wheel hop during full throttle starts." So the opposite is correct. Cougar Eliminator 1969 cars without the competition handling package had shocks that were not staggered. Since the Marti Report makes no mention of a competition handling package for this 69 Eliminator, this car should not have had staggered shocks, and obviously it does not, as shown by the pictures. Just to reassure everyone, the vin number stamped on the aprons matches the vin plate under the windshield. This is an original Eliminator. Thank you for helping us correct the description for the car. Please call me if you have any questions. Thank you again, Mike Rettinger 831 594 2204