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.
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 2020, and an oil change was performed in preparation for the sale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
