Mercury : Cougar ELIMINATOR TOTALLY RESTORED ORIGINAL 428 RAM AIR ELIMINATOR

IF YOU DESIRE TO HAVE THE BEST, AND SHOP BY QUALITY RATHER THAN PRICE, HERE IS THE CAR FOR YOU.

Your are bidding on a TRUE 1969 MERCURY COUGAR ELIMINATOR 428 RAM AIR CAR.

"VERY RARE CAR: 1 OF 170 MADE WITH THIS ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, AND PAINT COMBINATION PER KEVIN MARTI"

This  car is highly documented.

The Eliminator took a long time to restore.  Many thanks to Don Barry Jr. of Don Barry Mustangs of Jacksonville Florida, for the excellent frame off restoration that he did on this Eliminator.  Plus thanks go to  Frank Bowers, of the Eliminator Registry, for all of his help and guidance in locating parts.  
 
A lot of money was spent to correctly restore this beauty back to its original showroom condition.  Many phone calls were made and emails and pictures exchanged with the Cougar Eliminator experts, to make sure this car was restored to as close to original as possible.  Things that were bad were replaced through these Cougar Eliminator suppliers or through local auto parts stores. 

This 428 Ram Air Eliminator is ready for you to take to car shows and cruises.

Please see pictures of the Deluxe Marti Report plus check the Eliminator Registry where it is registered.

I am not a dealer but a collector and have decided to sell this beautiful car because I found something else.

THIS CAR IS A HEAD TURNER

FOR YOUR REVIEW, BELOW ARE "84" PICTURES OF THIS BEAUTIFUL "BRIGHT YELLOW" ELIMINATOR 428 RAM AIR!!!  

QUESTIONS: 

If you have any questions after reviewing the 84 pictures and the description, please either email or call at 412-343-4445.  I have nothing to hide but I do not know what is important to you. 

I encourage you to come to Pittsburgh and see the Eliminator before you buy it.  I can pick you up at the airport.

Please check the picture of the Deluxe Marti Report and you will find the following:

Deluxe MARTI REPORT INFORMATION:

Door Data Plate Information:

Serial number 9F91R561725
9      1969
F      Built in Dearborn
91    Cougar Hardtop
R      428-4V CJ  Ram Air

65A  Cougar Hardtop
9      Bright Yellow Paint, Ford#3217-A
5A   Black Vinyl High Back Bucket Seats
23E  Scheduled for build: April 8, 1969
23    Jacksonville Ordering District
S      3.50 Traction Lock Axle Ratio
U      C-6 Merc-O-Matic Automatic Transmission

Your vehicle was ordered with the following options:

Eliminator Package
C-6 Merc-O-Matic Transmission

Operational Axle Ratio

Traction Lok Differential

F70X14 (215X70)Traction tires W/raised white letters
Ram Air Induction
Console
Power Front Disc Brakes

Power Steering

Hood Pins

AM Radio
Decor Group

Tinted Glass Complete
Remote Control Left Hand Racing Mirror
Your car was actually produced on April 22, 1969, fourteen days behind schedule.

STATISTICS:

Your car was one of:

Kevin Marti confirmed that this is 1 of 170 with this engine, transmission, and paint combination..

715 With this paint code

614 With these paint/trim codes

304  With these engine/transmission codes

3190  Ordered from this DSO

2250  With the Eliminator package

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The original order copy showed an in depth options to include:
*Unique instrmnt panel w/tach, rally clock, tripometer, visual check warning lights
*Anti-lift Front Spoiler
*Rear Deck Air Foil Spoiler
*Styled Steel Wheels
*Black Out Front Grill
*Hood Scoop
*Body Side Eliminator Tape
*Eliminator Decor Group Incl:
     Curb molding
     Rim blow steering wheel
     Custom door trim
     Rear seat arm rests
     Door mounted courtesy lights
     Padded interior molding
Competition handling package

Total cost for dealer and vehicle charges in 1969            $3461.58
      

DESCRIPTION:

Since the Eliminator was restored, it has never seen rain or snow, never been smoked in, and never been raced or abused.    

Check NADA  (National Automobile Dealers Association) Guide and you will find the following:

                                           LOW RETAIL AVERAGE RETAIL HIGH RETAIL

BASE PRICE                         $31,900           $46,400             $62,000

OPTIONS:

   428/335HPCJ                     40%                  40%                    40%

   RAM AIR                             15%                  15%                    15%

TOTAL PRICE                  $49,445        $71,920             $96,100

INTERIOR: 

The original Black bucket seat interior is in excellent condition.  The head liner and carpet are brand new.  The car has seat belts.   The car is equiped with all gauges to include oil pressure, water temperature, fuel, amp, and tachometer. I have installed new oil and water temperature gauges in the center console where the ash tray was, which are larger and easier to read.  The originals can easily be hooked up.  The car has the original AM radio and clock. All of the interior courtesy lights work.  The original key comes with the car. The only thing that does not work is the clock. This is a garage kept vehicle.

EXTERIOR:

As the pictures indicate, the professionally done  correct "BRIGHT YELLOW"  $10,000 paint job on the "ELIMINATOR" speaks for itself.  The exterior finish on this automobile is in excellent condition.The sides are straight as a whistle. The car was a Florida car almost all of its life.  The body and frame were in very good condition when we started the restoration.  Almost all of the chrome has been replaced or rechromed and looks better than the day it left Detroit.  The headlight motors are brand new.  The taillights are the sequencial type that came with the Eliminator.  The car has the nicest rumble with the dual exhaust Flowmaster mufflers.  The engine, transmission, ane rear end were rebuilt to original specifications.  The underneath is totally new with new ball joints, tie rods, brakes, brake lines, gas lines, etc.. You can eat off the bottom of this beauty. There is a set of brand new BFG Radial TA raised white letter 205X70R14 tires on this vehicle. The trunk has a brand new mat and spare tire cover plus has the original jack and jack stand.  This car runs and drives like the day it left the showroom floor. 

REMEMBER:

Remember you are bidding on a 40 year old car and not a 40 day old car. 

BIDDING:
 
PLEASE CALL ME IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS BEFORE YOU BID. 

PLEASE DO NOT BID IF YOU DO NOT HAVE FUNDS IN PLACE AND ARE NOT READY TO PURCHASE.  

REMEMBER YOUR BID IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT AND YOU WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR IT.

WARRANTY:

The car is being sold "AS IS" with "NO EXPRESSED WARRANTY".

TERMS: 

Within 48 hours of the end of the auction, successful bidder will bank transfer  25% of the sales price to my bank account as a  NON- REFUNDABLE deposit.  Within 7 DAYS of the end of the auction the remaining balance will be BANK TRANSFERRED TO MY BANK ACCOUNT .  Once the balance is paid in full, the title will be overnighted to the new owner.  CAR OR TITLE WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE IS PAID.

SHIPPING:

Shipping arrangements and cost will be the responsibility of the buyer.

THANK YOU:

for bidding on this beautiful professionally restored 1969 "BRIGHT YELLOW" ELIMINATOR 428 RAM AIR CAR!

IT WILL LOOK GOOD IN YOUR GARAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Within48 hoursof the end of the auction, successful bidder will bank transfer a 25% of the sales price to my bank account as a  NON- REFUNDABLE deposit.  Within 7 DAYSof the end of the auction theremaining balance will be BANK TRANSFERRED TO MY BANK ACCOUNT OR CASH DELIVERED.  Once the balance is paid in full, the title will be overnighted to the new owner.  CAR OR TITLE WILL NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL TOTAL AMOUNT DUE IS PAID.