[Mike_B_SVT]

Ok, some new cars on the market. We'll start with those and go from there.

These listings are combed from popular sites (CraigsList, eBay, Hemmings, CarsOnLine, Kijiji, and others). As always, if you know of an Eliminator for sale please feel free to add it to the list. Or if you have any info / details or other general comments about an Eliminator listed here (or elsewhere) please feel free to pass along that info.

I've also linked this thread on CCC.com, here: http://www.classiccougarcommunity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1649

Listings as of October 3rd:

'70 w/ 351, auto. Comp blue, black interior. Freshly painted project. Marti report. Geoff / Eliminatorguy's car. $4.5k
http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?61304-1970-eliminator-project
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/3256366599.html


'69 w/ 390, 4-speed. Metallic Blue. In IA.
http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/3311614975.html


'70 w/ 428cj (Ram-Air), 4-speed. Comp yellow, black interior. Marti Report. In MA for $30k. Mike Ruo's car.
New Thread: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?59063-70-q-code-ram-air-4-speed-eliminator
Owner's Previous thread here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?58210-selling-my-70-cj-eliminator
Previously discussed here: http://www.torinocobra.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=21897
And Here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?56399-Eliminators-This-Week-(July-5th-2011
Now on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-MERCURY-COUGAR-ELIMINATOR-428-CJ-RAM-AIR-4-SPEED-/320993758475?forcev4exp=true


'69 w/ 351, 5-speed (originally auto). Metallic blue, black interior (originally blue interior). All docs. $23k
http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?60612-1969-Cougar-Eliminator-for-sale


'69 w/ 428 (originally 390), auto. White with blue interior. Marti report. In NY for $12.5k
http://utica.craigslist.org/cto/3238832955.html


'70 351 w/ auto. Pastel Blue, blue interior. #'s Matching, complete but disassembled project, on rotiserie. In Oregon for $8k. Call Charlie 541-459-0154
Posted by Don Rush here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?59855-3-Eliminators-for-sale-in-OR-in-3-days!
http://www.classiccougarcommunity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1103
http://members4.boardhost.com/ClassicCougar/msg/1335565142.top
CL (with pics): http://roseburg.craigslist.org/cto/3265994124.html


'70 Boss 302 w/ 4-speed. Pastel Blue with blue interior. Marti and other docs. Team Sho-Air's car, in NC for $85.9k
*Also now entertaining trades* http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?61041-Trades
http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?60959-1970-Boss-302-Cougar-Eliminator-for-sale
http://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=59286.0;all

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280951271978&lgeo=1&viewitem=&vectorid=229466
http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sales/inventory/active/1970-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator-Boss-302/133120#!/186891


'69 S-code project for trade. Scott Taylor is looking for a '70 Eliminator driver.
http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?60883-Trade-my-1969-Eliminator-project-for-your-driver-1970-Eliminator


'70 351 w/ auto. Comp yellow, black interior. Disassembled and "ready for paint". Marti report. In PA for $15k-ish.
http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/3296820958.html
More info here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?60884-Eliminators-on-the-Market-(August-2012)&p=509353#post509353



'69 w/ 351, auto. White with blue interior. Marti and other docs. In NJ, on eBay for $36k buy now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130777488365


'70 w/ 351, auto. Comp yellow with black interior. Marti Report. In TX for $42.5k
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/mercury/cougar/913495.html?refer=rss
http://www.streetdreamstexas.com/hireshow.php?command=showimage&pk=70-2520
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1970-Mercury-Cougar-772209.xhtml;jsessionid=F711AE53E90DF0851D43C1468F1593E3?conversationId=119196
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221133867503


'70 w/ 351, auto. Currently Red with white custom interior, originally Comp Green. Factory *Sunroof* car. Documents. In VA for $22k
http://harrisonburg.craigslist.org/cto/3117870109.html
http://www.carsonline-ads.com/colsite/col?use=UC3_ViewPosting&cmd=showPosting&postingID=61820


'70 w/ 428 (Ram-Air), auto. Comp blue, black interior. "All reports" and build sheet. No price.
http://www.dominatorusa.com/70cougar01.shtml
http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/dominator/blogs/30024


'70 w/ 351, 4-speed. Comp Blue with GINGER interior. Currently 351W, but includes replacement 351C. Marti Report. In Maryland for $16k.
http://www.carsonline-ads.com/colsite/col?use=UC3_ViewPosting&cmd=showPosting&postingID=57568


'70 w/ 351, 4-speed (originally 3-speed). Comp orange with black interior (originally "AA" white with black appointments). Marti Report. In Ohio, previously listed for $34.9k
http://www.vanguardmotorsales.com/Inventory/DetailsPage/tabid/126/company/VANGUARDAUTOS/vin/0F91M525193/Default.aspx


'70 w/ 428CJ (Ram-Air), auto. Comp orange with black interior. Replacement engine. Marti report. $39.5k
http://www.carsonline-ads.com/colsite/col?use=UC3_ViewPosting&cmd=showPosting&postingID=49101


**Unknown Availability**
'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Grabber blue, black decor interior, AM-FM, W-code (4.30:1) rear axle. Marti report. Complete, but in need of total restoration. In OK. If seriously interested, contact Jay / cj750.
http://www.classiccougarcommunity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=18528#p18528


'69 w / 428cj (R-code), auto. Originally bright blue with blue interior, currently comp blue with black interior. Marti Report. Scott Gregory's car, in CT for ~$40k
Info here: http://scottsgaragesale.weebly.com/1969-eliminator-428-cj.html
MCnet thread: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?56998-1969-Eliminator-428-CJ-Ram-Air-on-eBay-62-000-miles


'69 351 w/ auto. Comp Yellow (currently Ivy Yellow), white interior. Complete (minus engine), disassembled project, fresh paint. In Oregon for $5k. Call Bob 503-602-0689
Posted by Don Rush here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?59855-3-Eliminators-for-sale-in-OR-in-3-days!
http://www.classiccougarcommunity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1103
http://members4.boardhost.com/ClassicCougar/msg/1335565142.top


'70 Boss 302 w/ 4-speed. Comp gold with black interior. Service block, Super Drag Pak car. Build sheet, Eminger & Marti Reports. $75k in NE. Call Tim at 402-301-9127
http://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=57643.msg374531#msg374531


'70 w/ 351, auto. Comp Green. *Sunroof car*. Project.
http://members4.boardhost.com/ClassicCougar/msg/1341516765.html
http://members4.boardhost.com/ClassicCougar/msg/1341517551.html
More info here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?60570-Eliminators-on-the-Market-(July-2012)&p=507125#post507125

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

Popped up today...

'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Comp gold with black interior. Replacement block, dealer installed vinyl top. In CA for $48.5k
http://members4.boardhost.com/ClassicCougar/msg/1349293773.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ctd/3314772217.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3315056199.html


Also some additional links for Geoff's car...

'70 w/ 351, auto. Comp blue, black interior. Freshly painted project. Marti report. Geoff / Eliminatorguy's car. $4.5k
http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?61304-1970-eliminator-project
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/3256366599.html
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/3315001123.html
http://columbus.craigslist.org/ctd/3315002947.html

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

'70 w/ Boss 302, 4-speed. Comp gold with black interior. Replacement block, dealer installed vinyl top. In CA for $48.5k
http://members4.boardhost.com/ClassicCougar/msg/1349293773.html
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/ctd/3314772217.html
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3315056199.html

Got some pics, marti and info on this one. 0F91G516009
He believes the top was dealer installed based on age and use of factory trim. Marti says it wasn't sold for 9 months, and given the nice set of options it may have been a demo or dealer driven for that time.
Headliner was replaced at some time. Service replacement block, missing original carb but he has the aircleaner - minus snorkel.
He believes the paint is original, or at least "vintage", but it has been buffed through on many of the edges and shows dings from age.

Options include console, pb, decor interior, 3:50 traction lok, tilt steering, AM/8-track, tinted glass, Hvy Duty battery.

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

'70 w/ 428cj (Ram-Air), 4-speed. Comp yellow, black interior. Marti Report. In MA for $30k. Mike Ruo's car.
New Thread: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?59063-70-q-code-ram-air-4-speed-eliminator
Owner's Previous thread here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?58210-selling-my-70-cj-eliminator
Previously discussed here: http://www.torinocobra.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=21897
And Here: http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?56399-Eliminators-This-Week-(July-5th-2011
Now on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-MERCURY-COUGAR-ELIMINATOR-428-CJ-RAM-AIR-4-SPEED-/320993758475?forcev4exp=true

Ok, this CJ 4-speed E-cat has been languishing at $30k for quite some time (I think almost a year now). I know it has poorly patched floors, is missing the Ram-Air bits, and some other engine goodies are non-matching. Ebay listing says "missing smog", but it is originally a MA car, so I don't think it should have smog anyhow (AFAIK).
Pics show no rust underneath, but I wonder what's in the quarters and cowl, being an east coast car.

So, for conversation's sake (I'm not buying, just thinking out loud), what do YOU think this car should reasonably bring? I think $30k might be a touch high, but $25k-ish would be a reasonable deal. Given the nice list of options this car left the factory with (PB, console, 3:25 traction lok, Ram-Air, AMradio w/ rear speakers, Decor Group, Tinted glass, SS wheels)...

What do YOU guys think?

 

[428cougarguy]

All 428CJ Cougars and Mustangs had under hood smog due to Holley Carb being used. It didn't matter what state they were sold in. California Cougars also got the funky gas tank vapor recovery stuff. So if you have a 428CJ Cougar from California, you basically got Smog x 2. LOL.

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

Thanks Scott! I got the same answer from a few fellahs over at the other site too. Some more discussion about this car there too.

BTW ~ I'm gonna be down in PHX for a few weeks, end of Oct / first of Nov. Maybe we can meet up and talk cars or something?

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

Joe Valenti's SCJ E-cat is now listed;

'70 w/ 428SCJ, auto. Comp blue with blue interior. KTL restoration, documentation. $137,995 in TX.
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1970-Mercury-Cougar-896942.xhtml

Previous discussions and other pics at the links below;
http://www.ktlrestorations.com/BlueEliminator/index.html
http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?59315-70-SCJ-Eliminator-is-done!
http://01ef2d9.netsolhost.com/70bluescj/project23.html

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

Brian pointed out this one on the other site...

'69 w/ 351, auto. Comp yellow, black interior, *sunroof*. Marti report. $15.5k in MI.
http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/cto/3332956262.html

-This one was listed last year for about the same price, but apparently didn't sell.

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

Joe Valenti's SCJ E-cat is now listed;

'70 w/ 428SCJ, auto. Comp blue with blue interior. KTL restoration, documentation. $137,995 in TX.
http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1970-Mercury-Cougar-896942.xhtml

Previous discussions and other pics at the links below;
http://www.ktlrestorations.com/BlueEliminator/index.html
http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?59315-70-SCJ-Eliminator-is-done!
http://01ef2d9.netsolhost.com/70bluescj/project23.html

Now on eBay too...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Eliminator-/280996177515?forcev4exp=true

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

Ok, now this part is important. The very first production Eliminator, from 1969, is now available for purchase...

'69 w/ 351, auto. Comp orange, white interior, sunroof. "Needs everything". Marti report. $4k.
http://www.classiccougarcommunity.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1673&sid=a674c6848ca5e719f6d140bbd16cc85a
A bit of background: http://www.carsinbarns.com/Blue%20Ovals%20In%20Barns/pg35.html

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

Came across this one today.

'69 w/ 428SCJ, auto. Comp yellow, black interior. Needs restoration. Marti report. In MD.
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/mercury/cougar/1464686.html

 

[droptopcat70]

OMFG
(sorry for swearing) but them cars belong to mark piechowski aka first eliminator He is a nut for cougars but i got to wonder why he is selling ALL of his cars?


thanks
pat

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

OMFG
(sorry for swearing) but them cars belong to mark piechowski aka first eliminator He is a nut for cougars but i got to wonder why he is selling ALL of his cars?


thanks
pat

I wonder that too, Pat. But I don't really know him, so I don't feel it is my place to just outright ask...

*edit* Ok, I posted what I hope is a polite inquiry on the other site.

 

[droptopcat70]

I know him personally i got him hooked up with the 70 xr7 vert when i was living in rhode island. And he and I were supposed to go 1/2s on the eliminator but this was around 2000-2001. The white 460 car was a beast and the sports special he put his heart and soul into it. But i`m sure there`s a reason behind this cause mark is a diehard cougar nut .

thanks
pat

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

Back on the market, now in CA...

'70 Boss 302 w/ 4-speed. Comp gold with black interior. In CA for $59k.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3346473646.html

Previously in Ohio, bid up to $35k (reserve not met). eBay listing here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Mercury-Cougar-BOSS-302-Eliminator-/300779939123?forcev4exp=true

Either that or it is a scam, since they reused pics from the eBay listing...

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

Some relists here...

'70 w/ 351, auto. Comp yellow with black interior. In TX for $42.5k buy now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MUSCLE-CAR-/221142043025?forcev4exp=true
*This one bid up to about $20k last week.

'69 w/ 351, auto. Comp yellow with black interior. Hertz sunroof car. In TX for $23k starting bid.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Eliminator-/110962899206?forcev4exp=true
*This one bid up to about $18.5k a few weeks ago.

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

Relisted on eBay...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Eliminator-/281003563349?forcev4exp=true

'70 Boss 302 w/ 4-speed. Pastel Blue with blue interior. Marti and other docs. Team Sho-Air's car, in NC for $85.9k
*Also now entertaining trades* http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?61041-Trades
http://www.mercurycougar.net/forums/showthread.php?60959-1970-Boss-302-Cougar-Eliminator-for-sale
http://www.boss302.com/smf/index.php?topic=59286.0;all
Previous eBay listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280951271978&lgeo=1&viewitem=&vectorid=229466
http://www.rkmotorscharlotte.com/sales/inventory/active/1970-Mercury-Cougar-Eliminator-Boss-302/133120#!/186891

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

New one on CL this morning.

'70 w/ 351, auto. Comp gold, white interior. Sunroof car, missing eng / trans. Very rusty - owner says "junk". Comes with nice donor car. $3k in WI.
http://appleton.craigslist.org/cto/3359132366.html


Also, updated price on this one; now $54k

'70 Boss 302 w/ 4-speed. Comp gold with black interior. In CA for $59k.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/3346473646.html

Previously in Ohio, bid up to $35k (reserve not met). eBay listing here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Mercury-Cougar-BOSS-302-Eliminator-/300779939123?forcev4exp=true

 

[JB BATTERSHILL]

Poor kitties. Sunroof parts for he who is local. Hall of shame for Don Rush. Wonder if he has a good left side shot of the eliminator.

 

[Mike_B_SVT]

He's supposed to call me back this evening with the VIN. I'll see if he has some pics he can send.

So, what do you think of his $3k price, considering it comes with a donor car? To me, that seems reasonable, for what you are getting. Talking to him, it sounds like the interior is all there - he specifically mentioned the Eliminator dash. I know, it is probably all in sad shape just the same.