Details

This one-owner 1969 Mercury Cougar is powered by a 351ci V8 that sends power to the rear wheels through an FMX automatic transmission. The car is still painted the correct factory maroon color with the correct maroon vinyl interior. This example features air conditioning, manual brakes, and a new white vinyl top, and has been modified with an Edelbrock carburetor. The owner says that the odometer has turned over, making the correct mileage 110,734 miles, although 10,734 miles are shown. This survivor is located in Mountain Brook, Alabama.

This cars condition has been documented by a third-party inspection and photographer. The cars overall condition reflects the years that have passed and the miles it has been driven without restoration. The body has wear that corresponds to the age. The interior shows wear but is in overall good condition, and the car drives and runs well despite its age. The pictures and inspection identify the needs of the car, but the inspection does report the vehicle to drive appropriately. A more detailed description of the shortcomings are listed below. This car is a good driver quality level in need of a little recommissioning or a candidate for restoration. The owner has kept detailed records since the car was purchased new and has also kept the owners manual and some miscellaneous parts.

This Mercury Cougar is being sold as a Premium listing on CLASSIC.COM by Guillermo Lopez-Castro.

About the model

Mercury introduced the Cougar for the 1967 model year. The first generation Cougar was a line of muscle cars based on the Ford Mustang. Initially, the Cougar was introduced as a two-door hardtop, but in 1969, a convertible version was added. The first generation Cougar was offered in standard and XR-7 trim levels and featured the Cougar Eliminator as its most notable variant. A wide range of V8 engines were fitted to the Cougar, with the most notable being the 428 Cobra Jet. Production of the first-generation Cougar ended in 1970, and the Second Generation Mercury Cougar replaced the model.

Features and Specs

• VIN: 9F91M550863
• 10,734 miles shown (TMU)
• 351ci V8 engine
• Automatic transmission (FMX)
• Maroon paint color
• Maroon vinyl interior
• Manual brakes
• A/C
• White vinyl top

Known Modifications

• Edelbrock Carburetor

Service History

• New vinyl top
• Rebuilt transmission
• New tires
• New radio

Ownership History

• One owner from new

Known issues

• Dent on the front right quarter panel
• Perforating rust on both doors
• Body seals needs to be replaced
• Typical wear on the body and paint consistent with an unrestored vehicle of its age
• Surface rust on the underside
• Left taillight bulb is out
• Floor pans are rusty
• HVAC not functioning
• Engine, transmission, and differential are seeping fluid
• Brakes are squeaky

Due Diligence

• Third-party photos
• Third-party inspection

Included in the sale

• Owner has a plethora of service records
• 2 sets of keys
• Owners manual
• Extra parts