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1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible

  • Chassis Number: 0F92H547584
This 1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible was offered for sale at the 2007 Sports and Classic Car Auction presented by The Worldwide Group, in Hilton Head Island, SC where it was estimated to sell for $15,000 - $25,000. It was offered without reserve. It is powered by a 390 cubic-inch V8 engine capable of producing 300 horsepower. There is power steering, power brakes, factory AM radio, and a three-speed manual gearbox.

The second series of the Mercury Cougar was introduced in 1969. It sat on the same wheelbase size as the original series, measuring 111 inches, but its body was wider and longer. It also offered two new convertible options. Styling remained similar to the 1967-1968 version, particularly the grille, and the XR-7s continued to feature a full set of needle gauges and leather-faced seat upholstery as standard equipment. The prior GT and GTE models were reduced to option packages available with or without XR-7 trim, and continue to house a big-block V8 engine.

The Cougar Eliminator for 1969 and 1970 featured a stand-up rear-deck spoiler, bright 'Grabber' colors, and prominent side stripes.

This car was sold for a mere $5,000; the buyer got a bargain.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007

2007 The Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $15,000-USD $25,000 
Sale Price :
USD $5,000

1970 Mercury Cougar Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Mercury Cougar

(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 MERCURY COUGAR ELIMINATOR 428 SCJ
Chassis#: 0F91Q522912
Sold for USD$220,000
  2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ
 
1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible
Chassis#: 0f92h548872
Sold for USD$20,350
  2023 Mecum : Harrisburg
 
1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator
Chassis#: 0f91g515389
Sold for USD$84,700
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1970 Mercury Cougar
Chassis#: 0f91h530120
Sold for USD$44,000
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
Chassis#: 0f91q515414
Sold for USD$77,000
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1970 MERCURY COUGAR ELIMINATOR
Chassis#: 0F91M507746
Sold for USD$44,000
  2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
Sold for USD$27,500
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
Sold for USD$176,000
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
Sold for USD$27,500
  2023 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator
Sold for USD$104,500
  2022 Mecum : Dallas
 
1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible
Chassis#: 0F92H517500
Sold for USD$29,120
  2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction
 
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
Sold for USD$165,000
  2022 Mecum Indy
 
1970 Mercury Cougar
Chassis#: 0F92H505774
Sold for USD$30,000
  2022 Carlisle Auctions : Spring Carlisle
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1970 MERCURY COUGAR ELIMINATOR BOSS 302
Chassis#: 0F91G508426
Sold for USD$121,000
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1970 MERCURY COUGAR ELIMINATOR 428 CJ COUPE
Chassis#: 0F91Q507492
Sold for USD$88,000
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach
 
1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible
Sold for USD$34,100
  2022 Mecum : Houston
 
1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator
Sold for USD$93,500
  2022 Mecum : Glendale
 
1970 MERCURY COUGAR ELIMINATOR BOSS 302
Chassis#: 0F91G541673
Sold for USD$104,500
  2022 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Arizona
 
1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator
Sold for USD$79,200
  2022 Mecum : Kissimmee
 
1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
Sold for USD$23,100
  2021 Mecum : Chicago
 

Mercury Cougars That Failed To Sell At Auction

1970 Mercury Cougar's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator0f91m5640572023 Mecum : Dallas$44,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar 2022 Mecum : Harrisburg   
1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021   
1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 2021 GAA : April 2021$16,500  
1970 Mercury XR 7 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Lakeland Winter Auction   
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 2020 Mecum : Dallas$18,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar0F91M5375322020 Fall Carlisle Auction   
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator0F91M5375322020 RM Sothebys : Auburn Fall Auction $45,000$55,000
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 2020 GAA : July 2020$40,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 2020 Mecum : Indy$160,000$220,000$240,000
1970 MERCURY COUGAR ELIMINATOR BOSS0F91G5084262020 BarrettJackson : Online Only May   
1970 Mercury Cougar 2020 Carlisle Auctions : Winter AutoFest   
1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$17,500  
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$65,000$70,000$90,000
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$85,000$110,000$130,000
1970 Mercury Cougar 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee$18,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible 2019 Mecum : Kansas City$25,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas$27,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 2019 GAA : July 2019$59,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 2018 Carlisle Auction : Fall Carlisle   
1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator Super Drag Pak 2018 Russo & Steele : Monterey   
1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 428 Cobra Jet 2018 Collector Car Toronto Spring$58,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible 2018 Mecum : Indianapolis$13,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee$12,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Elimnator 2018 Mecum : Kissimmee$70,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible 2017 Auctions America : Auburn Fall $32,000$38,000
1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator Hardtop 2016 Auctions America : Auburn Fall$60,000$150,000$175,000
1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator 2016 Mecum : Harrisburg$74,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Tribute 2016 Collector Car Productions Maple City Classic$9,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 Convertible 2016 Mecum Indianapolis   

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