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1970 Mercury Cougar Hardtop Coupe

  • Chassis Number: 0F91M566336
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This 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 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 $30,000 - $40,000. It was offered without reserve.

The 1969 Cougar was available in blue, yellow, and orange exterior colors. Three engine choices were also available, beginning with a 302 cubic-inch engine capable of producing 275 horsepower. Next in line was the Windsor 351 which brought 300 horsepower. Carburetors and deep-sump oil pans amplified the performance of the engines and brought more options to their customers.

The Eliminator versions were given larger brakes, sportier suspensions, engine modifications, and other performance products that helped escalate the performance of the vehicle and cement the cars legendary status in history.

For 1970 the Cougar continued to grow in size. It meant more room for the passengers but also more weight. For 1970 a total of 2,267 examples were created.

As the muscle car era began to wind down due to government regulations, safety concerns and an impending oil embargo, the Mercury Cougar began gravitating towards the luxury car segment. For 1971 the car grew in size, retained sporty intentions, but moved towards luxury. The Eliminator package was no longer available and endured the same fate as many other muscle cars option from across the market.

This example is outfitted with the correct 351 cubic-inch engine and four-barrel carburetor. It is finished in Canary Yellow with black striping and rally rims. It has a Hurst transmission, original factory AM radio, power brakes, power steering, and tachometer.

This car did find a new owner, though the winning bid was nearly half of the low-end of the estimated value. The buyer got a bargain, with the final price being $18,425 including buyer's premium. The lot was sold.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007

2007 The Hilton Head Sports & Classic Car Auction

Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $30,000-USD $40,000 
Sale Price :
USD $18,425

1970 Mercury Cougar Auction Sales

Recent Sales of the Mercury Cougar

(Data based on Model Year 1970 sales)
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Coupe
Chassis#: 0f91g511196
Sold for USD$79,200
  2024 Mecum : Harrisburg
 
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Coupe
Chassis#: 0F91Q531097
Sold for USD$66,080
  2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction
 
1970 Mercury Cougar Convertible
Chassis#: 0F92H517500
Sold for USD$22,400
  2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction
 
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 Eliminator
Chassis#: 0f91q515414
Sold for USD$77,000
  2023 Mecum : Indy
 
1970 Mercury Cougar
Chassis#: 0f91h530120
Sold for USD$44,000
  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 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 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
 

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 ELIMINATOR0F91M5097932025 BarrettJackson : Palm Beach   
1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator0f91g5380342025 Mecum : Kissimmee$85,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator0f91m5097932025 Mecum : Kissimmee$65,000  
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator0F91M5148252024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction   
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Coupe0F91M5097932024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction   
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Coupe0F91M5097932024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction   
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  

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