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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
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 | ![]() ![]() |
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.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1970 MERCURY COUGAR ELIMINATOR | 0F91M509793 | 2025 BarrettJackson : Palm Beach | |||
1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator | 0f91g538034 | 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | $85,000 | ||
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator | 0f91m509793 | 2025 Mecum : Kissimmee | $65,000 | ||
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator | 0F91M514825 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |||
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Coupe | 0F91M509793 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Auburn Auction | |||
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator Coupe | 0F91M509793 | 2024 Worldwide Auctioneers : Enthusiast Auction | |||
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator | 0f91m564057 | 2023 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 Cougar | 0F91M537532 | 2020 Fall Carlisle Auction | |||
1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator | 0F91M537532 | 2020 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 BOSS | 0F91G508426 | 2020 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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