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1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator

390ci V8 | Dual-Quad Holley | Toploader 4-Speed | 1 of 2,268 Built | Deluxe Marti Report

Lot # 6474
Location Depew, NY 14043
Seller Dealer
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390ci V8
Toploader 4-Speed
Yellow
0F91M564057
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1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator

This 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator is one of just 2,268 built for the model year and is presented in its original Yellow with correct black Eliminator striping. Showing 5,528 miles and backed by extensive documentation, it combines desirable factory identity with substantial performance upgrades and long-term attentive ownership.

Engine & Transmission

  • Replacement 390ci V8, overbored .030″
  • Built in 1999 by Rhyne Competition Engines of Gary, Indiana
  • Forged pistons
  • ARP bolts
  • Clevite bearings
  • Crane camshaft and lifters
  • Edelbrock aluminum heads
  • High-volume Melling oil pump
  • Hooker headers
  • Ford 427 dual-quad low-riser intake
  • Dual four-barrel Holley carburetors
  • Griffin aluminum radiator
  • Replacement Toploader 4-speed manual transmission

Exterior

  • Original Yellow finish
  • Repainted in 1998
  • Black Eliminator striping
  • Bold “Eliminator” lettering
  • Concealed retractable headlights
  • Pronounced hood scoop
  • Rear wing
  • 14-inch gray wheels with polished trim rings and Cougar center caps
  • 215/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires
  • Minor paint blemishes consistent with age and post-refurbishment use

Interior

  • Completely refurnished cabin
  • Black vinyl upholstery
  • Matching dashboard, door panels, carpeting, and rear bench
  • High-back bucket front seats
  • Woodgrain steering wheel
  • Hurst shifter
  • Heater
  • All-weather floor mats
  • Factory woodgrain trim
  • Period-correct gauges including tachometer, 120-mph speedometer, oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level, and ammeter

Suspension & Chassis

  • Competition suspension
  • Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes
  • Limited-slip Ford 9-inch rear axle
  • Rear axle replaced in March 2023
  • 3.70:1 Yukon gears
  • 31-spline shafts
  • Clutch replaced in September 2023

Additional Info

  • Showing 5,528 miles
  • Production #564057
  • Delivered June 12, 1970, to Borough Motors, Charlotte, NC
  • 1 of 2,268 built for the 1970 model year
  • Odometer shows approximately 6,000 miles; total accumulated mileage unknown
  • Approximately 500 miles driven under current ownership
  • Refurbished in the late 1990s
  • Recent service includes carburetor rebuilds, new valve cover gaskets, rear main seal, fresh plugs, and wires
  • Includes Deluxe Marti Report, original factory invoice, refurbishment records, supporting literature, spare parts, and clean title
  • Handpicked to meet Joe Basil’s standards of excellence and tradition of fine automobiles since 1951
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