Vehicle Description
It's the late '60s Mercury take on the muscle car and does it ever
look good! This 1969 Mercury Cougar convertible wears a great color
and shows all the inspired, international touches that set it apart
from its counterparts when it was introduced. Even among classics,
this car has been unusually well taken care of - not only is it
carrying freshly rebuilt power under the hood, but it also comes
with an extensive collection of maintenance receipts as proof of
the attentive care it's received.
Take a lap around the car and you'll notice right away that, while
it sports a thoroughly "muscle car" appearance - complete with its
perennial successful long hood/short deck lid configuration - there
are some distinct styling cues here that really make this classic
stand out. A number of these elements have a European sensibility
to them, including the hidden headlights inside a one of a kind
front grille, whose prominent slats were changed from their
original vertical orientation to horizontal the very year this '69
came out. Spin around to the back and you'll see the tail lights
seem to span the entire width below the deck lid. The bright aqua
metallic color draped over the exterior matches the original shade
and it really looks nice, serving as a great backdrop for the
brightwork and badging on this classic. It's one seriously sharp
open-air ride, and for those occasions where more shelter is
required, there's a power white convertible top on hand for
protection and it features a glass rear window that's nearly immune
to UV exposure.
The interior also sports its original color - Mercury did a really
cool job conceiving this color combo - and it's in clean condition.
The front buckets have been well restored and show the same form
they did when new, with headrests that became the standard this
very year. To each side, the door panels look sharp and their
woodgrain inserts are a nice added detail. A little lengthier than
its Ford relative, the Cougar offers plenty of interior room - your
backseat passengers should have no issues getting comfortable. Just
above the original steering wheel, an aftermarket gauge pod takes
its place on the pillar, working in tandem with the original gauges
in the instrument panel. A Vintage Air climate control system has
been added to the mix - always a welcome feature, even in a
convertible - and teams with the quartet of vents in the dash to
keep the interior comfortable. Audio capabilities come via a
seamlessly installed AM/FM/CD stereo that pairs with a
trunk-mounted changer.
Things are looking clean under the hood, where a 351 Windsor sits
between the shock towers, sporting a nicely badged, deep blue air
cleaner that matches its block and valve covers and is surrounded
by fresh, new hoses and neatly routed wires. It was rebuilt only
about 5000 miles ago, so it's at the top of its game and runs
smoothly as it teams with a 3-speed FMX automatic transmission for
a low effort driving experience. A new radiator with an electric
fan, as well as a transmission cooler and an entirely new ignition
system, have been added to up dependability. This Cougar offers a
very nice driving experience - it rides great, with power steering
for easy navigation and power brakes for low effort stops. Sure to
pull focus wherever it goes, it cruises on a set of 15" American
Racing wheels wrapped with Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 tires.
With its magnetic vintage style and strong running condition, this
1969 Lincoln Mercury Cougar convertible is a "must see". Call
today!