Vehicle Description
From evil '60s Trans Am racers to Le Mans-winning GTs, the Ford
camp has always offered a full portfolio of unique cars and fabled
powertrains. And in the world of specialty pony cars, it doesn't
get much more powerful or exclusive than a 428 Eliminator. If you
can find a documented Cougar Eliminator that's been correctly
restored and has all the right hardware, you can get a righteous,
investment grade classic with a positive value curve that never
seems to end. And if you've ever dreamed of owning a rare pony car
that mixes a storied drivetrain with choice options and a solid
restoration, you've clicked the right link!
NO COMPETITION
The beneficiary of a professional, ground-up restoration that
utilized many original and NOS components, this slick cat features
a correct layer of vivid Competition Blue 2-stage that's
highlighted by traditional Eliminator war paint. Take one look down
the sides of the car's stylish body and it becomes obvious that
great care was taken to ensure every panel is aligned to
better-than-factory standards. Step closer to that body's brilliant
pigment and check out glossy surfaces which, according to this
Mercury's restorer, are the product of mostly original sheetmetal.
Grab the pivotal pieces of that well-adjusted sheetmetal and
experience great fit that's right at home reflecting a summertime
car show. Then step back to admire one well-done classic that
celebrates almost 50 years of all-American cool!
The top option for Mercury's already upscale Cougar, the Eliminator
backed proven Ford power with some of Dearborn's best styling. At
the leading edge of this slick coupe, a squared spoiler frames
ornate parking lamps, a guarded bumper and a streamlined blackout
grille. At the top of that grille, a Satin Black scoop leads fresh
glass that's framed in straight stainless and body-matched mirrors.
At the sides of that glass, bold "ELIMINATOR" callouts join
traditional door handles to provide an aggressive yet finished
appearance. And at the back of the car, a tall wing shades
intricate taillights and a second chrome bumper.
COBRA JET POWER
Hoist the hood and you'll find 428 cubic inches of legendary,
numbers-matching V8 that looks as fresh as the day it rolled out of
the restoration shop. Long regarded as one of the meanest MoTown
mills ever created, Ford's fabled Cobra Jet utilized revised heads,
heavy duty Le Mans connecting rods and a nodular iron crank to
ensure blue oval pony cars remained the kings of stoplight muscle.
At the top of the Ford Blue mill, a stainless-capped air cleaner
shoots wind through a big Holley carburetor. At the sides of that
carb, finned aluminum valve covers shade restored exhaust
manifolds. In front of those tubes, a correct points distributor
sequences fire through pliable Autolite Radio Resistance cables.
Below those wires, reproduction Autolite hoses circulate water
through era-correct screw clamps and a beefy FoMoCo radiator. And
items like an Autolite breather, an Autolite voltage regulator, an
Autolite rev limiter and factory smog equipment add an increased
level of detail and value!
COUGAR-LIKE REFLEXES
Take a look under this awesome Merc and you'll find clean, Red
Oxide floors that have been grazed with bright Competition Blue
overspray. Just aft of the legendary V8, a numbers-matching
Toploader 4-speed spins a tough 9-inch axle. A factory-spec
suspension centers correct power steering between factory drum
brakes. In the middle of the car, an aluminized, true-dual exhaust
system funnels spent gases through an H-shaped crossover and
throaty turbo mufflers. And at the edges of the car, power meets
pavement through Cougar-branded Magnum 500s and F70-14 Goodyear
Polyglas Custom Wide Treads.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE CONTRAST
Between the doors, a correct White Clarion Knit D�cor interior
features correct Hi-Back vinyl seats that, in honor of their
pre-restoration appearance, have been upfitted with stylish black
appointments. In front of those seats, a symmetrical dash founds
rebuilt factory telemetry next to correct 8-track audio. Below that
dash, a factory console floats a traditional Hurst shifter opposite
pick-free door panels that front correct power windows. And the
driver spins an ornate, wood-trimmed steering wheel.
As one of Dearborn's coolest combinations of performance and style,
well-restored Eliminators present excellent opportunity for savvy
investors. That opportunity is substantially increased when the
car's history and authenticity are so thoroughly documented. Mixing
a correct restoration with a storied drivetrain, this incredible
coupe is an ideal candidate for rounding out any serious
collection. Call, click or visit https://www.RKMotors.com for more
information!
HIGHLIGHTS
Documented Cougar Eliminator 428 that's benefitted from a detailed,
ground-up restoration
One of only 2,268 1970 Cougar Eliminators produced
One of only 374 1970 Cougar Eliminators equipped with a 428 Cobra
Jet V8
Numbers-matching 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8
Numbers-matching Toploader 4-speed manual transmission
Factory color combination
Competition Blue paint
White Clarion Knit D�cor interior with black appointments
Factory power windows / 8-track audio
Power steering
Chrome 14-inch Magnum 500 wheels
Original build sheet
Deluxe Marti Auto Works Report
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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