Vehicle Description
Luxury, performance, and distinction have never been so affordable.
This 1969 Mercury Cougar convertible looks fantastic to onlookers
while cruising by. And while it's the Mustang's lower production
cousin (right down to the 351 V8 under the hood,) this rarity is
available for a much more obtainable price.
The Cougar certainly has all the right muscle car details for the
era, and it walks with big cat swagger. The styling is
Mustang-sized, but it's a little more sophisticated. You see it in
the details like the subtle body crease running from the front
fender to the rear wheel opening. A few extra dollops of chrome,
including the gorgeous sequential taillights with their bright
surrounds. And the hidden headlights that were definitely more
Lincoln than Ford. But more than just elegant, this one definitely
goes for a sportier feeling. You see it in the bright Aqua Blue
paint with black hood stripe, and the big hood scoop and rear
spoiler are borrowed from the aggressive Eliminator package.
There is a feeling of premium the moment you sit in the driver's
seat. The factory built these comfortable buckets with headrests,
and its nicely restored presentation today makes it feel like 1969
all over again. A center console, three-spoke steering wheel, full
round gauge package (including tach), and all that wood panel trim
- it's the perfect blend of luxury and performance. Besides just
the great presentation, this one has all the right features,
including an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo (the original AM radio comes
with the sale.) But the pieces we know you'll love the most are the
power convertible top and provisions for air conditioning. It
creates the feeling of vintage droptop luxury at its finest, while
enjoying it.
Power for the big cat comes from a 351 cubic-inch V8, which is a
perfect fit in the Cougar's engine bay and gives the car great
performance without the big block weight. The presentation is quite
stock with the big blue air cleaner sitting on top of the big blue
block, and that's even likely the factory compressor. So it has the
overall kind of honesty we're enjoying more of at car shows these
days. Out on the road, the legendary 351 has plenty of power to
keep you happy, and the V8 is as easy to maintain as its Mustang
cousin. Add in a three-speed automatic transmission, power
steering, and front disc brakes, and you've got a total package
worthy of the Cougar name.
With total Cougar convertible production under 10K for '69, you
begin to realize this vintage Mercury gives you all the benefits of
the Mustang with more distinction and rarity. That's why we know
this affordable classic droptop won't stick around long. Call
now!!