Most collectors, when going after multiple versions of the same model of car, try to go for a little variety – one of each color, maybe, or one of every bodystyle/drivetrain/model year. Not the seller of these two Competition Blue 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminators available on Hemmings.com, which share not only external appearances, but also the same 428 Cobra Jet drivetrain and the same build date. Only minor differences separate the two, such as the interiors. Perfect pair, perhaps, for identical twins? From the seller’s description:
This is a unique oppurtunity to buy two nearly identical Cougar Eliminators with factory equipped 428 Cobra-Jets ,both Ram-Air Cars, C-6′s, 3.50 Traction-Loks and built on the same day! ( As per Marti Reports) These cars are further documented by their build sheets & Eminger Reports.
Car #1 Is an original numbers matching car, with all original sheetmetal – NOS Right Fender(replaced in the early 70′s), NOS front \rear valances (1991 Resto.). Original miles believed to be 107,000. Engine,transmission,Front Suspension rebuilt @ 105,000 miles. Rare Black\White Houndstooth Interior in mint condition.
Car #2 Is a complete Rotisserie Restoration completed in 2007,with a Correct date coded engine\heads, trans is non vin stamped C-6 with correct cast-iron tailshaft housing. Original miles unknown, odometer reads 85,000. Interior is black standard bucket seats . Extensive list of NOS parts used to complete this restoration.
These cars have been in a Private Collection for over 20 Years, and have never been offered for Sale together.
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