The 1969 Mercury Cougar was still offered as Mercury's luxury-touring alternative to the Mustang pony-car. The big news came with the addition of the Cougar Eliminator, produced to rival the Camaro, Boss 302, and Mach 1 Mustangs. The Cougar Eliminator came with a range of engines, from the solid-lifter 302-cid small block to the 428-cid Cobra Jet big block and sported striping, a rear decklid spoiler, wide wheels and tires.

Those Eliminators that were optioned with the 428 Cobra Jet were offered with and without Ram Air, and a 4.30:1 gear-ratio. Eliminator didn't use the shaker hood; its standard scoop was functional only when Ram Air was ordered. A blacked-out grille, side stripe, and front and rear spoilers enhanced the muscular look, and Mercury offered the Eliminator in an array of colors including; blue, orange, and yellow exterior colors. The real pavement pounders excelled even more as dealers ordered headers and dual-quad carburetors and more. From the factory, or with these available parts, the 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator was true American muscle.

1969 Mercury Cougar Specifications

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Cougar Series
N/A	65	2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 5P	$2,999	3,380 lbs	66,331
N/A	76	2-dr Convertible - 5P	$3,365	3,499 lbs	5,796
Cougar XR-7 Series
N/A	65	2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 5P	$3,298	3,420 lbs	23,918
N/A	76	2-dr Hardtop Convertible - 5P	$3,578	3,539 lbs	4,024

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Cougar	111 in	193.8 in	-	-	-	E78 x 14

 

Vin Number Decoding - 1969 Mercury

Location: Metal Tag on top left hand side of dash, visible through the windshield.

First Symbol - Year 9 = 1969 Second Symbol - Assembly Plant F = Dearborn, MI. R= San Jose, CA. H = Lorain, OH. Z = St. Louis, MI. Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series 01 = Comet 2 Dr Sedan 58 = Monterey Custom 4 Dr Hardtop Sedan 06 = Montego 4 Dr Sedan 60 = Marauder 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe 07 = Montego 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe 58 = Monterey Custom 4 Dr Hardtop Sedan 08 = Montego MX 4 Dr Station Wagon 60 = Marauder 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe 10 = Montego MX 4 Dr Sedan 61 = Marauder X100 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe 11 = Montego MX 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe 63 = Marquis 4 Dr Sedan 12 = Montego MX 2 Dr Convertible 65 = Marquis 2 Dr Convertible 15 = Cyclone 2 Dr Fastback Coupe 65 = Cougar/Cougar XR-7 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe 16 = Cyclone CJ 2 Dr Fastback Coupe 66 = Marquis 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe 44 = Monterey 4 Dr Sedan 68 = Marquis 4 Dr Hardtop Sedan 45 = Monterey 2 Dr Convertible 72 = Monterey 4 Dr Station Wagon 47 = Monterey 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe 74 = Monterey Custom 4 Dr Station Wagon 48 = Monterey 4 Dr Hartdop Sedan 76 = Cougar/Cougar XR-7 2 Dr Convertible 54 = Monterey Custom 4 Dr Sedan   56 = Monterey Custom 2 Dr Hardtop Coupe   Fifth Symbol - Engine F = 8-302 M = 8-351 H = 8-351 N = 8-429 K = 8-429 Q = 8-428 L = 6-250 Y = 8-390 Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Starting at 100001

Engine Options

Type	Size	Horsepower
ohv V-8	351	250/290/300
ohv V-8	390	320
ohv V-8	428	335