1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator

Produced by the now-defunct Mercury division at Ford, the Mercury Cougar is generally known as a stylish two-door coupé, even though many four-door Cougar versions were marketed between 1967 and 2002. But why have just a Mercury Cougar when you can get your hands on the one-and-only 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator?

A futuristic-looking car, the Cougar Eliminator preconized the then-upcoming decade of the ’70s with a performance-focused optimism and an arrogance typical of the best sports vehicles. It featured a feline design, a performance-tuned suspension, a rear spoiler, and a front air dam. It’s immediately distinguishable from the other Mercury Cougars due to its trademark body stripes and racing-inspired side mirrors.