1969 Mercury Cougar

We have an impressively eclectic group of Cougars in this month’s issue, ranging from all-out performance in the 427-equipped GT-E, to a 1969 Sports Special, the only Cougar that legitimately could be called a Shelby. It’s Shelby Cloth interior makes it one of the most rare and unusual Cougars every built.The pristine 1973 XR-7 convertible we feature is the closest to a brand-new Cougar we’ve ever seen, with only 471 original miles on the clock. At the time it was built, it was believed it...

In This IssueFeaturesWatch for the Presidential Limo In 2016 – The Cougar will turn 50 in the Fall of 2016, and new CCOA President Gavin Schlesinger is already planning the celebration, all the while behind the wheel of his daily driver 1968 XR7-G.Long Way From Home – This Cougar traveled 12,000 miles from its birthplace in Dearborn, Michigan to its first home in Exmouth, on Australia’s West Coast. It has lived all 48 years Down Under. LCM editor Rich Truesdell talks with owner Mike Merema and...

In This IssueFeaturesFamily Affair – Suds Reddy, a life-long Blue Ovaler, has the best of all worlds, a supportive family including a daughter with gasoline in her blood stream, and what is quite possibly the best documented, most original first-generation classic Cougar Rich Truesdell has ever seen.Calgary Cougar – Tim Prieur, a Ford guy going back to his childhood in Calgary, Alberta, has not one but two Cobra Jet convertibles, a 1971 Mustang and this month’s Second Generation feature car, a...

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Reproduction 15x7" Eliminator wheel with a black center and chrome rim for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang / Torino. The only version of this wheel Mercury ever used on a factory order for a Mercury Cougar was a painted 14x6 with a trim ring used on the 1969 Eliminator. This black 15x7 is a really great custom made wheel that adds flash without deviating too far from the original look. As always, the cap is sold separate. Click here for the hubcap we recommend for this wheel. If you need a...

Reproduction 15x7" Eliminator wheel with a charcoal center and chrome rim for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang / Torino. The only version of this wheel Mercury ever used on a factory order for a Mercury Cougar was a painted 14x6 with a trim ring used on the 1969 Eliminator. This charcoal 15x7 is a really great custom made wheel that adds flash without deviating too far from the original look. As always, the cap is sold separate. Click here for the hubcap we recommend for this wheel. If you...

Reproduction 15x7" Eliminator wheel with a silver center and chrome rim for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang / Torino. The only version of this wheel Mercury ever used on a factory order for a Mercury Cougar was a painted 14x6 with a trim ring used on the 1969 Eliminator. This silver 15x7 is a really great custom made wheel that adds flash without deviating too far from the original look. As always, the cap is sold separate. Click here for the hubcap we recommend for this wheel. If you need...

New Legendary Series 15x7" Glossy Finish Magnum 500 wheel for your Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. While they look almost identical to the original chromed steel version, these are actually a lighter, better-balanced aluminum alloy with a protective coating. These wheels come with free chromed plastic center caps. The caps have a red Legendary logo but we can include at no cost, a set of black and chrome walking cat decals (click here). Just add it to your cart if you'd like these decals. If...

New Legendary Series 15x7" Charcoal Finish Magnum 500 wheel for your Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. While they look almost identical to the original chromed steel version, these are actually a lighter, better-balanced aluminum alloy with a protective coating. We also have center caps for these wheels that feature the Mercury man or the walking cat logo. Center caps and lug nuts sold separately. These wheels come with free chromed plastic center caps. The caps have a red Legendary logo but we...

New Legendary Series 15x7" Satin Finish Magnum 500 wheel for your Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. While they look almost identical to the original chromed steel version, these are actually a lighter, better-balanced aluminum alloy with a protective coating. These wheels come with free chromed plastic center caps. The caps have a red Legendary logo but we can include at no cost, a set of black and chrome walking cat decals (click here). Just add it to your cart if you'd like these decals. If...

New Legendary Series 15x7" Stealth Black Finish Magnum 500 wheel for your Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. While they look almost identical to the original chromed steel version, these are actually a lighter, better-balanced aluminum alloy with a protective coating. These wheels come with free chromed plastic center caps. The caps have a red Legendary logo but we can include at no cost, a set of black and chrome walking cat decals (click here). Just add it to your cart if you'd like these...

New Legendary Series 15x8" Glossy Finish Magnum 500 wheel for your Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. While they look almost identical to the original chromed steel version, these are actually a lighter, better-balanced aluminum alloy with a protective coating. These wheels come with free chromed plastic center caps. The caps have a red Legendary logo but we can include at no cost, a set of black and chrome walking cat decals (click here). Just add it to your cart if you'd like these decals. If...

ETA FOR THIS ITEM IS 12/14/23Reproduction Scott Drake 16x8" Satin Black Magnum 500 wheel for your Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. These are the best quality of the three different Magnum 500 wheels you will find on the market today. The chrome is not only brilliant but it holds up great year after year. You may save a few dollars buying the other brands out there but why? We sell these wheels with a 4 1/2" backspace unless you specify otherwise. We now have Magnum 500 caps that feature the...

New Legendary Series 17x7" Glossy Finish Magnum 500 wheel for your Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. While they look almost identical to the original chromed steel version, these are actually a lighter, better-balanced aluminum alloy with a protective coating. These wheels come with free chromed plastic center caps. The caps have a red Legendary logo but we can include at no cost, a set of black and chrome walking cat decals (click here). Just add it to your cart if you'd like these decals. If...

New Legendary Series 17x8" Glossy Finish Magnum 500 wheel for your Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang. While they look almost identical to the original chromed steel version, these are actually a lighter, better-balanced aluminum alloy with a protective coating. These wheels come with free chromed plastic center caps. The caps have a red Legendary logo but we can include at no cost, a set of black and chrome walking cat decals (click here). Just add it to your cart if you'd like these decals. If...

This is the modern version of the Kelsey Hayes wheels that were originally equipped on 1967 Shelbys. One-piece cast aluminum structure with a CNC machined face and durable clear coat finish. The lighter weight one piece design also provides a significant weight savings over the original steel design, delivering improved acceleration and braking performance. These take specific lug nuts and center caps (sold separately, see related items). These wheels come with free chromed plastic center...

Reproduction 15 x 7 aluminum alloy wheel designed to look like the styled steel wheels that were optional in 1967 - 1970. Mercury was looking to make a wheel similar to the Cragar and Appliance brand after-market wheels available at the time so these will resemble era correct wheels on any Ford or Mopar product utilizing the 5 on 4 1/2 lug pattern. These wheels come with free chromed plastic center caps. The caps have a red Legendary logo but we can include at no cost, a set of black and...

Reproduction 17 x 8 aluminum alloy wheel designed to look like the styled steel wheels that were optional in 1967 - 1970. Mercury was looking to make a wheel similar to the Cragar and Appliance brand after-market wheels available at the time so these will resemble era correct wheels on any Ford or Mopar product utilizing the 5 on 4 1/2 lug pattern. These wheels come with free chromed plastic center caps. The caps have a red Legendary logo but we can include at no cost, a set of black and...

*NOTE* These Legendary wheels require being installed with Legendary lug nuts: here. Reproduction aluminum wheel designed to look like the styled steel wheels that were optional in 1967 - 1970. Mercury was looking to make a wheel similar to the Cragar and Appliance brand after-market wheels available at the time so these will resemble era correct wheels on any Ford or Mopar product utilizing the 5 on 4 1/2 lug pattern. These wheels come with free chromed plastic center caps. The caps...

Reproduction aluminum wheel designed to look like the styled steel wheels that were optional in 1967 - 1970. Mercury was looking to make a wheel similar to the Cragar and Appliance brand after-market wheels available at the time so these will resemble era correct wheels on any Ford or Mopar product utilizing the 5 on 4 1/2 lug pattern. These wheels come with free chromed plastic center caps. The caps have a red Legendary logo but we can include at no cost, a set of black and chrome walking cat...

These T/A style wheels have the classic 8-spoke European design that was popular with road racers in the 60's and 70's. Fits the 60-73 Mustang, Falcon, Fairlane, Comet and 67 - 70 Cougar. Chrome plated plastic Legendary Wheel hubcap included. Back spacing on all Legendary wheels is 4 1/4". Bolt pattern 5 x 4.5 NOTE* These Legendary wheels require Legendary lug nuts. Check out our video on Legendary Wheels below: ...

Grade "A" used backup light lens for driver side 1969 - 70 Cougars. This lens will be free of cracks, chips or scrapes. Ford part number: C9WY-15514-B

Grade "B" used backup light lens for passenger side 1969 - 70 Cougars. This lens will show some wear, and will also have a few minor cracks and scratches. Cracks inside the plastic from stress, not contact. Ford part number: C9WY-15514-B

Grade "A" used backup light lens for passenger side 1969 - 70 Cougars. This lens will be free of cracks, chips or scrapes. Ford part number: C9WY-15514-A

Good reproduction of a very sought after part. Correct thickness, comes with correct green marker needle. If your current lens is foggy it will not buff out as the problem is internal, not on the surface of the lens. We have been waiting a long time for this one! To remove your clock knob you will need a quality pair of needle nose vise grips gripping the shaft while a second pair of pliers removes the knob by turning it counter clock wise. It is a good idea to put masking tape over the black...

You will have to look closely to find the differences between this economy and our premium version. If you look closely you will see this one is a shade darker than OEM.  Replaces Ford part number C9WB-13A568-B ...

Exact reproduction fuel door lens for the 69 - 70 Mercury Cougar except for the fact that the repro does not have the part number and FoMoCo raised letters that are hidden by the upper chrome trim. Our economy version of this lens is a shade darker. Replaces part number C9WB-13A568-B ...

Used Lens - High Beam Headlight Indicator - XR7 / Standard for the 1969 - 1970 Mercury Cougar. Ford part number C9WY-10A936-A. 

Good used lens that has not gone milky from over exposure to the sun. Not for use on the XR7 speedometer or clocks found on the XR7 or Standard models. To get these lenses looking new you will have to use a three step plastic polish like Novus or Meguires plastic polish. If your lenses are cloudy or swirled looking this will not come out as it is internal.Check out the video below on our new gauge tester: ...

Very nice used milky white lens for all license plate lamp assemblies. No cracks or chips. Good used original OEM lens that can easily be cleaned to look as good as the Chinese reproduction.

Part of Ford part #C9AZ-15A201-C assembly. My first deal with Don was clear back in the 1980s and I have sent a few people his way and all came away happy. While at his shop on Monday I watched Lin crawl under a convertable, phone in one hand and a tape measure in the other and measure a cross member, or drive shaft or? All in the spirit of customer service. In my opinion you couldn't deal with two better examples of what our hobby is really all about, making friends. Mark (mercurycougar.net)...

Used side marker / rear reflector for the 1969 Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang Part of Ford part #C9AZ-15A201-C My first deal with Don was clear back in the 1980s and I have sent a few people his way and all came away happy. While at his shop on Monday I watched Lin crawl under a convertable, phone in one hand and a tape measure in the other and measure a cross member, or drive shaft or? All in the spirit of customer service. In my opinion you couldn't deal with two better examples of what our...

Replaces Ford part # C9DZ-15A215-C. Has correct Ford logo, great reproduction.

*NOTE* EARLY 69's USED THE 2112 MIRROR FOR BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDES. LATE 69's USED TWO DIFFERENT SIZES FOR EACH SIDE (2124 for driver side, and 2112 for passenger side). BEFORE ORDERING, PLEASE CHECK YOUR DIMENSIONS AND COMPARE TO OUR LISTINGS. Precision cut replacement lens for any Ford product with sport mirror on the passenger side. This fits any FoMoCo Sport mirror 69 and up, left hand only. Comes with two round pieces of double sided tape. Keep in mind if your lens is bad and it...

New mirror glass, for the passenger side on practically any 1969-73 Ford with painted sport mirrors. This is the convex style of mirror, think "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear". Nice fit, exact shape of originals. Dimensions: 4 3/8 x 2 7/8 Do you have questions about installing a passenger side mirror or using Riv-Nuts? Check out this video Check out this video ...

Used grade "A" taillight lens with no heavy scratches, stress cracks or chips. You will want to put a 1969 lens on your 1969 Cougar and a 1970 lens on your 1970 as 69 and 70 have different vertical rib spacing on the chrome bezels which creates different wear patterns.  Ford part # C9WY-13451-A. *NOTE* Need help diagnosing a Cougar turn signal problem? Victor Yarberry is the world’s most knowledgeable expert on the subject. Vic has owned Cougars since the 1970's and is the designer of all...

Used grade "B" taillight lens with no heavy scratches, stress cracks or chips. You will want to polish the lens to make it look as good as the one we have pictured with Novus, Mequires or another like plastic polish. You will want to put a 1969 lens on your 1969 Cougar and a 1970 lens on your 1970 as 69 and 70 have different vertical rib spacing on the chrome bezels which creates different wear patterns.  Ford part # C9WY-13451-A. *NOTE* Need help diagnosing a Cougar turn signal problem?...

Used grade "A" passenger side (right hand) taillight lens with no heavy scratches, stress cracks or chips. You will want to put a 1969 lens on your 1969 Cougar and a 1970 lens on your 1970 as 69 and 70 have different vertical rib spacing on the chrome bezels which creates different wear patterns.  Ford part # C9WY-13450-A.

Used grade "B" passenger side (right hand) taillight lens with no heavy scratches, stress cracks or chips. You will want to polish the lens to make it look as good as the one we have pictured with Novus, Mequires or another like plastic polish. You will want to put a 1969 lens on your 1969 Cougar and a 1970 lens on your 1970 as 69 and 70 have different vertical rib spacing on the chrome bezels which creates different wear patterns.  Ford part # C9WY-13450-A. *NOTE* Need help diagnosing a...

NOS passenger side (right hand) taillight lens for any 1969-70 Mercury Cougar. Ford part # C9WY-13450-A. *NOTE* Need help diagnosing a Cougar turn signal problem? Victor Yarberry is the world’s most knowledgeable expert on the subject. Vic has owned Cougars since the 1970's and is the designer of all of our solid state sequential systems. There is no question he cannot answer! Here is a link to a great source of information on the subject. Check out this LED Comparison video ...

Good used lens that has no cracks or chips. Please select which side you need. All clear lens. Applications for 1969 Mercury Cougar, 1969 - 1970 Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT-500. This is also the lens for 1970 Ford Mustang with the sport lamp option. Ford part # C9WY-13208-A for the passenger side, C9WY-13209-A for the drivers side. *NOTE* Need help diagnosing a Cougar turn signal problem? Victor Yarberry is the world’s most knowledgeable expert on the subject. Vic has owned Cougars since the...

Good used lens that has no cracks or chips. Please select which side you need. All clear lens. Applications for 1969 Mercury Cougar, 1969 - 1970 Mustang Shelby GT350 and GT-500. This is also the lens for 1970 Ford Mustang with the sport lamp option. Ford part # C9WY-13208-A for the passenger side, C9WY-13209-A for the drivers side. *NOTE* Need help diagnosing a Cougar turn signal problem? Victor Yarberry is the world’s most knowledgeable expert on the subject. Vic has owned Cougars since the...

Used green dash turn signal indicator lens for the Mercury Cougar.Ford part number C9WY-10A936-B.*NOTE* Need help diagnosing a Cougar turn signal problem? Victor Yarberry is the world’s most knowledgeable expert on the subject. Vic has owned Cougars since the 1970's and is the designer of all of our solid state sequential systems. There is no question he cannot answer! Here is a link to a great source of information on the subject. ...

Reproduction passenger side (right hand) sport mirror lens for the Mercury Cougar or Ford Mustang and Torino.The mounting screw, that holds the mirror assembly in, is not included by default but is an optional addon. Replaces Ford part # C9AZ-17698-B. Dimensions: 4 7/16" x 2 15/16" This version does NOT include the wording "objects in mirror are closer than they appear". We also sell the version with the wording. Do you have questions about installing a passenger side mirror or using...

Reproduction convex lens for a passenger side manual adjust mirror. Found on all FoMoCo products utilizing a manual mirror 1969 - 1973. The remote mirror lens assemblies found on many 1970's Ford products do not interchange with the manual "Bullet Style" mirrors. The screw that holds the mirror assembly in, is not included by default but is an optional addon. Replaces Ford part # C9AZ-17698-B This version included the words "objects in mirror are closer than they appear". We also sell the...