This product is an NOS Part.
NOS items are OEM parts from Ford that have been sitting on shelves or in warehouses for years. These are often great examples of the orignal parts, but they may have scratches or other shelf wear.
However be aware that some NOS parts are "service replacement" parts. "Service replacement" parts are not exact replacements of the parts that were installed at the factory, but are what Ford considered as "good enough" and were used at Ford dealerships after the original supply of parts was exhausted.
We often leave NOS product listings on our website after they sell for reference purposes.
NOS shaft bushing for the grille / headlight eyelid door for the Mercury Cougar, a handfull of other Mercurys, Lincoln and a few Pontiacs. This NOS bushing mounts to the grille for the headlamp operating shafts. New in the Ford box, these hardly ever survive after 40 years. Technically not needed, and most never knew they existed. Sold as a pair, one for each side.
When mounted these are tight, it was no wonder they are seldom seen on cars. Even the NOS bushings are tight. We recommend polishing the headlight shaft with emery or sand paper, to make both sides smooth. Definitely add a little bit of lubricant too.
Ford part # C9AZ-13A164-A.