1969 MERCURY COUGAR 'SUPER CAT'
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Summary
A 428ci Cobra Jet Project built by Car Craft Magazine, one of Hot Rod's longtime sister publications, in a partnership with 'Dyno Don' Nicholson for a Coca-Cola promotion. Sold on bill of sale. Not street legal.
Details
It all started in 1969, when Coca-Cola decided it wanted to do a promotion where the top prize would be a hot-rodded 1969 428ci Cobra-Jet-powered Mercury Cougar. Coca-Cola partnered up with Car Craft Magazine and Don Nicholson, aka 'Dyno Don,' to build a show version of Dyno Don's Super Stock cougar. It traveled around to different promotional events and races, where it would do NHRA exhibition runs. Ford sent the car to Don's shop, where it was blueprinted and a few secret tweaks to the engine
were done. Also added a set of Lakewood traction bars, Jardine headers, new drag shocks, a set of Cragar SS wheels and a set of slicks. Don decided to install a Hurst Competition shifter and linkage setup. In September 1969, Coca-Cola gave the car to one lucky winner in Ohio. Sadly, he had to sell it. It was rediscovered in 1999, then was given a full restoration taking 3 years to accomplish. After its restoration, it has changed hands a few times and is currently in a private car collection. In 2016 'Super Cat' took Outstanding First-Time Showing from MCACN and the Platinum Pick Judge's Choice; in 2019, it received an Invitation Display Certificate from MCACN and it was featured on the cover of MCACN Magazine. The sale comes with the 1973 Ohio title, Marti Report, vintage magazines, photos and National Thirst Eliminator Sweepstakes giveaway sign board. **SOLD ON BILL OF SALE** **NOT STREET LEGAL**
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Monthly payment of $549.20 based on a purchase price of $50,000.00 with 15% down and 9.47% APR financing for 120 months. Monthly payment of $926.28 based on a purchase price of $100,000.00 with 20% down and 9.35% APR financing for 144 months. Monthly payment of $1,650.77 based on a purchase price of $200,000.00 with 20% down and 9.29% APR financing for 180 months. Rate with optional AutoPay (ACH Debit) discount. AutoPay discount is only available prior to loan funding. Rates without AutoPay discount are 0.25% higher. Best rates are available for credit scores of 700 and above. TT&L may also be financed. Not all applicants will qualify. Rates and terms are subject to change without notice.