Authenticity reference

Axle and Drag Pack boundary

numbers matching · reported

1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 428 CJ Ram Air; exact CC0 visual context for the target package, still not individual-car authenticity proof. 1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 428 Cobra Jet

Reference Details

Common issue: SCJ claim based only on 428 badges or a later axle swap
Confidence: reported
Correct value: 31-spline axle context; Drag Pack/Super Cobra Jet status requires axle ratio and engine hardware proof
Where to check: Axle tag, Marti report, invoice, transmission/axle codes, engine internals, paperwork

Cars With This Authenticity Marker

1 linked car page.

1969 Mercury

1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator 428 Cobra Jet

Factory Mercury Cougar hardtop with Eliminator package and optional 428 Cobra Jet / Super Cobra Jet path

Sources & Documentation

Classic Cougar Community 1969 Cougar Eliminator Production Stats

The Cougar Club of America 1969-70 428 Cobra Jet Registry Notes