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1969 Mercury Cougar Convertible

The first Cougar convertible joined the line for 1969, bringing open-air style to Mercury's upscale pony car; its hidden headlamps had been a Cougar signature since the model's 1967 debut.
9F92H586998
8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
Convertible
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1969 Mercury Cougar

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 92 Cougar
Engine Code H 8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 586998 Production #586998

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCougar
Year1969
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 351 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement351 CID
Horsepower250 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission*** M & A
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%

Original Specifications

Bodystyle lifespan1969 through 1970
Headroom front37.3
Headroom rear35.9
Height51.9
Legroom front42.7
Legroom rear29.9
Length193.8
Nameplate origin1967
Wheelbase111.0
Width75.0

Source: Historical automotive documentation (1960-1972)