Mercury Cougar introduced the performance model, Eliminator, as a rival to Ford Mustang in the late-1960s.The 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator offered cosmetic and performance upgrades, including the Boss 302 V8 engine.This specific 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator spotted at a Barrett-Jackson auction was painted in Competition Green with black stripes.It features a numbers-matching 351ci Cleveland V8 engine, Competition Suspension, and other performance enhancements.