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1984 Mercury Cougar Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 11, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$12,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $11,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1984
Make and model
Mercury Cougar
Generation
Cougar (1974 to 1997)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
1MEBP92F7EH615470
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 16 comparable sales, 7% over its top.

Middle half of sales$5,250 to $10,250
Median$7,125
Sales behind it16Likely

From 16 sales of the Mercury Cougar (1974 to 1997) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $5,250 and $10,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1986 Mercury Cougar GSMecum, Dec. 4, 2025MecumDec. 4, 2025$3,400
1980 Mercury Cougar XR-7Bring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2025$11,500
1989 Mercury Cougar XR-7Bring a Trailer, Dec. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 26, 2025$7,557
1989 Mercury Cougar XR-7Bring a Trailer, Oct. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 17, 2025$5,650
1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7Bring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2025$12,000
1989 Mercury Cougar XR-7Bring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2025$5,500
1989 Mercury Cougar XR-7Bring a Trailer, Aug. 15, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 15, 2025$4,405
1979 Mercury Cougar XR-7Bring a Trailer, Nov. 16, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 16, 2024$6,500