A 1969 Mercury Cougar that once shared the screen with Dakota Johnson is revving up for another moment in the spotlight, this time at auction. The sleek ride, featured in the 2018 flick Bad Times at the El Royale, will hit the block at Mecum’s Dallas event come November, and boy, does it have stories to tell.
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Hollywood wheels always get gearheads buzzing, but this one’s got an extra kick. Besides Johnson’s thriller, it popped up in Supernatural (Season 14, Episode 9), making it a double threat on camera. Not many cars can brag about nailing both movies and TV.
Sure, it looks like a fire-breathing Eliminator, but don’t be fooled—it’s a clone. Still, it nails the vibe with the right decals, a rear spoiler, chunky white-letter rubber, and a slick blue paint job. Most set-used rides show their scars, but this Cougar’s holding up surprisingly well.
Slide inside, and the blue motif keeps rolling with bucket seats and wood-look trim. They even left the stunt brake pedal from filming, a cool little wink to its Tinseltown days. Under the hood? A growling 351 Windsor V8, all muscle and no turbo fluff, hooked to an auto box.
This Mercury isn’t flying solo—plenty of Ford-linked celeb cars have been auctioned lately, like McConaughey’s Lincoln Lawyer cruiser or those Starsky & Hutch Gran Torinos.
So, what’s the verdict? With its Hollywood cred, retro swagger, and primo shape, this Cougar’s bound to turn heads when the paddles start swinging in Texas. Whether you’re a grease monkey or just love a good flick, here’s your shot at owning a slice of celluloid horsepower.
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