{"product_id":"chase-1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator-johnny-lightning-1-64","title":"CHASE!  1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator, Johnny Lightning 1:64","description":"\u003ch3\u003e1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator White Lightning Chase\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJohnny Lightning | Classic Gold Collection 2021 Release 4 | Version A | White Lightning Chase | 1:64 Scale | JLGC027\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Lightning Chase\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rare chase variation of the standard Competition Blue 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Chase Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e – Distinctive white exterior replaces the Competition Blue finish identified for the regular Version A model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator\u003c\/strong\u003e – Recreates Mercury's performance-focused Cougar with its distinctive muscle car styling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Casting Release\u003c\/strong\u003e – Introduced as a new casting in Johnny Lightning's Classic Gold Collection 2021 Release 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiecast Metal Body \u0026amp; Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e – Features diecast metal construction for both the body and chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Exterior\u003c\/strong\u003e – Includes the Eliminator hood scoop, rear spoiler, side graphics, detailed lighting and period-style wheels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition Release\u003c\/strong\u003e – Part of the Classic Gold release marked as a limited edition of 14,788 pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Blister Packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e – Factory sealed on the original illustrated Classic Gold card featuring the 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOfficially Licensed Model\u003c\/strong\u003e – Produced by Johnny Lightning under official Ford Motor Company licensing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Lightning version of Johnny Lightning's 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator is the chase variation of the Competition Blue Version A release. The chase swaps the standard model's blue exterior for a white finish while retaining the Eliminator graphics, black hood scoop, rear spoiler and other period-correct details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercury Cougar Eliminator was introduced as the performance-focused version of the Cougar lineup. The package combined distinctive graphics and spoilers with available high-performance engines, giving Mercury a more aggressive entry in the muscle car market while retaining the Cougar's more upscale positioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1970, the Cougar received revised styling, including a new front-end design, while the Eliminator continued as the performance model. Johnny Lightning introduced this 1970 version as a new casting for Classic Gold 2021 Release 4. The White Lightning chase makes the new casting especially interesting for Johnny Lightning, Mercury and American muscle car collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/johnny-lightning-diecast-cars\" title=\"Johnny Lightning Diecast Cars\"\u003eJohnny Lightning Diecast Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/muscle-cars-diecast\" title=\"Muscle Cars Diecast\"\u003eMuscle Cars Diecast\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/chase-model-diecast-1-64\" title=\"Chase Model Diecast 1:64\"\u003eChase Model Diecast 1:64\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/1-64-diecast-cars\" title=\"1:64 Diecast Cars\"\u003e1:64 Diecast Cars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/collections\/new-arrivals\" title=\"New Arrivals\"\u003eNew Arrivals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Collector Questions and Answers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the White Lightning chase version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The white exterior identifies this as the White Lightning chase variation of the standard Competition Blue Version A release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the chase different from the regular release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most obvious difference is the exterior finish. The standard Version A release is Competition Blue, while this White Lightning chase features a white body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a new Johnny Lightning casting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The packaging specifically identifies the 1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator as a new casting for Classic Gold 2021 Release 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the model have a metal body and chassis?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Johnny Lightning identifies the release as having both a diecast metal body and diecast metal chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes 1 of 14,788 mean there are 14,788 White Lightning chase cars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 14,788 figure shown on the card applies to the limited-edition release. The packaging does not state that 14,788 White Lightning chase models were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johnny Lightning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48479621447901,"sku":"001-S3-B5-JLGC027","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/5365\/3981\/files\/1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator-chase-johnny-lightning-jlgc027b-1-64-scale-diecast-car-2.jpg?v=1788185547","url":"https:\/\/traxxidiecast.com\/products\/chase-1970-mercury-cougar-eliminator-johnny-lightning-1-64","provider":"Traxxi Diecast","version":"1.0","type":"link"}