There are times when ambition and reality collide in an unfortunate way. That is the case with the 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler. It was a car that received a rapturous reception from the motoring press at the time, but… more»
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428 Cobra Jet Powered: 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT
For nearly every high-performance Ford of the classic muscle car era, Mercury offered an equally potent version itself. Compared with its stablemate Fairlane, Mercury’s Cyclone offered different styling front and rear, round instruments, and other cosmetic differences. This 1967… more»
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Muscle Car Survivor: 1969 Mercury Cyclone 428 CJ
When fitted with the 428 Cobra Jet V8, the 1969 Mercury Cyclone was just begging to be driven hard. Many owners did just that, and their classics suffered accordingly. Finding a nicely restored example today is becoming difficult. However,… more»
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One Of None? 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT Boss 429
No one except the seller will mistake this big orange Mercury for a Ford! Striking an intimidating pose in what looks like a suburban back yard, this 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT from Wichita, Kansas comes ready to rumble, though… more»
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1969 Mercury Cyclone Ram Air 428
You may notice that the nose is sitting a little high on this 1969 Mercury Cyclone since a prior owner removed the numbers matching Ram Air 428 engine back in the 1980’s. This Cyclone is a rare one. One… more»
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Cobra Jet 429: 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT
This rare 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT is located in Phoenix, Arizona. It is for sale here on craigslist and is equipped with the C Code 429 Cobra Jet engine. The odometer reads just over 90,000 miles and the car… more»
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One Year Only: 1969 Mercury Cyclone 428 CJ
This 1969 Mercury Cyclone is a pretty special car. Not only is it 1-of-80 to wear this distinctive paint and trim combination, but the engine bay houses the original 428ci V8 that was a hallmark of the CJ, or… more»
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Rusty Project: 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone
The Comet had been Mercury’s compact car since 1960 and – prior to 1964 – the S-22 was the performance-minded edition. When ‘64 rolled around, the S-22 was out, and the Cyclone was in for the next eight model… more»
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Rebuilt 390 Engine: 1966 Mercury Cyclone GT
This is a different opportunity, it’s more like “Buy this 390 CI V8 engine and we’ll throw in the ’66 Mercury Cyclone GT.” There’s no description of the car other than “Complete car, needs restoration call for info…” But… more»
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Dan Gurney Special! 1969 Mercury Cyclone
As of late, we have covered quite a few Ford Fairlanes/Torinos from the late ’60s and early ’70s. Not found often anymore is Mercury’s counterpart, the Montego and its performance variant, the Cyclone. Fortunately, one has turned up in… more»
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Big Block Survivor: 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT
In Alan Jackson’s hit country song”Mercury Blues”, he sings”Crazy ’bout a Mercury” and if he had some cash, “I go downtown and buy a Mercury or two”. I’d bet Mercury exec’s back in the day wished this song was… more»
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Perfect Storm: 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT
This 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT Convertible it’s up for grabs and in the listing the seller describes both its strength and weakness as being its originality. It’s currently in Fresno, California, but you can make this beautiful convertible… more»
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Tire Twister! 1970 Mercury Cyclone 429 SCJ Drag Pak
Nearly every cool Ford has a Mercury counterpart, usually with fewer sold, more original options, and a higher chance of having the only one at a given event. This 1970 Mercury Cyclone in St. Charles, Missouri features the 429… more»
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1-of-341: 1970 Cyclone Spoiler 429 SCJ Drag Pack!
Some cars are renowned for their subtlety, but this Cyclone Spoiler 429 Super Cobra Jet has all of the subtlety of a sledgehammer. This car was designed for one purpose, and that was to cover the standing ¼ mile… more»
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For Sporting Gentlmen: 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT
The Mercury Cyclone GT has been described as the car for the sporting gentleman who placed an emphasis on style and comfort. That is not to say that the car didn’t have sporting pretensions, as the car had a… more»
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V8/4-Speed: 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone
This 1965 Mercury has been sitting for an extended period, the owner thinks that it could be as long as 20 years, but now it needs someone to buy it and undertake a full restoration. It’s going to be… more»
