Sure, a 66 GTO with 389 and tri-power/4-speed is great, but that 66 Bonneville wagon with 421HO 4-speed is 10x more interesting ! The car is said to have been stripped and repainted in PPG Calypso Coral paint during current ownership. This particular car underwent a rotisserie restoration around 10-years-ago. 1 of 353 built, 7000 original miles. $8.50 shipping. Like the previous incarnation of the Cyclone, the 1970 models were part of the Montego family of intermediates, and built as a semi-fastback hardtop. Please fill out some information so that we can determine the best financing solution for you. Correctly colored comfort weave vinyl upholestry9. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. I know this is an old thread but thought I;d comment anyways. Repainted in its original and very 60s/70s Competition Yellow That is the primary reason the muscle car sensation began to fade away. A dual 2.5 exhaust system is installed. Throughout Mercurys 73 years of automobile history they have produced The second reason was insurance. The Cyclone became a distinct nameplate for the 1968 model year, as the Mercury Montego was phased in to replace the Comet. It does run and drive but it is a 48 year old original drivetrain. The 429CJ was optional, with some of the bottom end upgrades of the '70 SCJ. 13,496 Cyclones were produced in 1970. There are absolutely NO chips, NO scratches, and NO blemishes whatsoever. (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). Maecenas suscipit blandit leo. 1991 Chevrolet Camaro RS Custom7 hours$7,500Bid Now, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette6 days$33,500Bid Now, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette7 days$1,250Bid Now. Options included a 370-hp, 429-cid V-8 engine and a 375-hp, Super CJ 429-cid engine. All the back and forth about Cougars with such a rare street sweeper like this Cyclonehmm, okay Ill throw in my two worthless cents. A 4-spd would have had me at the bank. VIN 0H17C508519 | Lot #2106648 . ), what sets the XR-7G apart? And I never really got on it. I dont know, how many 428 cobra jet powered Cyclones did they sell in 69? 4 bar. This model was NOT the one used in NASCAR that year which probably had an impact on the sales. The car will require a good inspection to ensure that all is rosy under there. Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a Toploader four-speed manual transmission and a replacement nine-inch rear axle, and the rear pinion seal and U-joints are said to have been replaced during current ownership. Fill out some quick information, and an Exotic Car Trader Representative will get your pre-purchase inspection setup on this vehicle. Thanks Lane. Sales were low because they were stone ugly.By far the worst looking front end to come out of Detroit. 23 days ago. Today, that situation has changed dramatically, and these have become quite coveted by muscle car enthusiasts. She has the. Dont know why it would be any different for the restyled 70 and the new and completely different 429 385 series screamer version. Three Cyclone models were produced for 1970, all of which shared the Torino's semi-fastback body, and all of which carried a four-part nose. Manage Settings 3. coupe 31,000 ; 24,417 below average ; 2,900 great ; Kihei, HI ; 5 years ; . Have checked the casting codes on block and heads and they suggest the motor was built a few months prior to the car, as was customary. Currently, the car has a 1970 Cobra Jet motor with a Super Cobra Jet Holley carb, intake manifold, and choke tubes. The CJ and SCJ were dressed from the factory with aluminum valve covers that included internal oil drip rails, a chrome dipstick, and a chrome oil filler cap. I could never fit all the cars I WANT to own in my shop, so its better this way LOL. Many people see the button marked LOCK on the power window master switch on the drivers side door panel and think it means power locks. $10.95. By submitting this credit application, you certify that the information provided on the application is, to the best of your knowledge, complete and accurate. The Cyclone GT came with a 351-cid/250-hp "Cleveland" V-8 with a two-barrel carburetor. AM/FM radio with correct Montego script11. Our team of Car Traders will assist you each step of the way. Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission. Auction Lot F132, Kissimmee, FL 2020. One shot looks to be a fairly rough repair to a torque box, while there is an unpainted repair to the floor that is also visible. Extensive nut and bolt rotisserie restoration . . Your submission has been received! Reconnected! . 1971 429 CJ/SCJ PCV plastic ring EV48 {DF984} $4.50. Is it worth the effort? Up for your consideration is an extremely and meticulously cared for rare muscle car, a 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 429 Cobra Jet Ram Air! That carburetor and intake combination was capable of sucking 12% more air through the hood scoop, but this all added up to an official output increase of 5hp. The original Hurst shifter pokes out of the console, while the driver can keep an eye on the Cyclones mechanical health via a comprehensive set of factory gauges. $7. I knew the Cougars were equipped with the 428s, but not the 427. Notify me if any material is copyrighted as presented, and the material will be removed. Good luck to the new owner. Chassis recently redone, lubed and in great shape. Burger, well said. 1- Brougham option. $54.35 shipping. But when demand dries up they have little incentive to do so. That combination should be capable of firing the Mercury through the mile in 14.5 seconds. The standard Cobra Jet engine produced an official 370hp, but the rumors at the time suggested 400hp was probably closer to the mark. Parcel shelf (fiberglass weave orsome such material)10. My dog died a couple years ago. Tough to find btw, might have to bid on the car just for them. One of those cars is the Mercury Cyclone. I'm looking for a front spoiler for a 1971 Cyclone Spoiler, any ideas where to get it? This V8 is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission, which channels the power to a 3.50 Traction-Lok rear end. Badassed & fast! Who cares if one is faster ? Dont know everything about XR-7G, but other than the hood scoop, emblems, (sun roof? Cobra Jet motor produces 370hp and is paired to a three-speed C6 All rights reserved. The tinted glass is as flawless as the rest of the exterior, and the correct front and rear spoilers are present and in good condition. All three were available with many engine options, but ours features the 429ci Cobra Jet power plant, which makes 370 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque and propelled this heavy Mercury from 0-60 in 6.4 seconds. This car comes with all relevant badges and logos on the body She fires up instantly, settling into a nice idle, and she runs, drives, and performs beautifully in every way. If you are visually impaired and need more help call us at 1 (866) 575 0385, 2023 Exotic Car Trader. In any event, there were very few of either built with the Cobra Jet motor; worth a ton today. gasoline (petrol) engine with displacement: 7033 cm3 / 429.2 cui, advertised power: 279.5 kW / 375 hp / 380 PS ( SAE gross ), torque: 610 Nm / 450 lb-ft, more data: 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler Boss 429 Super Drag Pak 4-speed (man. During the 1970 model year, Mercury built 120,010 cars within the intermediate family of Montego cars. Bad to the bone!!! This was not due to any fault with the vehicle. Therefore, it is no surprise to see that it still presents superbly, with no apparent signs of any deterioration in its shine. This Cyclone Spoiler is equipped with a manual transmission and the 429 SCJ engine. With all kinds of new smog equipment and leaner carburator calibrations, more and more retarded timing, EGR, etc.. and finally catalytic converters by mid decade requiring unleaded fuel the auto industry was hardly in any position to focus on performanceeven if a million buyers showed up there was really no way to build em anymore. Good luck with the sale. All belts in working order, you would probably want to switch out the rear ones as they are a little shop worn and tattered in some edges. Ram air intake plate, seal, flapper motor, or anything related13. This takes some time, please remain on the page while uploading! Way worse designs than this have come out of Detroit, both before and (particularly) after, Maybe not having the original motor may be a blessing for the guy who could care less about counting beans and more about driving it, someone may not have the extra money. Unfortunately the original motor and trans are gone. When you bid we pre-authorize your credit card for the service fee (this helps prevent fraud). 70 428 SCJ Mach1 4 Speed For Sale (SOLD) Pics. From the Marti report, the car took nine months to sell; and from the window sticker, I hope the original buyer did not regret the $6.50 for the Higher Ratio Rear Axle. Was an amazing car, good buy on a very rare muscle car. But man, did it scoot. Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. More Used Mercury Cyclones For Sale by Owner. A no-expense spared, nut & bolt rotisserie restoration was recently completed on this outstanding machine, and the final result is nothing short of breath-taking! Currently, the car has a 1970 Cobra Jet motor with a Super Cobra Jet Holley carb, intake manifold, and choke tubes. Thank you Steven for the links to the great info on the XR-7Gs. Am i the only member, with very late access? A head turning recently redone 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler, quipped with a numbers matching 429 SCJ, speed close ratio transmission, actory DragPak ( oil cooler and ram air) with 3.91 traction lock rear end in stunning Grabber Blue. She now sits on our showroom floor here in Saint George, Utah, and looks just as perfect as she did 51 years ago, when she arrived brand new @ Sesi Lincoln Mercury. There has been plenty of speculation over the subsequent decades, and conventional wisdom seems to agree that the truth sits somewhere closer to 400hp. The new owner will receive the factory original Eminger invoice, original owners manual, original 1970 Mercury paint-chip leaflet, (2) original 1970 Mercury Cyclone brochures, (5) original 1970 Ford/Mercury shop manuals, and the framed Elite Marti Report. The grill looks cool but I laughed when I saw it. We are still tracing the history of this car but we do know it was a special order Home Office Reserve for the L-M Eastern Region Sales Office and did a lot of drag racing in the New Jersey area. It is spotlessly clean, with no problems to report. This consent is not a condition of any purchase. The three-spoke Rim Blow steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer, fuel-level gauge, and electric clock. The 429 SCJ motor is linked to the original Toploader close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission, which feeds power to the 3.91 Traction-Lok rear end. Coolest Mercury ever! ), think the GT-E has it beat. The Cyclone is located in Englewood, Colorado, and is listed for sale here on eBay. Manual. 351W "Ginger" 1970 XR-7 convertible Blue & Black 351C 4V 1971 XR-7 Bright Blue with Blue Up beat interior 1970 Standard 428CJ Competition Yellow The New Money Pit. Mercury really went out if their way on these G cars with all of the extras. This Cyclone GT was a 15,300 original-mile car when she underwent the comprehensive nut & bolt rotisserie restoration that was just completed in 2020. There has been plenty of speculation over the subsequent decades, and conventional wisdom seems to agree that the truth sits somewhere closer to 400hp. The auction opened at $1,970, and it has taken a little over a day for it to skyrocket to its current level. A tachometer and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and battery voltage are canted toward the driver on the right side of the dashboard. The bodywork is absolutely stellar w/ laser straight original body panels, and precise gaps throughout. The winner has been banned from future participation on BaT and their buyers fee was not refunded. Please feel free to email any questions and Ill do my best to reply promptly, the reserve is set realistically and less than what Ive been told to ask for it from the national consignment shops. Both are cool cars, but the XR7-G was the highest trim version, plus it had the option of the most powerful engine(428 CJ w/ Ram Air; spanked the 427 in Ford testing), and you could get it with a 4-speed. (SOLD) Click link for more pics. Lot #76,765. While it is generally pretty reasonable, there is some evidence of surface corrosion, and also evidence of previous rust repairs. So i can just as good save these 115$ and sneak in for free. Dont profess to know everything about the XR-7G, but other than the hood scoop and emblems (sun roof? NOS handmade material White interior . When pressed, companies come up with the product. Have checked the casting codes on block and heads and they suggest the motor was built a few months prior to the car, as was customary. Ive never understood why Ford didnt promote the 385 series engines more. DS floorpan replaced poorly. From any angle this Merc just looks like a speed king, not one subtle line on it. 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II MUSCLE CAR ART PRINT. probably the closest thing visually to Maxs V8 Interceptor in North America. Mercury's factory literature made clear that the Cobra Jet could be trumped by ordering a performance axle package (Drag Pack), which yielded the 429 Super Cobra-Jet motor, upgraded w/ forged aluminum pistons, a solid-lifter camshaft (versus a hydraulic cam fitted into the lesser 429s), a 780-cfm Holley 4150 series carburetor, four-bolt main bearing caps, and an external engine oil cooler. I guess Im in the minority. The Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II (better known as the Ford Torino Talladega) was chosen instead due to its aerodynamics. :burnout::burnout: The Feds enacted the Clean Air Act in 1968 and began leaning on carmakers to meet emissions standards. Burger, while new emissions (and safety) regs did pose an engineering challenge, the development and production decisions are based on consumer demand. The car has undergone a repaint at some point in its life in its original Competition Blue. 429 SCJ FORD TEAM Drag CAR 74 Original miles 430 Gear Radio Delete Mostly Original Paint Great Patina Mint Interior Hookers Fentons Etc as Equipped in 1970 Ow 1970 MERCURY CYCLONE SPOILER FORD TEAM DRAG CAR SURVIVOR RARE, Calgary | Classic Cars - OKz.ca While a few models lingered into the early 70s, the game was largely over for factory-built speed monsters after 1970. That is the case with the 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler. It had the special and distinctive trim that almost circled the car, with the lower section accented with argent paint, and special emblems. Had a stroked 429CJ, 4 speed and 411s and nobody around town could touch it. Supremely rare and cool. 1970 Super Cobra Jet Cyclone Spoiler for sale. steering. The Deluxe Marti report details the original colors and equipment, production statistics, and a September 6, 1969 build date. 1968 Plymouth Suburban. Why? Still gotta disagree. 429 super cobra jet. Of course, all these things can be changed to fakethe appearance. Get the best deals on Parts & Accessories for Mercury Cyclone when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Attempting to connect. When the Mercury was treated to its restoration, it received a fresh coat of its original Competition Orange paint. 3.50 Traction-Lok rear axle. Classic cars for sale / Mercury / 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler. Center gunsight grille ('71 is different from '70)8. New Flowmaster mufflers offer an exceptionally good sound. Or subscribe without commenting. As 1-of-341 Cyclones optioned with the 429 SCJ/Drag pack, it is a pretty special piece of machinery, and while there will be some restoration work required, it looks to be a fairly original survivor. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. Unfortunately the original motor and trans are gone. Sorry SteVen, your comment didnt post a direct reply option. The grabber blue paint is well done except there are two small bubbles on the roof, ide have to point them out to you for you to notice. Further, you authorize an investigation of your credit and employment history, in conjunction with which your credit report(s) may be obtained from one or more consumer credit reporting agencies. Car description. After more than 20 years of searching for this particular muscle car, we finally acquired the most perfect example that we could have ever imagined finding! Sign up to be notified when this vehicle or one similar is available. Its whats under the hood of this Mercury that makes this car special. A red one of these hides in my neighborhood. Find 6 used Mercury Cyclone as low as $15,000 on Carsforsale.com. Steel 14 wheels wear bright covers and trim rings and are mounted with reproduction GR70-14 Firestone Wide Oval white-letter tires. Many of these were Fords including Mach 1s and a 68 Shelby GT500KR. Congratulations! Someone picky like me would restore and repair the trunk a bit more, I was going to replace the gas tank and get to that end of the car this winter. 1970. . if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_4',148,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_5',148,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-barnfinds_com-large-leaderboard-2-0_1'); .large-leaderboard-2-multi-148{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}With impressive levels of performance and a multitude of positive reviews in the specialist motoring press, the stage was set for the 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler to be a run-away sales success for the company. 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