So we will never know whether manufacturers could have overcome those regs if they had tried to do so to meet a high demand. You understand that the Dealer and financial institution(s) will rely on this information to judge your credit worthiness, and will retain this application and information about you whether or not this application is approved. I think you will find that the second reason you mentioned, escalating insurance premiums, was almost entirely responsible for the end of the age of the super cars(AKA muscle cars). 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. To my taste, the 66-67 period of angular, crisp body lines and much more open seating/interiors was the pinnacle of what a car should be and look like. I mean, theyre still cool, in their own right, but a weird one like this Merc are just that much more interesting. Throughout Mercurys 73 years of automobile history they have produced I'm looking for a front spoiler for a 1971 Cyclone Spoiler, any ideas where to get it? 429 super cobra jet. Serial number 0H17C509420 is shown above, and the door jamb VIN sticker is missing. 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 . It all came together to create one of the most ominous looking muscle cars that Ford/Mercury ever produced. $8.50 shipping. RM2GA9FD3 - PLYMOUTH, MI/USA - JULY 26, 2021: Close-up of a 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 429 Cobra Jet at Concours d'Elegance of America car show. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. Your bid has been posted in the comment flow on the listing, and you can see other bids there as they happen. You're the high bidder. Still looking for NOS parts if anyone knows of anyone selling. This is a largely original car, the proverbial survivor. Not sure why the conversation about cars like this always turns to which is faster or better. Magnum 500 rims with the correct wheel caps, on Firestone bias ply tires. Thankfully, it doesnt appear as though the interior or trim have been modified in any way, and the original radio/8-track player is still in place. It is located in Granite Falls, Washington, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. A 4-spd would have had me at the bank. Now own a 71 GT 351 4-speed car in need of total restoration,got all the parts to complete. That torque box repair looks rusted out again already. https://cdn.barrett-jackson.com/staging/carlist/items/Fullsize/Cars/96087/96087_Front_3-4_Web.jpg. Spirited bidding has pushed the price along to $39,500. All the trim is in good to very good shape, needing only a really good buff/polish to get them to a high shine. This is a nice looking Spoiler. The Cyclone features the 429 Cobra Jet V8, which was claimed to produce 370hp. If you have been searching for an ultra-rare FOMOCO muscle car that rarely if ever surfaces, and one that can be the centerpiece to any high-end American muscle car collection, I believe that you have found your car! SPONSORED. This V8 is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission, which channels the power to a 3.50 Traction-Lok rear end. scottymac, I would suggest that even cooler, rarer, and faster than the GT-E would be the 68 XR7-G with 428 Cobra Jet. The leading edge of the front fenders also jutted forward, ultimately creating a very pronounced W from above. Gary and his wife ended up on the bottom of a lake, rolled up in cyclone fence and concrete blocks. Looks like the offer you entered was a little bit too low. . or $1,103/mo. This vehicle is currently off the market. Eggcrate for centerof taillight panel6. The front spoiler is looking a bit age-dirty, and there is also some evidence of possible over-spray on it, while some of the external trim is also starting to show its age. . The 427 was automatic only. In the early sixties, the rather pedestrian Comet was injected with more potential to take advantage of the performance car market that was exploding with Stock Car Racing. The Feds enacted the Clean Air Act in 1968 and began leaning on carmakers to meet emissions standards. The sins of the past caught up with the Cyclone Spoiler 429 SCJ, with many either dying of neglect, or donating that awesome engine to another cause. Killer mill here, high compression solid lifter street racers special, boy do I like this car or what! The seller will receive a text notification and may. Checking for missed updates, BaT Auction Success Story: An NSX Rounds Out the Stable. Thanks again. For sale! These things can also be added to any big block Ford to make you wonder.In 1971 the 351 was the standard engine in the Cyclone Spoiler. 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. I like the lesser known ones more as in this example of a Cyclone. The gunsight grille is a hallmark of these cars. Only a fool would risk breaking one to push them to the limit. Now, about the underside of the car. By submitting this credit application, you certify that the information provided on the application is, to the best of your knowledge, complete and accurate. New paint and restoration work 4 years ago by Duffys in Iowa, runs and drives very well. It is definitely supposed to be that way. True when you look at the compression ratio changes in GM and Chrysler, not so for the Ford family with the 429 Cobra Jet. 1970 Mustang Illustrated Fact/Feature Manual {MPO297} $6.00 . :burnout::burnout: There are absolutely NO chips, NO scratches, and NO blemishes whatsoever. 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. 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. That is the case with the 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler. Sorry, SteVen, your post didnt contain the option of a direct reply. Your daily digest of everything happening on the site. Features include a functional Ram Air hood scoop, a protruding front grille, a blacked-out tail panel, front and rear spoilers, polished wheel-arch moldings, dual racing mirrors, black Cyclone Spoiler graphics, and a dual-outlet exhaust system that exits below the rear bumper. Dont profess to know everything about the XR-7G, but other than the hood scoop and emblems (sun roof? Repainted in its original and very 60s/70s Competition Yellow Praesent efficitur gravida neque. 18,000. 1970. Location: On plate attached to the top left side of Dashboard. she runs very strong with a very mild cam31-spline Detroit Locker with 350 original Check out the pictures . If you are then you should see everything early. Reply. The panels are laser straight, while the gaps are tight and consistent. This Cyclone Spoiler is offered with a Deluxe Marti report and transferable New York registration. No-one has ever conclusively been able to determine why sales were low, but plenty have put forth various reasons that sound plausible. 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. Used Mercury Cyclone For Sale By Year. I loved that dog, but a dog isnt a good fit for me these days, so I enjoy dogs vicariously through my clients, many of which have awesome dogs. 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! That meant it shared some seriously large power, while having its own unique styling and Mercury's lower production numbers. 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 429 Scroll Down for More Pictures Make Mercury Model Cyclone Year 1970 VIN 0H17C508519 Exterior. Shame the car isnt as nice as it appears. Burger, while new emissions (and safety) regs did pose an engineering challenge, the development and production decisions are based on consumer demand. Now, that engine is the 429ci Super Cobras Jet, and this is hooked to a C6 automatic transmission, with power finding its way to the bitumen via 3.91 Traction-Lok rear end. 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. This was purchased new at johnny Hass motors in lakewood, colorodo, 80215 on 10/19/1970 a full . Gateway Classic Cars of Philadelphia is proud to present this 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 429 Super Cobra Jet for sale. 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. Montville, New Jersey, United States. At 12 years old my cousin let me drive his 4-speed 429 Spoiler one mile down a dirt road on a hunting trip.I knew it was something special at the time but didnt know how much so till a few years later. Still gotta disagree. 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. The replacement 429ci Cobra Jet V8 was reportedly installed during previous ownership, and it is equipped with a Holley 750 four-barrel carburetor. Am i the only member, with very late access? Currently, the car has a 1970 Cobra Jet motor with a Super Cobra Jet Holley carb, intake manifold, and choke tubes. Bid for the chance to own a 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 429 Cobra Jet 4-Speed at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. In top-of-the-line Spoiler trim, only a few over 1631 were built in 1970 and only 353 in 1971. The starter is said to have been rebuilt and the battery, radiator, and hoses have reportedly been replaced during current ownership. The GT-E production was split between the juice cam 427 and the 428 Cobra Jet. has a full rear seat too. Parts are not as plentiful as back then and a whole lot more expensive. Once again, Mercury shuffled the Cyclone lineup for the 1970 model year. I hope that the seller has retained those wheels because the relative rarity of the 1970 Cyclone may mean that the buyer would want to refit them. This V8 is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission, which channels the power to a 3.50 Traction-Lok rear end. Donec sapien nisl, vulputate vitae rhoncus nec, imperdiet sit amet magna. Missed updates will be sent once your connection has been reestablished. You can walk around this car a hundred times and you will not find a single distraction. This car is one of 341 Drag Pack Spoilers made in 1970. Badassed & fast! The car spent time in Washington State before it was acquired by the seller in 2019, and subsequent refurbishment work reportedly consisted of stripping and repainting the body orange, refurbishing the interior with black and houndstooth upholstery, re-chroming the bumpers, refreshing the chrome trim, and replacing the windshield, radiator, power steering pump, and brake and suspension components. engine is missing theoriginalexhaust manifolds and the intake and Carb andbellhousing It dose, exhaust system with Xpipe and new muffler and tailpipe, original Toploader 4 speed shifter the boot looksaftermarket. Vulputate vitae rhoncus nec, imperdiet sit amet magna ended up on the site to a 3.50 Traction-Lok end. 3.91 Traction-Lok rear end serial number 0H17C509420 is shown above, and choke tubes Holley carb intake. W from above muscle cars that Ford/Mercury ever produced pronounced W from above 429 Super Jet! 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