1970 Mercury Other for sale $55,900

If youre a fan of 70s muscle it seems like everywhere you turn you see MoPar this or GM that. Its almost as if a large segment of the hobby has simply forgotten about all the hot cars Ford produced during Detroits golden era. Or maybe its just selective memory. And maybe GM and MoPar guys are too ashamed to admit that cars like this sweet Mercury Cyclone an authentic fully documented Spoiler are much cooler and much more exclusive than their beloved classics. At any rate the proof is on the pavement. And if you buy this fully sorted piece of Americana youll be able to school the other guys on the road AND at the show. Are you a diehard Ford fan whos looking for some rock-solid muscle thats stylish powerful and roomy enough to take your other-minded friends on enlightening journeys? Then this slick Merc is just the car you need!

BODYWORK/TRIM

In typical 70s Motor City metric Mercurys aggressive Cyclone adorned with long surfaces and creases that stretch from stem to stern is incredibly hard to get straight once its been overhauled or reworked. Fortunately the metal on this retro racer was subjected to a ground-up restoration that involved excellent panel alignment and an astute attention to detail. Correct Competition Blue 2-stage creates a nice foundation for sporty stripes a functional ram air hood and of course correct spoilers. And items like broad bumpers color-keyed mirrors an intricate rear valance and a distinct gun sight grille create a sophisticated profile that even 46 years later marches to the beat of its own drum.

ENGINE

Fords impressive Cobra Jet V8 was standard fare for the Cyclone Spoiler. And while Dearborn brass rated the lethal powerplants at a mere 375 horsepower it was common knowledge that the engines actually produced over 500 horses! Pop this Mercs hood and youll find 429 cubic inches of Ford big block that in its fully restored state does a fantastic job of mimicking assembly line aesthetics. At full throttle the flapper valve opens drawing cool oxygen through a correctly painted ram air induction system in to a spry Autolite 4-barrel. Below that juice box cast iron heads seat a cast iron intake between finned aluminum valve covers. At the front of that intake a traditional points distributor sequences spark through 7mm High Temp Static Suppression cables. Cast iron exhaust manifolds conduct an octane-fueled symphony through free-breathing tail pipes. In front of those tubes traditional V-belts spin correct power steering and a rebuilt alternator next to an Autolite-topped battery. A large radiator cycles coolant through reproduction Autolite hoses and old school screw clamps. And as you can see from our high resolution photography the Ford Blue beast is homed in a solid engine bay that plants fresh decals in a smooth coat of Satin Black skin.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

At the bottom of this hardtop solid floors and a beefy frame are supported by a rebuilt suspension thats clean and lucid. The muscular 429 transmits power through a close-ratio Toploader 4-speed which spins a nodular 9-inch axle thats finished with a correct Traction-Lok differential and correct 3.50 gears. At the front of that drivetrain correct power steering mixes surprisingly tight turns with responsive feedback. At the center of the undercoated floors a true-dual exhaust system utilizes a pair of Flowmaster dual-chamber mufflers to give the big engine a deep and throaty voice. At the corners of the car correct power front disc and rear drum brakes supply quick and precise