Restored 1 of 100 Cyclone GT Convertible Indy 500 Pace Car 390/335 HP V8 C6

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eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1966 Mercury Cyclone GT Indy 500 Pace Car Restored 1 of 100 Cyclone GT Convertible Indy 500 Pace Car 390/335 HP V8 C6 Year: 1966 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Red Mileage: 77353 Transmission type: 3 Speed Automatic Engine: 390 V8 Interior color: White Vehicle Info SUMMARYConcours restorationBelieved to be 1 of 100 Indy 500 Pace CarsBelieved to be 1 of 33 Indy 500 Pace Cars used for parade laps390 cubic inch Interceptor V8C6 3-speed automatic transmissionThis Cyclone is equipped with a correct drivetrainOur sale includes vintage marketing materials and historic photosFactory power steeringFactory power drum brakes15-inch styled steel wheelsIf you're a fan of '60s muscle. it seems like everywhere you turn you see Mopar this or GM that. It's almost as if a large segment of the hobby has simply forgotten about the hot full-size cars Ford produced during Detroit's golden era. Or. maybe it's just selective memory. And maybe GM and Mopar guys are too ashamed to admit that cars like this sweet Mercury Cyclone. believed to be 1 of 100 factory-prepped Indy pace cars. 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. you'll be able to school 'the other guys' on the road AND at the show. Are you a diehard Ford fan who's looking for some rock-solid muscle that's stylish. powerful and roomy enough to take your other-minded friends on enlightening journeys? Then this slick drop-top is just the car you need!BODYWORK/TRIMIn typical '60s Motor City metric. Mercury's Cyclone. adorned with long surfaces and creases that stretch from stem to stern. is incredibly hard to get straight once it's been overhauled or reworked. Fortunately. the metal on this retro parade car has been subjected to a professional. concours restoration that involved excellent panel alignment and an astute attention to detail. Correct Cardinal Red 2-stage creates a nice foundation for familiar GT stripes and bright Indy 500 Pace Car decals. And items like a fiberglass. GT-specific hood. a bright white roof. a chrome driver's mirror and a variation of Comet and Cyclone badging lend the car just the right amount of detail. ENGINECyclones that actually paced the great race were equipped with moody 427s. For just looking good and putting wind in patrons' hair. parade cars made do with Ford's impressive 390 cubic inch Interceptor V8. As one of the hottest FE mills ever created. this highly regarded engine cranks out a conservatively rated 335 horsepower and runs every bit as good as its brilliant Ford Blue paint suggests. As you can see. the car's impressive engine bay has been carefully sprayed in a smooth coat of Satin Black paint. All the motor's ancillary components. from its fresh brake booster and Autolite Sta-Ful battery to its chrome valve covers and freshly decaled air cleaner. are present and accounted for. And this awesome drop-top. which is every bit as fast and potent as it was 49 years ago. is reliable and ready to hit the road!DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSIONAt the bottom of this GT. solid floors and a beefy frame are supported by a rebuilt suspension that's clean and lucid. The muscular 390's power is transmitted rearward through a correct C6 3-speed and what appears to be a correct. 9-inch axle. At the front of that drivetrain. factory power steering mixes surprisingly tight turns with modern. responsive feedback. At the center of the floor. you'll find a free flowing. true-dual exhaust system that. thanks to a pair of glasspack-style mufflers. gives the big engine a deep and throaty voice. And at the corners of the car. power drum brakes. which supply quick and precise stops. ride behind styled steel wheels and meaty 215/65R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As. INTERIORThis Mercury's thorough restoration included the installation of a correct White and Red interior. Firm bucket seats ride between carpeted floor mats. a silver-trimmed console and a chrome shifter. A pliable dash. equipped with a Mercury AM radio. is augmented by a small tachometer. Silver-trimmed door panels nicely contrast Cardinal Red frames. Power top operation makes sunny day cruising as easy as the flip of a switch. In front of the driver. a 2-spoke. "Cyclone" branded steering wheel spins around a body-matched column. And behind the passengers. a fully restored trunk features a correct jack and full-size spare tire. HISTORICAL INFORMATIONHere's a detailed look at how this Merc's VIN and Door Tag break downMODEL: 1966 Mercury Cyclone GT ConvertibleASSEMBLY: Lorain. OhioPRODUCTION DATE: April 5th. 1966UNIT NUMBER: xxxxxxDSO: Memphis. TennesseePRICE: $2. 91--ENGINE: 390 cubic inch Interceptor V8 that's equipped with a 4-barrel carburetorCOMPRESSION: 10. 5 to 1HORSEPOWER: 335TORQUE: 427 lb. /ft. --TRANSMISSION: C6 dual-range 3-speed automaticAXLE: Conventional differential that's fitted with 3. 25 gears--PAINT: Cardinal RedTRIM: White & RedOUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIESVintage marketing materialsA showboard displaying images of the 1966 Indy 500A 1:18th scale die-cast replicaWhen it comes to maximizing the amount of car your money will buy. you simply can't go wrong with a big Detroit cruiser. A scant fraction of Mercury's 1966 Cyclones were used as speedway parade cars. And when you consider that this drop-top is believed to have made laps at quite possibly the most well known racing event ever created. you have a head turning classic that's fun. historic AND rare. If you're looking for a stylish. comfortable. and reliable piece that commands a lot of respect on the show field. and feels right at home on the highway. this hot GT is your ticket! About This Auction Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it. but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000. 00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)596-5211 or (704)773-4648. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. 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Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 440-413-0849 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-235-2973 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4658 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4648 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-562-6226 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-562-6226 Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC 28269 704. 596. 5211 info@RKMotorsCharlotte. com