Vehicle Category
Many Cyclones are used on a semi-regular basis. They go to weekly cruise nights and are also shown at local shows. Few are trailered to events. While not as big as other groups, the Comet Cyclone GT enthusiasts are just as enthusiastic.
Books
• Mercury Comet & Cyclone Limited Edition Extra 1960-1975 by R. M. Clarke
• Standard Catalog of American Muscle Cars 1960-1972 by John Gunnell
• Mercury Muscle Cars( Musclecar Color History) by David Newhardt
• 1966 Comet, Falcon, Fairlane and Mustang Shop Manual by Ford Motor Company
• Muscle Cars Field Guide: American Supercars 1960-2000 by John Gunnell websites
www. mustangsandmore. com www. musclecarclub. com www. fordcarz. com www. fordmuscle. com
Alternative 1966 Buick Skylark Gran Sport
Alternative
1966 Chevelle SS 396
Number built – 13,816
0-60 / quarter-mile – 7.6 seconds, 14.1 seconds at 95 mph
Top speed – 115 mph est.
Price – MSRP- $ 3,019; Today – $ 7,850- $ 22,200
Number built – 72,272
0-60 / quarter-mile – 7.9 seconds, 14.6 seconds at 99 mph
Top speed – 120 mph est.
Price – MSRP- $ 2,776; Today – $ 12,900- $ 42,000
REVIEW
The Cyclone GT was Mercury’ s version of a factory hot rod. It established Ford’ s premium division as a contributor to the glory days of performance cars.
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