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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