1970 Mercury Cyclone GT Literally Parked in the Bush Is Surprisingly Rare, 1-of-1
If you're in the market for a rare project and don't want to spend a small fortune on a car that stands out from the crowd, this 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT is worth a chance.
eBay seller nakita7 posted the car on eBay, revealing that the Cyclone GT is parked in some sort of a junkyard – see the other cars sitting next to it – but surrounded by vegetation.
If you're a Mercury fan, you probably know that the Montego wasn't the most popular model in 1970, and the Cyclone GT was even more special. Mercury built only a little over 100K Montego examples this year, and the Cyclone GT 2-door hardtop accounted for approximately 10K units.
This means that only 10% of the Montegos rolled off the assembly lines as a Cyclone GT, so you can imagine that these cars can easily become highly desirable collectibles in the right shape.
The example in these photos is surprisingly rare. The Marti report reveals that the car was fitted from the factory with a 351ci four-barrel engine paired with an automatic transmission. Only 3,470 examples left the factory with the same configuration.
However, what truly sets it apart from the crowd is the engine and other pieces of equipment. The car is painted in Competition Orange – it's unclear if it still wears the original finish, but it certainly looks intriguing – and only 448 Cyclone GTs used the same paint when leaving the factory. Only 37 cars sported Black Houndstooth Cloth bucket seats, and this is the point where this Cyclone is becoming incredibly rare. Only 2 were equipped with heavy-duty batteries, and only one – this one – came with styled steel wheels.
As anyone can tell, this Cyclone GT isn't currently in its best shape, and the floors and the trunk require some attention. This isn't surprising, considering where it's parked, but have this in mind if your plan is a complete restoration.
The owner says the frame is still decent, while the engine is no longer running. The 351ci unit is still in the car, but its condition is unknown, so you'll better have the engine inspected before making an offer if your objective is restoring this Cyclone to factory specifications.
Otherwise, the car flexes a better shape than expected, especially for a car literally parked in the bush. It deserves an in-person or third-party verification, and you'll need a trailer to take it home, though it's unclear if the wheels roll freely.
The battle starts at $1, but the owner configured a reserve. They claim it's a "very reasonable reserve," but how high the bidding must go to unlock it is unknown. The car is located near Edmonton, Alberta, and you'll have to handle shipping.
eBay seller nakita7 posted the car on eBay, revealing that the Cyclone GT is parked in some sort of a junkyard – see the other cars sitting next to it – but surrounded by vegetation.
If you're a Mercury fan, you probably know that the Montego wasn't the most popular model in 1970, and the Cyclone GT was even more special. Mercury built only a little over 100K Montego examples this year, and the Cyclone GT 2-door hardtop accounted for approximately 10K units.
This means that only 10% of the Montegos rolled off the assembly lines as a Cyclone GT, so you can imagine that these cars can easily become highly desirable collectibles in the right shape.
The example in these photos is surprisingly rare. The Marti report reveals that the car was fitted from the factory with a 351ci four-barrel engine paired with an automatic transmission. Only 3,470 examples left the factory with the same configuration.
However, what truly sets it apart from the crowd is the engine and other pieces of equipment. The car is painted in Competition Orange – it's unclear if it still wears the original finish, but it certainly looks intriguing – and only 448 Cyclone GTs used the same paint when leaving the factory. Only 37 cars sported Black Houndstooth Cloth bucket seats, and this is the point where this Cyclone is becoming incredibly rare. Only 2 were equipped with heavy-duty batteries, and only one – this one – came with styled steel wheels.
As anyone can tell, this Cyclone GT isn't currently in its best shape, and the floors and the trunk require some attention. This isn't surprising, considering where it's parked, but have this in mind if your plan is a complete restoration.
The owner says the frame is still decent, while the engine is no longer running. The 351ci unit is still in the car, but its condition is unknown, so you'll better have the engine inspected before making an offer if your objective is restoring this Cyclone to factory specifications.
Otherwise, the car flexes a better shape than expected, especially for a car literally parked in the bush. It deserves an in-person or third-party verification, and you'll need a trailer to take it home, though it's unclear if the wheels roll freely.
The battle starts at $1, but the owner configured a reserve. They claim it's a "very reasonable reserve," but how high the bidding must go to unlock it is unknown. The car is located near Edmonton, Alberta, and you'll have to handle shipping.