1969 Mercury Cyclone

Description

Spawned from Mercury’s full-size line, the Cyclone began as a trim level for the popular Mercury Comet. The trim was designed to give the higher-end brand a sporty package to their full-size sedan. For the second generation of the Cyclone, they would drop the Comet name and the Cyclone stood on its own as Mercury’s answer to the full-size performance luxury cars offered by their competitors. The Cyclone’s third generation would cement its reputation for performance by breaking a speed record at Daytona International Speedway, hitting 182.22 miles per hour, earning the title of fastest car of the year. This Cyclone generation lasted from 1968 to 1969, and for the second year, Mercury expanded the engine options. The highly acclaimed Windsor family of engines made its way into Mercury with the Windsor 351 cu-in V8. This V8 developed 290 horsepower and, through a four-speed manual transmission, delivered an exhilarating driving experience.

This faithfully preserved 1969 Mercury Cyclone is finished in its original (144A) Black exterior adorned in authentic gold side stripes on (8Y) Nugget Gold vinyl interior with the optional center console. The interior is completed with optional bucket seats and original still-in-the-factory plastic lap belts. This factory-correct example serves as a time capsule, showcasing a blend of luxury, power, and the free-spirited rebellion that defined the muscle car era.

Highlights

• Accompanied by Marti report

• Two-owner example

• Four speed manual transmission wide ratio 

• Powered by a Windsor 351 cu-in V8 developing 290 horsepower

• Finished in (A) Black on (8Y) Nugget Gold Comfortweave vinyl bucket seats

• Optioned with air conditioning Whisper Air

• This 1969 Mercury Cyclone is offered with the five-digit odometer currently displaying 13,786 miles; however, the true mileage is unknown 

Features

• Power steering

• 14inch Styled steel wheels

• 7.75x14-4 Ply rated black sidewall tires

• Power brakes

• Heater

• Courtesy lights

• Electric clock

• 3.00:1 conventional rear axle 

• AM/FM stereo radio

• Tinted glass-complete

• Heavy duty suspension

Known Imperfections

• Minor paint swirls around the trunk lid 

• Small area of bubbling on the driver’s side of the hood

• Minor pitting and fading on driver's side door chrome

• Scratches on rear glass

• Pitting and fading on passengers side chrome on rear window and door

• Damaged hood insulation 

• Minor paint swirls around the hood 

• Pitting on center console 

Included 

• Marti Report

• Full size spare

• Jack

Ownership History

Originally built on 15 January1969 at the Lorian Ford plant it was sold new by Fette Motors of Clifton, New Jersey,the original owner sold the vehicle in 2023 to the current owner.