MERCURY CYCLONE

The 'Mercury Cyclone' was produced from 1964 to 1972, beginning as an option for the 1964 Mercury Comet, and continuing as a 'Mercury Comet Cyclone' for the next three years. From 1968, the name 'Cyclone' was applied to the Mercury Montego.

Contents
1964
1966
1967
1968
1969
1970
1971
1972
External links

1964

Engine:

★ 289 V8 210 hp

★ 289 V8 271 hp Special Order (extremely rare)

★

1966

Engine:

★ 289 V8 200 hp

★ 390 V8 335 hp

1967

★ 289 V8 200 hp

★ 390 V8 320 hp

1968

1968 MERCURY MONTEGO, COMET, CYCLONE 

(NOTE: Mercury Cyclone is closely tied to Montego and Comet that they

are included as reference.)

The 1968 Montego shared it's body with the Mercury Comet, but the Montego

had  curb moldings, cigar lighter, and a glove box lock.

MONTEGO COMET:

BODY CODE                       PRICE           PRODUCTION

65A--Sports Coupe, 6P           $2477           16693

MONTEGO

54B--4 door sedan, 6P           $2504           18492

65B--2 door HT, 6P              $2552           15002

MONTEGO MX:  The MX had full length upper and lower body trim, chrome wheel

well trim, vinyl top, bright metal upper door frames, simulated wood inserts

in the lower body molding, carpeting, and wood grain trimmed door panels.

54D--4 door sedan, 6P           $2657           15264

65D--2 door HT, 6P              $2675           25827

76D--2 door convertible         $2935           3248

71B/71C--4 door Station wagon   $2876           9328

MONTEGO BROUGHAM:  Nothing known

54C--4 door sedan

65C--2 door HT

CYCLONE:  The Cyclones had a mid tire level body tape stripe.  The GT's had

an upper level body stripe, buckets, wide whitewall tires, special wheel

covers, all vinyl interior, and the special handling package.  The Cyclone

and Cyclone GT Prduction numbers are mixed together. (The base Cyclones got the 

smaller engines standard, while the GTs got the 390 standard. Note: can someone 

verifiy this?) While the 427 was available, none were built per www.martiauto.com. 

63A/63C--2 Door HT Fastback     $2768           12260

65F/65G--2 Door HT              $2768           1368

63H--2 door HT Fastback GT

65H--2 door HT GT                               334 (May be only 302CI eng with bucket seat option)

                                                    (verified with FoMoCo 1991)

ENGINES:

CID     Comp Ratio      Carb    HP      VIN Code

200 L6  8.8:1           1-1bbl  115     T

302 V8  9.0:1           1-2bbl  210     F (some Comets received 289 1-2bbl engines)

302 V8  10.0:1          1-4bbl  230     J

390 V8  9.5:1           1-2bbl  265     Y

390 V8  10.5:1          1-4bbl  325     S

427 V8  10.9:1          1-4bbl  390     W

428 V8  10.6:1          1-4bbl  335     R  (Cobra Jet)

TRANSMISSION:

Transmission Type              Door Plate Code

3 speed manual                  1

4 speed manual                  5

C4 Automatic                    W

C6 Automatic                    U

C6 Automatic (Special Duty)     Z

MX Automatic                    Y

FMX Automatic                   X

OPTIONS:

OPTION                          PRICE

Heavy Duty Battery              $  7.44

Deluxe Seat Belts               $ 29.61 (convertible)

Rear Window Defogger            $ 21.25

Tinted Glass                    $ 35.05

Tinted Windshield               $ 21.09

Adjustable Headrests            $ 42.75

Luggage Carrier (SW)            $ 62.99

LH Remote Mirror                $  9.60

Two Tone Paint                  $ 30.96

AM Radio w/ Antenna             $ 61.40

AM/FM Stereo w/ Antenna         $184.95

Reflective Tape Stripe          $ 16.85

Oxford Roof                     $ 94.55

Bucket Seats                    $110.15

Third Seat in Wagons            $ 51.31

Four Way Power Bench Seat       $ 62.45

Four Way Power Bucket Seats     $ 62.45

Dual Rear Speakers              $ 26.00

Power Steering                  $ 95.00

Deluxe Steering Wheel           $ 13.90

Tachometer                      $ 48.00

Dual Action Tailgate (SW)       $ 45.40

Comfort Weave Vinyl Seats       $ 24.47

Ventilation System              $ 15.60

Deluxe Wheel Covers w/ Spinners $ 20.10

Wheel Covers                    $ 41.40

Wire Wheel Covers (GT or HT Grp) $ 50.75

  Without GT of HT Group        $ 72.05

Styled Steel Wheels (GT/HT Grp) $ 96.36

  Without GT or HT Group        $117.65

Power rear window (Wagon)       $ 31.62

Power Windows                   $100.10

Interval Windshield Wipers      $ 14.19

Front Shoulder Belts            $ 50.00

Appearance Group                $ 77.80

Appearance Protection Group     $ 25.28

  4 doors                       $ 29.17

Appearance Spec Protec Group    $ 64.85

Decor Group                     $ 42.11  (with asp Group)

                                $ 60.95  (HT W/O Group)

                                $ 54.45  (Sedan W/O Group)

Light Group                     $ 19.50

PACKAGE GROUPS:

Appearance Group:

Brougham interior options, unique seat and door trim, Brougham script on

instrument panel, Deluxe steering wheel on MX, 

Appearance Protection Group:

Vinyl front and rear floor mats, door edge guards, and licence plate frames.

Appearance Special Protection Group:

Deluxe wheel covers, Whitewall tires, courtousy light group, and comfort

stream ventalation.

Decor Group:

Wheel lip mouldings, right upper door frames, lower back panel applique,

Deluxe wheel covers.

Light Group:

Two instrument panel lights, glove box light, ash tray light, trunk light,

rear door jamb switches.

1969

1969 MERCURY CYCLONE, MONTEGO, AND COMET

(NOTE: Since Cyclone is tied so close to Montego, Conet it is included as reference)

The 1969 Montego was basically unchanged from 1968 with the exception of a

slight modification in the grille where the center of the grille protruded

slightly.  Also, the L-M emblem was now centered in the grille.

COMET:  The Comet now had Teakwood appliques on the instrument panel and the

upholstery was now cloth and vinyl as standard.  The base engine was the 250

Inline 6.

MODEL                              PRICE           PRODUCTION

65A--2 Door HT, 6P                 $2515           14104

54A--4 Door Seadan, 6P             $2565                

MONTEGO:  The Montego had moldings above the rocker panels and trunk lid,

pinstripes on the upper body, and carpeting with a cloth and vinyl interior

was standard.

65B--4 Door Seadn, 6P              $2538           21950

54B--2 Door HT, 6P                 $2588           17785

71B--4 Door Station Wagon          $2799

MONTEGO MX:  The MX had full length lower body moldings, chrome wheel lip

moldings, fender to fender upper body chrome trim, and Teakwood appliques on

the lower instrument panel as standard.

54D--4 Door Sedan, 6P              $2701           17738

65D--2 Door HT, 6P                 $2719           22909

76D--2 Door Covertible, 6P         $2979           1725

71A/71C--4 Door Station Wagon,6P   $2962           10590

MONTEGO MX BROUGHAM:  No Information Available.  Reference the 1968 Model.

CYCLONE:  The Cyclone now came only in a fastback style.  It featured most

of the trim of the Montego MX, but it also had twin racing stripes, ventless

front side windows, and a tinted rear window.

63A/63C--2 Door HT Fastback          $2754           5882

CYCLONE CJ:  This Cyclone is the most desirable of the 1969 Montego's.  The

features were a blacked-out grille framed in chrome with a Cyclone emblem in

the center.  The CJ also came standard with the 428 Cobra Jet engine, dual

exhausts, a 3.50:1 rear axle ratio, engine dress up kit, hood stripe, and

the competition handling package.  There is a Cyclone Package also available.

63H--2 Door HT Fastback              $3207           3261

ENGINE DATA:  MONTEGO ENGINES

CID             Comp Ratio      Carb.   HP      VIN CODE

250 L6          9.5:1           1-1bbl  155     L

302 V8          9.5:1           1-2bbl  220     F

351 V8          9.5:1           1-2bbl  250     H

351 V8          10.7:1          1-4bbl  290     M

390 V8          10.5:1          1-4bbl  320     S

428 V8          10.6:1          1-4bbl  335     Q
★ 

428 V8          10.6:1          1-4bbl  335     R^

428 V8          10.5:1          1-4bbl  360     P


★ Police Interceptor Engine

^Equipped with Ram Air

NOTE:  All 428 engines were not available in the Montego MX Brougham.

ENGINE DATA:  CYCLONE SERIES

302 V8          9.5:1           1-2bbl  220     F

351 V8          9.5:1           1-2bbl  250     H

351 V8          10.7:1          1-4bbl  290     M

390 V8          10.5:1          1-4bbl  320     S

428 V8          10.6:1          1-4bbl  335     Q

428 V8          10.6:1          1-4bbl  335     R
★ 


★ Equipped with Ram Air

TRANSMISSIONS AVAILABLE:

Transmission                    Door Plate Code

3 Speed Manual                  1

4 Speed Manual - Wide Ratio     5

4 Speed Manual - Close Ratio    6

C4 Automatic                    W

C6 Automatic                    U

C6 Automatic (Special Duty)     Z

MX Automatic                    Y

FMX Automatic                   X

OPTIONS:

Option                          Price

Heavy Duty Battery              $  7.80

Electric Clock                  $ 15.60

Cross Country Ride Pacakage     $ 13.00

Competition Handling Package    $ 31.10

Curb Moldings                   $ 15.60

Tinted Glass                    $ 35.00

Front Head Restraints           $ 17.00

Hood Lock Pins (Cyclone)        $  7.80

Luggage Carrier on MX Wagons    $ 46.70

LH Remote Mirror on Cyclone     $ 13.00

LH Remote Mirror                $ 10.40

Righthand Racing Mirror         $  6.50

Two Tone Paint                  $ 31.10

Dual Tape Stripes (Cyclone)     $ 31.10

Power Disc Brakes               $ 64.80

4 Way Power Bench Seat          $ 73.90

Power Steering                  $ 94.60

Power Tailgate Window (SW)      $ 35.00

Power Windows(X:Comet/Montego)  $104.90

AM Radio                        $ 60.90

AM FM Stereo with Twin Speakers $185.30

Dual Rear Seat Speakers         $ 25.90

Deluxe Seat Belts (Convertible) $ 15.60

Bucket Seats WO Console         $110.10

Third Seat (SW)                 $ 51.20

Sports Console (MX & Cyclones)  $155.70

Rim Blow Steering Wheel         $ 35.00

Tachometer                      $ 48.00

Comfortweave Vinyl (MX)         $ 24.70

Deluxe Wheel Covers w/ Spinners $ 41.50

Styled Steel Wheels             $116.60

Interval Windshield Wipers      $ 16.90

Yacht Deck Paneling (MX Wagon)  $149.00

Courtesy Light Group            $ 19.50

Decor Group                     $ 54.50

  w/Special Appearance Group    $ 42.80

Special Appearance Group        $ 64.80

Sports Appearance Group         $149.00

SPECIAL GROUPS:

Courtesy Light Group:

  Twin dash panel lights

  Glove box light

  Ashtray light

  Luggage compartment light

  Cargo light (SW)

  Rear door jamb switches (Sedan)

Decor Group:

  Bright wheel lip moldings

  Trunk lid applique

  Bright upper door frames in sedans

  Deluxe wheel covers on hardtops and Montego sedan

Special Appearance Group:

  Deluxe whhel covers

  WSW tires

  Courtesy light group

  Comfort stream ventalation

(Group not available on Cyclone CJ)

Sports Appearance Group:

  Bucket seats

  LH Remote racing mirror

  Turbine wheel covers

  Rim blow stering wheel

1970

1970 MERCURY MONTEGO AND CYCLONE

(NOTE: In 1970 the Cyclone and Montego were on

the same platform, so the Montego information is 

included as reference).

The 1970 Montego went through a major design 

change.  The produding front hood now had a 

"coffin" look about it and all the sheetmetal 

was redesigned, as well as the interior.  The

exterior shared the basic lines of the Torino 

while the interior was almost exactly the 

same as the Torino's with minor trim 

differences.

MONTEGO:  The Comet was dropped and the Montego 

became the base mid-sized car.  Base engine was 

a 250ci, inline 6.

Model                   Price           Production

65A--2 Door, 6P         $2473           21298

54A--4 Door Sedan, 6P   $2560           13988

MONTEGO MX:  The MX had all the features of the base Montego plus mid body

side molding, chrome trim around the decklid, window frames on all four

doors, loop carpeting, pleated cloth and vinyl or all vinyl interior, and a

teakwood applique insert for the steering wheel.

65B/65E--2 Door HT, 6P  $2563           31670

57B--4 Door Seadn, 6P   $2662           16708

71C--4 Door Wagon, 6P   $2996           5094

MONTEGO MX BROUGHAM:  The Brougham featured hidden headlights, chrome rocker

panels, wheel well moldings, dual upper body pinstripes, six-pod taillights,

(As opposed to 4 for the Base and MX), and silver or black appliques on the

rear deck panel.

65D--2 Door HT, 6P      $2730           8074

54D--4 Door Seadn, 6P   $2712           3315

57D--4 Door HT Seadn, 6P$2844           3685

71A--4 Door Wagon, 6P   $3090           2682

CYCLONE:  The apparent differences in the Cyclone was the center section of

the grille was a chrome square divided into four pieces with a chrome circle

in the center.  Rectangular running lights were also included in the grille

along with the turn signal/marker lights in the bumper.  The Competition

handling package came standard. Code "N" engine standard.

65F--2 Door HT, 6P      $3037           1695

CYCLONE GT:  This model carried a non-functional hood scoop, full length

lower body side molding, LH remote mirror and RH racing mirror, high back

bucket seats, special door panel trim, and a three spoke rim blow steering

wheel. Code "H" engine standard.

65H--2 Door HT, 6P      $3025           10170

CYCLONE SPOILER:  This model had front and rear spoilers, exposed

headlights, mid side body stripes, scooped hood, dual racing mirrors,

competition handling package, and full instrumentation. Code "C" engine 

standard.

65G--2 Door HT, 6P      $3530           1631

ENGINE:

Montego:

CID     Comp Ratio      Carb    HP      VIN CODE

250 L6  9.0:1           1-1bbl  155     L

302 V8  9.5:1           1-2bbl  220     F

351 V8  9.5:1           1-2bbl  250     H

351 V8  11.0:1          1-4bbl  300     M

429 V8  10.5:1          1-2bbl  320     K

429 V8  10.5:1          1-4bbl  360     N

429 V8  10.5:1          1-4bbl  360     C

Note:  While Fords had a distinction between ram air and non-RA cars via 

the engine designation, Mercury just kept one code - C - and ram air was 

optional like any other option. SCJ cars were not designated with any 

engine code; rather, they can be determined by the axle code. 

SCJs could have ram air or not.

TRANSMISSION TYPES:

Trans                           Door Plate Code

3 Speed Manual                  1

4 Speed Manual - Wide Ratio     5

4 Speed Manual - Close Ratio    6

Semi-Automatic Stick Shift      V

C4 Automatic                    W

C6 Automatic                    U

C6 Automatic (Special Duty)     Z

FMX Automatic                   X

OPTIONS:

Option                          Price

Air Conditioning                $388.60

55 Amp. Alternator              $ 20.80

Heavy Duty Battery              $  7.80

Extra Cooling Package           $  7.80

Cross Country Ride              $  9.10

Tinted Glass                    $ 36.30

Tinted Windshield (Fleet Only)  $ 25.90

Heater and Defroster            $ 22.10

Low Gear Lockout                $  6.50

Luggage Carrier wo/air deflec   $ 54.30

  w/air deflector               $ 73.90

LH Remote Racing Mirror         $ 13.00

Front Disc Brakes               $ 64.80

4 Way Power Bench Seat          $ 73.90

Power Steering                  $104.90

Power Windows                   $104.90

Protective Body Side Molding    $ 25.90

AM Radio                        $ 60.90

AM FM Stereo                    $212.50

Dual Rear Seat Speakers         $ 27.30

Deluxe Seat Belts               $ 15.60

Automatic Seatback Release (2D) $ 38.90

Highback Comforweave Bucket Sts $119.20

Third Seat in MX Wagon          $ 63.70

Rim-Blow Steering Wheel         $ 35.00

Sun Roof (2 Door)               $375.70

Upbeat Spectrum Stripe (MX 2D)  $ 32.40

Comfortweave Vinyl (MX)         $ 32.40

Upbeat Watch Plaid Seats (MX)   $ 32.40

High Level Ventalation          $ 15.50

Vinyl Roof                      $ 99.80

Deluxe Wheel Covers             $ 25.90

Luxury Wheel Covers             $ 41.50

Styled Steel Wheels             $ 38.90

Interval Windshield Wipers      $ 25.90

Instrumentation Group           $ 77.80

Trailer Towing Package          $151.60

  w/o AC                        $159.40

SPECIAL PACKAGES:

Instrumentation Group:

  Tachometer

  Oil Pressure Gauge

  Ammeter Gauge

Trailer Towing Package:

  351 2V Engine

  Power Disc Brakes

  Competitive Handling Package

  Extra Cooling Package

  Heavy Duty Alternator

  Heavy Duty Battery

SPECIAL TIRES:

Mud and Snow Tires                              $  7.80

F78-14 WW w/ 250 L6 or 302 V8                   $ 31.10

          w/ 351 V8                             $ 49.30

G78-14 WW w/ 351 V8                             $ 49.30

          w/ 429 V8                             $ 64.80

F70-14 Traction Tires w/ 250 L6 or 302 V8       $ 77.80

                      w/ 351 V8                 $ 59.60

G70-14 Traction Tires w/ 250 L6 or 302 V8       $ 95.90

                      w/ 351 V8                 $ 77.80

                      w/ 429 V8                 $ 59.60

G70-14 WW w/ 250 L6 or 302 V8                   $ 83.00

          w/ 351 V8                             $ 64.80

INTERESTING NOTES:

92.6% had an automatic transmission

87% had a V8 engine

49.5% had air conditioning

88.1% had power steering

62.9% had hide-away headlights

42.1% had power disc brakes

10.2% had bucket seats

1% had power seats

1% had metallic green primer

4 NASCAR races were won in 1970 by Mercurys

1971

1971 Mercury Montego and Cyclone

(NOTE: The Montego info is provided as a reference as it closely

related to the Cyclone)

The 1971 Mercury Montego was basically a carryover from 1970 with the

exception of the grille being toned down a bit in a criss-cross pattern.

Wheel lip and window moldings were now standard on base models.  In the

drivetrain department, the compression ratios dropped quite a bit and the

selection of engines decreased.

1971 MERCURY MONTEGO

MONTEGO:  Base engine was still the 250ci Inline 6.

Model                           Price           Production

65A--2 Door HT, 6P              $2777           9623

54A--4 Door Seadan, 6P          $2772           5718

MONTEGO MX:  The MX had chrome rocker panels and MONTEGO in script on the

rear quarter panel.  The main interior differences between the base model

and the MX was it was a bit plushier.

65B--2 Door HT, 6P              $2891           13719

54B--4 Door Sedan, 6P           $2891           13559

71C--4 Door Station Wagon, 6P   $3215           3698

MONTEGO MX BROUGHAM:  The Brougham had upper body pin stripes and Duluxe

wheel covers.  In the interior, the door panels had woodgrained trim with

chrome.  On the wagons, a dual action tailgate was standard.

65D--2 Door HT, 6P              $3085           2851

57D--4 Door HT, 6P              $3157           1156

54D--4 Door Sedan, 6P           $3073           1565

71A--4 Door Station Wagon       $3456           2121

CYCLONE:  Direct carryover from 1970.

65F--2 Door HT, 6P              $3369           444

CYCLONE GT:  Again, a carryover from 1970.  The center "shotgun" grill

now had a "GT" emblem in place of the open circle in the previous year. 

The base engine was the 351 4V.

65H--2 Door HT, 6P              $3681           2287

CYCLONE SPOILER:  The wider body stripes started at the front of the fenders, 

and were placed higher on the body.  The rear spoiler was now painted black, 

instead of body color. The base engine was now the 351 4V, but many were equipped 

with the optional 429CJ or 429CJ ram air.  A Cyclone Spoiler was not available 

with the 429 Thunder Jet, 429 Policew Interceptor, nor the 429 Boss.  

The center "gunsight" on the grille was larger than the previous year, but 

did not have an emblem like the GT.  Bumper mounted turn signal lenses were 

now amber, chrome trim was deleted from the rear edge of the hood, and the 

side view sport mirrors were located differently.  The interior now sported 

molded one-piece door panels, but the rear side panels were still embossed 

vinyl over cardboard. It came with 7: wide wheels with hub caps and trim rings, 

Traction Loc differential, and a 3.25:1 rear axle as standard.

65G--2 Door HT, 6P              $3801           353

ENGINES:

CID     Comp Ratio      Carb            HP      VIN CODE

250 L6  9.0:1           1-1bbl          145     L

302 V8  9.0:1           1-2bbl          210     F
★ 

351 V8  9.0:1           1-2bbl          240     H

351 V8  10.7:1          1-4bbl          285     M^

429 V8  11.3:1          1-4bbl          370     C"


★ A 302 2V engine with VIN CODE D was for the Taxi Package.

^A 351 4V "GT" engine with VIN CODE Q

"Cobra Jet

Note: Mercury reverted back to the regular Ford-like designations, so the 

CJ ram air cars were coded "J"

TRANSMISSION:

Transmission Type               Door Plate Code

3 Speed Manual                  1

4 Speed Manual - Wide Ratio     5

4 Speed Manula - Close Ratio    6

C4 Automatic                    W

C6 Automatic                    U

C6 Automatic (Special Duty)     Z

FMX Automatic                   X

Semi Automatic                  V

OPTIONS:

Option                                  Price

Heavy Duty Battery                      $ 13.00

Electric Clock                          $ 18.20

Extra Duty Cooling                      $  7.80

Console                                 $ 60.90

Rear Window Defroster                   $ 48.00

Tinted Glass                            $ 42.80

Luggage Carrier (MX SW)                 $ 59.60

  w/ Air Deflector                      $ 79.10

LH Remote Mirror                        $ 13.00

Body Side Molding                       $ 33.70

Front Disc Brakes                       $ 70.00

4 Way Power Seat                        $ 77.80

Power Steering                          $115.30

Power Windows                           $115.30

Power Tailgate Window (SW)              $ 35.00

AM Radio                                $ 66.10

AM FM Stereo                            $218.90

Vinyl Roof                              $ 99.80

Deluxe Seat Belts                       $ 38.90

High Back Bucket Seats                  $132.20

Houndstooth Cyclone Interior            $ 32.40

Third Seat (SW)                         $ 80.00

Two Tone Comfortweave Seats (MX)        $ 32.40

Rim Blow Steering Wheel                 $ 35.00

Tilt Steering Wheel                     $ 25.90

Hub Caps w/ Trim Rings (Cyclone)        $ 31.10

Deluxe Wheel Covers                     $ 25.90

Luxury Wheel Covers                     $ 18.20

Courtesy Light Group                    $ 20.80

Instrumentation Group                   $ 84.20

Trailer Towing Package                  $120.50

Air Conditioning                        $408.00

For Information on what's included in the groups, refer to the 1970 Montego.

INTERESTING NOTES:

97.1% had an automatic transmission

91.5% had a V8 engine

94.5% had power steering

49.5% had power brakes

8.5% had power windows

58.3% had air conditioning

11 NASCAR races were won by Mercury in 1971.

1972

NOTE: A 1972 Cyclone was never made; only a Montego GT.  However, there was a "Cyclone" 

performance package mentioned.  It included the 351 Cobra Jet, Competition Handling Package, 

Performance Instrumentation Group, and non-functional hood scoops.  Production figures are unknown. 

1972 Mercury Montego

The 1972 Montego was a completely new body over the 1971.  The Interior went

through a total redesign and the exterior sheet metal was totally different.

Most notable in the 1972 was the huge rear bumper that included long strip

taillights.  The wheelbase for 4 doors was 118", overall length was 213",

for 2 doors, wheelbase was 114", overall was 209", SW's were 118" wheelbase

with overall 216".  These are the same for 1973.  Here are the models

available for 1972:

BASE MONTEGO:

53B--4 door sedan, 6P        $2843           Production:  8658

65B--2 door HT coupe, 6P     $2848           Production:  9963

MONTEGO MX:  The Montego MX featured over the base Montego Dual upper body

pinstripes, chrome rocker panel moldings, standard carpeting, deluxe sound

insulation, and a three-way tailgate on the wagon.

53D--4 door sedan, 6P        $2951           Production:  23387

65D--2 door HT coupe, 6P     $2971           Production:  25802

71D--4 door 6P wagon         $3264           Production:  6268

MONTEGO MX BROUGHAM:  The Brougham offered chrome trim panels on the rear

quarter panels, deluxe wheel covers, "flight bench" seat with center

armrest, and wood grain inserts in the steering wheel.

53K--4 door sedan, 6P        $3127           Production:  17540

65K--2 door HT coupe, 6P     $3137           Production:  28417

71K--4 door 6P wagon         $3438           Production:  9237

MONTEGO GT:  The GT had dual hood scoops, dual racing mirrors, louvers

behind the rear doors, black finished instrument panel, and the gauge package.

63R--2 door Fastback, 6P     $3346           Production:  5820

ENGINE DATA:

CID             Comp ratio      Carb            HP      VIN Code

250 L6          8.0:1           1-1bbl          97      L

302 V8          8.5:1           1-2bbl          140     F
★ 

351 V8          8.6:1           1-2bbl          161     H

351 V8 Cobra Jet8.5:1           1-4bbl          248     Q

400 V8          8.4:1           1-2bbl          168     S

429 V8          8.5:1           1-4bbl          205     N^


★ VIN code D is a 302-2V TAXI package

^VIN code P is a 429-4V Police Interceptor

TRANSMISSIONS:

Transmission Type               Door Plate Code

3 speed manual                  1

4 speed manual                  5

4 speed manual                  E

C4 Automatic                    W

C6 Automatic                    U

C6 Automatic (Special Duty)     Z

FMX Automatic                   X

REAR AXLE:

Ratio                           Door Plate Code

3.00:1                          6

3.00:1 Locker                   O

3.25:1                          9

3.25:1 Locker                   R

OPTIONAL ACCECORIES:

Accessory                       Price

Higher rear axle ratio          $ 12.62

Traction Loc Differential       $ 46.76

Competition Handling Package    $ 27.76

Air Conditioning                $397.91

Front Bumper Guards             $ 15.14

Electric Clock                  $ 17.67

Console                         $ 59.32

Tinted Windows                  $ 41.66

Carpeted Load Floormat (SW)     $ 25.24

Dual Racing Mirrors             $ 12.62

LH Remote Mirror                $ 12.62

Glamour Paint                   $ 37.86

Power Disc Brakes               $ 68.14

Power Door Locks, 2 doors       $ 44.17

                  4 doors       $ 66.89

                  Wagons        $ 75.72

Six way Power Bench Seat        $102.22

Power Steering                  $112.33

Power Windows                   $112.33

Power Tailgate Window (wagon)   $ 34.08

AM Radio                        $ 58.94

AM/FM Multiplex Stereo          $213.29

Vinyl Roof                      $ 97.18

High Back Bucket Seats          $128.72

Rear Facing 3rd Seat in Wagons  $ 75.81

Hub Caps with Trim Rings        $ 30.29

Deluxe Wheel Covers             $ 25.24

Luxury Wheel Covers             $ 17.67

Interval Windshield Wipers      $ 25.24

Appearance Group, All Cars      $ 31.55

                  Wagons        $ 25.54

Convienence Group, 2 doors      $ 47.96

                   4 doors      $ 25.24

Instrumentatin Group            $ 99.71

Cross Country Ride Package      $ 16.41

Visibility Group                $ 25.24

VARIOUS GROUPS

Appearance Protection Package:

  Floor Mats with Carpet Inserts

  Spare Tire Lock

  Door Edge Guards

Visibility Light Group:

  Dual Beam Dome Light

  Under Hood Light

  Luggage Compartment Light

  Ashtray Light

  Under Instrument Panel Light

  Rear Door Jamb Switches

  Headlamp On Warning Buzzer

  Rear Compartment Light (SW)

  Parking Brak Warning Light

  Glove Box Light

  Illuminated Headlight Switch

Performance Instrumentation Group:

  Tachometer

  Trip Odometer

  Fuel Gauge

  Temperature Gauge

  Oil Pressure Gauge

  Ammeter

  Electric Clock

Convenience Group:

  Automatic Seat Back Release (2 Door)

  Color Keyed Seat Belts

  Remote LH Outside Mirror

Cross Country Suspension Package:

  Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers

  Increased Front and Rear Spring Rates

  Ride Height Increased 1/2 Inch

Interesting Notes:

3.3% had bucket seats

60.8% had vinyl tops

97.1% had a radio

97.2% had a V8 engine

99.2% had an automatic transmission

97.8% had power steering

14.8% had power windows

External links

★ www.oldride.com Mercury Cyclone

★ www.musclecarclub.com Mercury Comet History