Vehicle Description
You see cars like this 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone in magazines with
dramatic photos and breathless prose, but you don't ever think you
can own such a car. After all, it costs six figures to have the
pros build something like that and the guys who own them never want
to give them up.
Well, guess again, because this Cyclone is available for a fraction
of its build cost and is so fresh, you can be the first one to win
a trophy with it. Looking for your way into the magazines? Look no
further than this sinister silver bullet. Paint and bodywork are
stunning, with laser-straight bodywork that retains all the ornate
sculpting along the flanks as well as the stacked headlights that
make it look grown up. Gorgeous PPG Cortez Silver paint is a mile
deep and gives this vintage Merc a high-tech look that's right at
home with today's muscle. Most of the factory trim made the
transition intact as well, particularly the unique grille up front,
the bumpers with built-in parking lights, and those cool fluted
taillights that seem to blend right into the tail panel. Even the
neat little Cyclone emblems on the quarters are still there.
Obviously there were cubic dollars spent here and this car stops
traffic wherever it goes, subtle or not.
OK, so the screaming red interior isn't so subtle, but it is
beautifully crafted. Showing exactly zero signs of use since it was
completed, the bright red buckets have a suitably '60s vibe and the
simple surroundings emphasize the Comet's no-nonsense attitude. A
slender wood-rimmed wheel looks traditional, but it hangs on a
polished tilt column and frames a set of big, clear Autocross
gauges from Classic Instruments. Secondary controls are original,
with a modern AM/FM/CD stereo taking the original AM radio's place
in the center of the dash. That shifter manages a 5-speed manual
and snaps through the gears with real authority and a full-sized
back seat makes this a car that you can still use regularly. A
modern A/C system was installed and tucked out of sight, using
discreet vents in the dash that almost look like they've been there
since day one. There's also a good-sized trunk that's fully
reupholstered in matching red vinyl and carpet, the hallmark of a
high-cost rod.
You'll love the powerplant, a late-model Ford 4.6 liter DOHC V8
from a Mustang Cobra. It's topped by a 4-barrel carburetor for
simplicity's sake, and it looks like artwork sitting in the
ultra-sanitary engine bay. Smooth inner fenders and a custom
firewall all blend together to make a seamless look and the
charcoal gray engine is neatly installed in the middle without
wiring or plumbing to get in the way. It roars to life easily and
pulls with effortless ease to 6000 RPM, ripping through the gears
of the Tremec 5-speed gearbox. The front suspension is comprised of
a custom K-member with tubular A-arms and coil-over shocks, all
managed by a rack-and-pinion steering system. Another pair of
coil-overs suspend the 9-inch rear end, and there's a disc brake at
all four corners. A custom fabricated Flowmaster exhaust system was
coated to stay out of sight under the car, the same color as the
engine, in fact, and the floors are finished with what appears to
be spray-on bedliner material for durability. The stance is just
right, allowing the car to nail corners without feeling ancient,
and those 17-inch Boyd Coddington wheels lend the perfect high-tech
touch to the build.
With just 26 miles on it, this Comet is incredibly fresh and ready
show, win, and enjoy. If you've dreamed of owning a pro-built
supercar, this is a fantastic opportunity. Call today!
