Vehicle Description
1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone
Why This Vehicle is Special:
This 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone we have here at Skyway Classics is
very nice and very rare too! 1965 Cyclones are rare today, and best
estimates are that only about 400 authentic models of both the
225hp and 271hp models exist. Most Comet Cyclones were built in
Lorain, Ohio, but some were built in Los Angeles. An L.A.-built car
would have the letter "J" as the second character of the VIN, as
ours does.
Data Plate History (See Photos Above)
Body 63E 2 Door Hardtop
Paint Code 5 Dark Turquoise Metallic
Interior Trim 86 Black
Axle 1 3:00 to 1
Trans 5 4-Speed
Serial # 5 1965
J Los Angeles
27 Hard Top
A 289-4v-225 Horse Power Premium Fuel
Mechanical:
The engine in our Comet Cyclone is a 289-cu.in. V-8 with 225hp at
4,400 rpm and 305-lbs.ft. of torque at 3,200 rpm, with 9.30:1
compression. The cylinder blocks were built with durable
precision-cast alloy iron, five main bearings, hydraulic lifters, a
Ford C5MF-9510-A four-barrel carburetor, and the correct code for
this engine is "A."
The 225hp Cyclone had an aluminum water pump. The engine block,
heads and intake manifold of all Cyclone engines were painted
black, and the Hi-Po package included chrome rocker arm covers and
a chrome open-element air cleaner and the transmission is the
infamous Ford Toploader 4-speed manual.
Interior:
The interior in the Cyclone features black bucket seats with
pleated vinyl covers over laminated fiber and foam, which gave the
Cyclone the most luxurious seats in its class. A console was also
standard equipment with the Cyclone. The unique door panels with
pleated vinyl, bright upper and lower moldings, black vinyl insert
and Cyclone nameplate, also in black, adorned the garnish
molding.
The instrument panel had four large circular gauges-fuel,
oil-pressure, amperes and temperature, mounted in front of the
driver, two on each side of the big-dial 120-mph speedometer. Our
Cyclone features the "Cyclone" tachometer.
Exterior:
The exterior is an article blue metallic that is also in great
shape. The body is rust free from what we saw, both on the exterior
and undercarriage.
Conclusion:
This is a very rare, and clean, vehicle. Perfect for driving and
collecting. Our Comet has power steering to add to the drivability
of the vehicle, dual exhaust, an amazingly clean under carriage,
and a very detailed engine bay.
If you have any questions, or if you are looking for more
information, please call us at 941-254-6608.
