• This vehicle is located at our Metro Detroit facility - 3175
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GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1966 Mercury Comet
Cyclone GT for your consideration. This Comet comes in its original
Emberglo Metallic color over a Parchment interior. The car was
repainted in 1987 in its original Emberglo color and presents as a
fantastic example of Mercury's sporty Cyclone GT. Powering this
Comet is a period-correct 1968 FE 390 cubic inch V8, which is not
the original engine, fitted with an Edelbrock aluminum manifold and
paired with a C6 automatic transmission. The car is equipped with
3.25:1 gears and has been extensively upgraded and maintained over
the years. In 2022, it received new upper and lower control arms,
tie rod ends, sway bar end links, shocks, Eaton Detroit Spring coil
springs, and Eaton Detroit Spring leaf springs. The braking system
was upgraded with a new power brake booster, front disc brake
conversion, and new dual-circuit master cylinder. The power
steering system features a new power steering cylinder and hoses,
along with a rebuilt power steering control valve completed in
2024. The car was rust-proofed during its restoration, and the
interior has received new front seat covers and seat foam. The
gauges were professionally recalibrated and bench tested during the
winter of 2025, while a new windshield was also installed. The
original steering wheel has been beautifully restored to like-new
condition. Other features include a new powered convertible top
installed in June 2023, along with much more. Drive this one out of
our showroom or have us assist with shipping it to you anywhere in
the United States! Don't hesitate to call us with any questions or
for more information.
The Mercury Comet was introduced for the 1960 model year as
Mercury's compact offering, sharing its basic architecture with the
Ford Falcon. By the mid-1960s, the Comet had evolved into a more
performance-oriented model, and the Cyclone name became associated
with Mercury's sportier offerings. For 1966, the Comet featured
updated styling with a longer, more sculpted appearance, while the
Cyclone GT represented the performance-focused version of the
lineup. The Cyclone GT could be equipped with Mercury's powerful V8
engines and was marketed as a sporty, stylish alternative in the
growing muscle car market. With its distinctive styling, available
big-block power, and performance-oriented equipment, the Cyclone GT
helped establish Mercury as a significant participant in the
classic American performance-car era.
To see over 80 photos of this car, including the undercarriage,
please visit our website www.grautogallery.com.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless noted in our description, we only have one key for
the vehicle. It is the responsibility of the buyer to either
inspect the vehicle personally or via a 3rd party, to ensure
satisfaction to the condition and value, prior to purchase. Unless
otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed
or Implied. All sales final. If you want verification on any items
working please ask. GR Auto Gallery and all its affiliates reserve
the right to charge a 3.5% processing fee on any credit card sales
of over $2,500.
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