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1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone Pace Car Conv. (S codes) 427, 4spd & 390, auto

Technical specifications of Mercury Comet 1966

Price: -
Condition: Used
Item location: Moscow, Pennsylvania, United States
Make: Mercury
Model: Comet
SubModel: Cyclone 427 factory Experimental pace car
Type: Convertible
Trim: Cyclone Pace Car Conv. (S codes) 427, 4spd & 390, auto
Year: 1966
Mileage: 27,020
Color: Red
Engine size: Big Block 390 4v, 335hp
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: White
Options: Convertible
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Car description

YES, two cars!
(2)1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone Convertibles,(S code) Bigblock, 427, 4 speed & 390, AutoPace Cars. Documented by vin #, Door tagsand onlineMercury History.
(The 4 speed Cyclone has a 1966 C6AE 427Engine Block) "See the history online & in theauction photos"
Only 3Factory Experimental 427, 2 - 4 barrel carb, 4 speedPace CarsExisted"
NOTE: Due to the power and torque of the 427 engine, No 427Mercury'sFairlanes or galaxieswhere ever produced with Automatictransmissions.Onlineresearch shows three factory experimental427, 4 speed Cyclone Conv.Pace Cars where builtto start the 1966 Indianapolis 500 Race.(see history online and in the auction photos)
The "4 speed" Cars Drivers Door Data Plate is Decoded Below:* 76H = Cyclone GT Conv.* T = Candy Apple red* H6 = White Parchment Bucket Seats* 26D = April 26 1966 Production Date (This car was produced 34 Days before the 1966 Indianapolis 500!)* DSO 32 = Manufactured in the Cincinnati Ohio ( Manufactured only 98 miles from the Indianapolis 500 Speedway!)* 4 = 3:25 to 1, T-Lock rear* 5 = 4 Speed Transmission
The "4 speed" car has a ((28 Vin Code)). Same as all Automatic PaceCars. All others production Cyclone Convertibles hada(29 vin code). This car is the only 4 speedPace car with the(28 vin code)according to Mercury Documents online.
The "4 speed" Car has the following Factory Options:* Pace Car Conv. (red exterior, white interior & top, 28 vin code)* Big block, (427 Block) (with the correct date coded GT 390 Heads, intake and carb.)* Ultra Rare 4 speed, (One of three Factory Experimental 427, 4 speed Pace cars to exist! Documented on the door data plate.)* Ultra Rare Dash mounted Tachometer (Pace Car Option)* Manual four way (Pace Car) flasher switch is still in glove box.* 27,000 miles* Has complete interior* Needs floor work & restoration.........................................................................................................................The "Automatic" Car has the following Factory Options:* Pace Car Conv. (red exterior, white interior, 28 vin code)* Big Bloc, 390 4v, (S code) (Pace Car Option)* C- 6 Automatic* 19D = April 19, 1966 Production Date (41 Days before the 1966 Indianapolis 500)* DSO 33 = Manufactured in Cleveland Ohio (Manufactured 200 miles from the Indianapolis Speedway!)* (Roller no engine or trans).* The body very solid 90% rust free* 62,000 miles* Has complete interior* Needs restoration
This is a opportunity to own possibly the rarest, 1 of 3 Factory4 speed, Dash mounted Tachometer, Cyclone Pace Carswith a427 & 427 History. Produced 34 daysand 98 miles from the1966 Indianapolis Raceway! (Documented on the door data plate)
Will help ship Worldwide, buyer pays for all shipping cost.These car's are available for inspection during the auction.Due to the age of the cars they are being sold as is where is withoutany warranty.
These cars are for sale locally, I may end the auction early if desired.Any questions call or text Jim at 570-575-8284

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