Where did the 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT come from?
Where did the 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT come from?
This Jamaican Yellow 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT was purchased new in Maryland, headed for New England, and, over the last 42 years, has lived in seven states. And while this might sound like an abusive life, that really wasn’t the case.
What is the trim code for a 1966 Mercury?
A trim code with a numeral suffix is not serviced, while a trim code with a alphabetical suffix is serviced. The code letters for the month are preceded by a numeral to show the day of the month when the car was completed. The second year code letters are to be used if 1966 model production exceeds 12 months.
Where is the 1966 Mercury warranty plate located?
1966 Mercury Identification (Warranty Plate) Dimensions (Inches) The Warranty plate is located on the rear (lock) face of the left front door panel. The official Vehicle Identification Number for title and registration purposes is stamped on a tab attached to the top right side (weld flange) of the dash panel in the engine compartment (see below).
What kind of engine does a 1966 Mercury Comet have?
Selling Part of a Private Collection 1966 Mercury Comet, Powered by a V6 engine and 3 speed manual trans. Car runs and drives good. Totaly rust free car with new tires. Same owner for 10 years. Ju…
What kind of engine did a 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT have?
This 1967 Mercury Cyclone GT in Upper Sandusky, Ohio came with a 390 cid (6.4L) V8 and a four-speed manual transmission. By the late 1970s, someone yoked out the 390 and replaced it with what might be a 1969 428 CobraJet motor!
What kind of engine does a 1966 Mercury Monterey have?
1966 Mercury Monterey 2-door Convertible 390 cubic inch 2 barrel carburetor New exhaust system Needs interior carpeting Rusted out trailing arm Runs and in very good condition. Just needs a littl… More Info › Mercury Comet .
Why was the 428 GT called the Cobra Jet?
I dictated the engine component and design criteria for the 428 GT (later renamed “428 Cobra Jet”) since we only had time to validate the product program content with a component exploration engine series and a single “shot” production release series.
