This 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone convertible is finished in Emberglo with a white convertible top over Parchment vinyl upholstery, and it is powered by a 289ci V8 linked with a three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a twin-scoop fiberglass hood, stacked headlights, chrome valve covers, power-assisted drum brakes, American Racing wheels, front bucket seats, a center console, an AM radio, and a heater. The seller purchased the car in 2020 after reported registration history in California since new, and subsequent work included installing the wheels and tires. This convertible Cyclone is now offered with a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car left the factory finished in Emberglo Poly (V), and the seller believes the finish to be original to the car. Exterior details include a fiberglass hood, a replacement white soft top, stacked headlights, twin hood scoops, and chrome bumpers and trim. The power convertible top has a leak, and the top must be manually raised and lowered. A rust hole near the rear decklid is displayed in the gallery along with other imperfections.
American Racing 17″ wheels are mounted with Falken tires, and the wheel and tire package is said to have been installed in March 2024. Stopping is provided by power-assisted drums at all four corners.
The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in Parchment vinyl and are joined by Emberglo-color carpets. Equipment includes a center console, quarter-vent windows, manual-crank windows, an AM radio, and a heater. Tears in the upholstery and cracks on the dashboard are photographed in the gallery.
The two-spoke steering wheel has a Cyclone center and fronts a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, amperage, and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 71k miles, approximately 2k of which were added under current ownership.
The 289ci V8 is fitted with a chrome air cleaner lid and valve covers.
Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission.
The warranty number is consistent with a 1966 Comet Cyclone convertible manufactured at the Lorain, Ohio, plant with a 289ci V8. Decoding the warranty plate reveals the following information:
- Body: 76C – Comet Cyclone convertible
- Color: V – Emberglo Poly
- Trim: B4 – Parchment and Emberglo vinyl
- Date: 23H – August 23 production
- D.S.O.: 53 – Oakland, California, ordering district
- Axle: 6 – 2.80:1 open differential
- Trans: 6 – C-4 Automatic
