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1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone Gt Convertible (indy Pace Car) on 2040-cars

US $7,400.00
Year:1966 Mileage:74000 Color: Red /
 White
Location:

Stoutsville, Ohio, United States

Stoutsville, Ohio, United States
Advertising:
Engine:390
Year: 1966
Drive Type: RWD
Make: Mercury
Mileage: 74,000
Model: Comet
Exterior Color: Red
Trim: Cyclone GT Convertible
Interior Color: White
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This is a project car. Floors, trunk, firewall, underneath of car is solid. There is a little rust on the bottom of the doors, 1 quarter appears to have been fixed previously with some rust on the quarter panel. This car also needs a new top; however, mechanically the top works. There is a slight miss in the motor, but does run."

This is a 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT Convertible (Indy Pace Car). There were only 100 made. The car has a 390 w/automatic transmission. The car does run, but has been sitting in a garage for atleast 10 years and will need a new top and does have some rust, but overall is a very solid.

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