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Why the 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler chased NASCAR glory

You can trace the 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler’s story straight to the high banks of NASCAR, where factory pride and raw speed mattered more than showroom polish. Built in tiny numbers and shaped by ...
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How the 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone entered the fight

The 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone did not just roll quietly into showrooms, it arrived as Mercury’s opening punch in Detroit’s escalating performance wars. By turning a sensible compact into a ...
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Owner Parks Rare Mercury in His Backyard, Decades Later, Neighbor Starts the Engine

Mercury redesigned the Comet in 1964, but in addition to the new look, the big news this year was the introduction of the top-of-the-line Cyclone trim level. Considered a performance-oriented ...