1966 Mercury Comet

Cyclone 427 factory Experimental pace car Convertible

Big Block 390 4v, 335hp

Manual

Clear

Gasoline

YES, two cars! (2) 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone Convertibles,(S code) Big block, 427, 4 speed & 390, AutoPace Cars. Documented by vin #, Door tagsand onlineMercury History. (The 4 speed Cyclone has a 1966 C6AE 427 Engine Block) "See the history online & in the auction photos" Only 3 Factory Experimental 427, 2 - 4 barrel carb, 4 speed Pace Cars Existed" NOTE: Due to the power and torque of the 427 engine, No 427 Mercury's Fairlanes or galaxies where ever produced with Automatic transmissions. Online research shows three factory experimental 427, 4 speed Cyclone Conv. Pace Cars where built to 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 had a (29 vin code). This car is the only 4 speed Pace 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 Block , 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 Cars with a427 & 427 History. Produced 34 days and 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