1970 Mercury Cyclone GT

Coupe

429

Automatic

859P11408

Clear

Gasoline

Hello to all EBayers, This car and all the other cars I have listed are located at my shippers in Carson CA , I live in New Zealand and have been buying and Importing car's from the U.S for years as my feedback show's, I have had some major life changes recently and this and all the other car's currently at my shippers Im quitting mostly with no reserve. All the photo's are what my shipper provide's upon the cars arrival at their warehouse to me.Inspections are welcomed Mon-Fri work hrs and can be arranged by calling Steve @ Kiwi Shipping +1 818 324 1767. _________________________________________________________________________________Up for grabs is this two owner 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT. 429 This Florida car was purchased from its original owner in 2013 after being stored on blocks for 20+ years awaiting a father son project that never eventuated.Originally a small block car it now has a date code correct 429 engine fitted.Now in California this car has been in storage since that time.This is a very solid original car, although there are a few dents and scratches this Cyclone is a great candidate, and wont take much to be a driver as is or restore to make your dream machine real.Possibly the best looking car to come out of 1970, its clear that these mean machines were built with one thing in mind. NASCAR !! Description of conversion done : Remove engine and C-6 from T-bird, Clean and paint engine, change oil and filter. The lower rear freeze plugs showed weeping and seepage and rust so we pulled out all of the freeze plugs and cleaned out the rust and scale from the internal cooling passages and installed new freeze plugs. Engine mounts were a huge issue as neither set of engine mounts from both cars could be used and the Cyclone/Torino require a special type of 429 engine mounts which are rare and costly. We were able to find five of the six required pieces of the engine mounts but one was impossible to fine. Using the original driver's side we were able to have a passenger side fabricated at a machine shop. They did a great job on the fabrication .We then had no exhaust system that would fit as the T-bird was not made for the Cyclone and the Cyclone was made for the 351. What we did was just enough to get by using the down tubes from the T-bird and some flex pipe and new glass pack mufflers. We also put new plugs, points and tune up kit . On the transmission, the C-6 from the 351 would not bolt to the 429 so we were forced to use the Tbird C6 trans. Not a bad thing as the t-bird C-6 is probably the much better, stronger of the two transmissions. However, the Cyclone has a floor shift and the 351 C6 was set up for the floor shift levers and the Tbird was not. We had to take apart the 351 C6 and swap the valve body into the T-bird C6 so that the floor shifter would work in the Cyclone. We needed new gaskets for this too. The gas tank in theCyclone is dirty and has some old gummy gas in it. We did not do anything with that and have the car running on a small gas can under the hood. We installed a new but used battery . The right rear wheel was locked up solid and would not turn. We had to cut the drum to get it off so that the car could roll. The car will start and run and drive . The engine sounds strong and smooth with no issues. Even the tach works! Brakes are even good on the car and stop very well once we got the left rear drum off Don't miss your chance to own this true brute muscle car. Please be ready to buy when you click. A non refundable $500 deposit is due at purchase and final payment within 7 days. Balance is to be paid by wire or a certified bank cashier’s check. Check will need to clear before the car will be released and title is sent. The winning bidder needs to contact me within 24 hours of auction end to make payment arrangements. Please arrange all financing prior to bidding.Vehicle will need to be picked up 7 days after auction end. If you are not sure about something please ask! Do not assume anything. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to EBay. It is your responsibility to inspect the car or send a third party inspector for your satisfaction. Remember this is a 56 year old car and can have some imperfections that are not in the description that I am not aware of. As with most pre-owned vehicles these are being sold on an as is , where is basis and no warranty is being expressed or implied.I reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time as this vehicle is for sale elsewhere, If you are seriously interested in this or any of the others and wish to talk please email me your contact numbers and I will call promptly. The vehicle may have other defects or imperfections such as but not limited to: rust, scuffs, scratches, dings, dents, fading, paintwork wear, rock chips, and other imperfections. Being sold with No Reserve ,This is your chance to own this Mercury Cyclone GT.