Description:
Thanks for visiting our listing for a 1966 Mercury Cyclone GT 390 that we’ve dubbed the Psycho Cyclone.
Never for the faint of heart, the Cyclone GT 390 was all performance and no excuses right off the production line. Boasting a big block 390 FE Ford and a Hurst shifted Top Loader 4 speed, this was the ground pounding hotrod to own back in the day.
We found this gem in December of 2014. Bringing her back to life has been a 19 month journey. Many parts were obsolete but the basics were there in big bold capitals. Big Block, 4 Speed, CA Black Plates that read “SiCK”, sorta and a matching title. The rear wheel flares were already done and we liked the chance to go wide on the rear tires. Building the Sick or Psycho Cyclone was on.
Rarity
This model/style was built for 1966 and 1967 only but even those model years featured very different front and rear styling. Like many muscle cars of the 60’s, there were many more base model Comets sold than hotrods. Still, winning races on Sunday meant selling cars to Mom and Dad on Monday and out of 155, 000 Comets, 13812 Cyclone Gts were sold in 1966. Between lots of racing and 50 years of time, very few of these Cyclones are left.
Exterior.
Fresh Spectra Blue Mica Metallic respray has been buffed to a high sheen and looks amazing. (Spectra Blue Mica touch up paint is available at auto parts stores nationwide.) Competition stripes with red outline. Psycho Cyclone Logos. OEM fiberglass hood with pins. Excellent panel fit. Dropped stance. Wheel flares to allow some nice fat rubber. Color matched bumpers. Nice chrome and trim. Excellent glass. See the pictures. Solid with nice California floors.
Wheels, Tires
10” ProStar aluminum wheels with fat new 295 Cooper radials on the rear. 8” and 205’s on the front, 20 new lugs. Center caps.
Engine
390 CID of fire breathing psychotic monster. Runs awesome. Fresh tune, all belts, hoses, fluids. Aluminum radiator, Holley carb. Fuel system cleaned. Fresh exhaust featuring flowmaster mufflers and electric cutouts for those drag strip days.
Transmission
Ford Top Loader 4 Speed transmission with Hurst shifter.
Braking
Factory brake package is rebuilt throughout.
Battery
New Interstate Battery
We are an Interstate battery dealer. We provide a new Interstate battery installed in every complete vehicle we sell. Warranty service is available Nationwide through approximately 60, 000 Interstate dealers.
Service
Fresh tune up, spark plugs, oil change, filter.
Trim
The trim is in excellent shape. Everything has been rechromed or highly polished.
Glass
All glass is in good original condition.
Interior
Adorned with the Psycho Cyclone logos, the new Black seat upholstery is in excellent condition. Solid Floors. New carpeting. Sun Tachometer. All gauges work. Fresh headliner. New package tray. New door panels and quarters. Billet steering wheel. Hurst Shifter.
Audio
A new Pyle AM FM USB Receiver unit is installed with matched Pyle 6X9 speakers and a hidden antenna. Ipod and android plug right in.
Audio 2
Ear candy and HP are delivered via two innocent looking switches on the dash. Flip them and enjoy the uncorked fury of the Psycho Cyclone at any time.
Odometer
The odometer shows 67216 miles and operates properly.
DMV
This rare California car still wears the original black license plates SCK 339 that were assigned to the car in 1966. The period California title is clear and documents the plates and the VIN as matching. All documentation is included. No back fees are due. No smog is required for California residents. Antique registration for most US States.
Documentation
A thick build book with restoration pictures, receipts and full documentation is included. Clear California title.
Please come inspect this great 66 Cyclone before the listing ends. We are happy to meet you and show her off. Please keep in mind that this is a 50 year old used car and the loud pedal has certainly hit the mat more than a few times. It is not a new car and will not be fresh and perfect like that new soul sucking appliance your aunt betty drives. If that’s what you are after, this is not your era, nor your car.
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We are a licensed California dealer and follow the rules. If you are a California resident, we will collect your fees and issue registration on the spot.
We welcome your trades, give us a call or email and let’s see what we can work out.
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update: 2016-07-25
