1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 429 Cobra Jet

This 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler two-door hardtop coupe was sold new by Hugh Palmer Motor Co. Refurbishment work over the next six years included refinishing the car in orange over black houndstooth cloth and vinyl upholstery and replacing the 429ci Cobra Jet V8. Equipment includes a three-speed C-6 automatic transmission, a Traction-Lok differential, 14″ Magnum 500-style wheels, power-assisted front disc brakes, power steering, concealed quad headlights, front and rear spoilers, high-back front bucket seats, and air conditioning.

The body was stripped to bare metal, mounted to a rotisserie, and refinished in orange during the aforementioned refurbishment. Additional work involved refurbishing the spoilers, headlight assemblies, and side mirrors as well as replacing the grille, marker light lenses, taillight lenses, weatherstripping, and glass. Exterior details include a functional Ram Air hood scoop, a protruding front grille, a blacked-out tail panel, polished wheel-arch moldings, black Cyclone Spoiler graphics, and a dual-outlet exhaust system that exits below the rear bumper.

The 14″ Magnum 500-style wheels are mounted with reproduction GR70-14 Firestone redline tires. The Spoiler included the Competition Handling Package, and additional equipment includes power steering and power-assisted front discs.

The high-back front bucket seats and rear bench were reupholstered in color-coordinated black vinyl and houndstooth cloth in February 2018. Additional cabin work included replacing the carpeting, dash pad, headliner, trunk filler boards, and door panels. The air conditioning system was converted to R134 refrigerant in September 2026. The heater core is disconnected, though a replacement is included in the sale. The AM radio is inoperative.

The steering wheel fronts a 140-mph speedometer and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 91k miles, approximately 50 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.