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1966 Mercury Cyclone 2-Dr. Convertible (GT)

The rare Cyclone GT convertible combined open-air motoring with genuine muscle car performance from its 390 CID V8 engine. With distinctive styling and GT package, this was Mercury's answer to the Pontiac GTO and Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396.
6H29Y601258
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Convertible (GT)
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1966 Mercury Cyclone

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 6 1966
Plant Code H Lorain, OH
Model Code 29 Cyclone
Engine Code Y 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 601258 Production #601258

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCyclone
Year1966
Body Style2-Dr. Convertible (GT)
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower265 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
TransmissionMAN
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury
Confidence95%