Mercury Cyclone GT 500

We don’t talk much about the 1968 Cyclone GT 500 because we know so little and there just aren’t any around. It has been a great draw for this site and people seem to really want to know more. We recently received an email from K. Peppers with some information and photos that we thought deserved a little special attention. If you want to know more about these cars we have listed as much as we know on this site. We would also direct you to our sister site www.TalladegaSpoilerRegistry.com where you can view even more photos and register your GT 500.
This car is not for sale so don’t ask.
Peppers states that he is planning on restoring the GT 500 for his cousin whose father bought it new. He hasn’t started on the restoration yet and based on these photos I think he should keep it original un-restored. What do you think? He is going to get a Marti Report before doing anything.
Had a 1968 Mercury Cyclone. Bought used in 1973 with 21,000 miles for $1100. Sold it in 1975 for $750. Needed money for college. It was Calypso Coral with a 390 cu.in. engine and manual transmission. Wish I could find it back. Have another spotted. Same color but a 351/auto. I’m from a small town in southwest Iowa. An old farmer has this car but will not sell. Drives it to town for groceries once a month just to tease me.ilsovig