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1970 Mercury Cyclone GT Hardtop

The sporty GT was the volume Cyclone, blending muscle-car attitude with showroom appeal; 10,170 were built at a $3,025 base, the most popular of the breed.
Model year needs verification: this serial block was also used in 1980. VIN model code 16 was used by both 1970 and 1980 Lincoln-Mercury cars and the VIN does not distinguish them; showing the 1970 interpretation. If this is a 1980 vehicle, verify against the title or body/warranty plate.
0F16B650849
6 Cyl. 240 Cu. In. (1-V)
Engine
Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.

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1970 Mercury Cyclone GT

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This VIN's model code was also used in a different model year. We can't tell from the VIN alone which model year this actually is -- verify against the title or data plate.

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 0 1970
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 16 Cyclone GT
Engine Code B 6 Cyl. 240 Cu. In. (1-V)
Serial Number 650849 Production #650849

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCyclone GT
Year1970
Body StyleHardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine6 Cyl. 240 Cu. In. (1-V)
Cylinders6
Displacement240 CID
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury