1968 Mercury Cyclone 2-Dr. Hardtop
The Cyclone was Mercury's performance-oriented intermediate, featuring standard 302 V8 power and competing with Plymouth's GTX and Chevrolet's SS models.
Confidence
95%
8H15Y562355
8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Lorain, OH
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
Source: Ford Master Parts Catalog (Lincoln/Mercury); Flory, American Cars.
No factory image on file
1968 Mercury Cyclone
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Year Code | 8 | 1968 |
| Plant Code | H | Lorain, OH |
| Model Code | 15 | Cyclone |
| Engine Code | Y | 8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V) |
| Serial Number | 562355 | Production #562355 |
Basic Information
MakeMercury
ModelCyclone
Year1968
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine8 Cyl. 390 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement390 CID
Horsepower265 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission** M & A
Assembly PlantLorain, OH
Plant CodeH
Pattern SourceMercury