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1969 Mercury Cyclone GT 2-Dr. Hardtop

The Cyclone GT featured a rear spoiler option and was homologated for NASCAR racing against Plymouth Road Runner.
Model year needs verification: this serial block was also used in 1979. VIN model code 16 was used by both 1969 and 1979 Lincoln-Mercury cars and the VIN does not distinguish them; showing the 1969 interpretation. If this is a 1979 vehicle, verify against the title or body/warranty plate.
9F16F659533
8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Engine
2-Dr. Hardtop
Body
Dearborn, MI
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era

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

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1969 Mercury Cyclone GT

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VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Year Code 9 1969
Plant Code F Dearborn, MI
Model Code 16 Cyclone GT
Engine Code F 8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Serial Number 659533 Production #659533

Basic Information

MakeMercury
ModelCyclone GT
Year1969
Body Style2-Dr. Hardtop
ManufacturerMercury
EraMuscle Car Era

Engine & Details

Engine8 Cyl. 302 Cu. In. (2-V)
Cylinders8
Displacement302 CID
Horsepower220 HP
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Carburetor2 BC
Transmission*** M & A
Assembly PlantDearborn, MI
Plant CodeF
Pattern SourceMercury