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1970 MERCURY CYCLONE GT 429 SCJ DRAG-PAK

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 26, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$198,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $180,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1970
Make and model
Mercury Comet and Cyclone
Generation
Cyclone and Montego (1968 to 1971)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
0H16C521072
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 16 comparable sales, 200% over its top.

Middle half of sales$38,750 to $60,000
Median$45,500
Sales behind it16Likely

From 16 sales of the Mercury Comet and Cyclone Cyclone and Montego (1968 to 1971) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $38,750 and $60,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1970 Mercury Cyclone SpoilerMecum, Nov. 1, 2025MecumNov. 1, 2025$60,000
1970 MERCURY CYCLONE SPOILER SCJBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 18, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 18, 2025$164,000
1970 Mercury Cyclone SpoilerMecum, Jan. 12, 2025MecumJan. 12, 2025$44,000
1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 429 Cobra JetBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$85,500
1970 MERCURY CYCLONE SPOILER CJBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$60,000
1969 MERCURY CYCLONE 428 CJBarrett-Jackson, Oct. 17, 2025Barrett-JacksonOct. 17, 2025$60,000
1969 Mercury Cyclone GTMecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$42,000
1969 Mercury Cyclone Cobra JetMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$40,000