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1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler Cale Yarborough Special

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 11, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$99,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $90,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1969
Make and model
Mercury Comet and Cyclone
Generation
Cyclone and Montego (1968 to 1971)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
9H15R580827
Condition
Good (3)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, 50% 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
1969 Mercury Cyclone FastbackMecum, Oct. 31, 2025MecumOct. 31, 2025$47,000
1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II Cale Yarborough SpecialMecum, Oct. 30, 2025MecumOct. 30, 2025$33,000
1969 Mercury Cyclone FastbackMecum, July 24, 2025MecumJuly 24, 2025$11,500
1969 MERCURY CYCLONE SPOILER II CALE YARBROUGH SPECIALBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 24, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 24, 2025$47,000
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
427-Side-Oiler-Powered 1969 Mercury CycloneBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 1, 2025$91,000
1969 Mercury Cyclone GTMecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$42,000