1969 Mercury Cyclone

Cyclone CJ

Cyclone CJ high-performance fastback! Lincoln-Mercury leads the way into the ’69 high performance world with an all-new, all exciting Cyclone CJ fastback. Outstanding performance, bold styling, an aggressive personality are the marks of this competition-bred intermediate. Based on a production CJ 428 V-8 engine, Cyclone CJ combines such wanted features as 4-speed manual transmission, competition handling package, and low-restriction dual exhausts in a package priced much lower than you9d expect!

Cyclone is strictly for fun

365 days a year. Sun, snow, wind, rain . . . Cyclone leads the way to a new outlook on driving! Smooth, clean fastback lines sweep around country curves, through rush-hour traffic, and down the freeway with responsive V-8 power. Cyclone answers the call of the open road with a standard 220-hp 302 V-8, all-synchronized 3-speed manual transmission, and a sporty vinyl interior matched perfectly to the mood of fun driving. And then there are options . . . for performance, luxury, and convenience. Add the right ones, then let Cyclone lead the way back to fun driving!

Inside, Cyclone CJ features color-keyed, deep-loop carpeting, comfortable, three-passenger-wide bench seats and rugged all vinyl upholstery. The instrument cluster is accented by wood grained vinyl appliqué and a Cyclone nameplate positioned breathing characteristics. above a roomy glove box.

Give your Cyclone the GT image

You’ve decided on Cyclone. You want that car! And now you9re wondering about things like color, engines, and the many options for comfort, convenience, and appearance. We have a suggestion that could simplify the question. Start off with the optional GT appearance group 4 six sporty features sure to lend an even racier image to Cyclone9s overall appearance! Inside: Comfort weave vinyl bucket seats and a rim-blow steering wheel. Outside: remote-control racing mirror (painted body color), turbine wheel covers, wide-tread fiberglass-belted white sidewall tires, and GT emblem on trunk lid. Want more? Add a Sports console. Dual upper body stripes. Have fun

Options for your Cyclone fastback: A new 351 cu. in. engine in 2- or 4-barrel versions leads the pack of exciting performance options Autolite heavy-duty battery, tachometer, Select-Shift automatic transmission, power front disc brakes, power steering, 4-speed manual transmission, Traction-Lok differential

1969 Cyclone CJ

CJ 428 engine spews 335 horsepower with 440 lb. ft. of torque. 10.6:1 compression ratio. Huge 735 cfm capacity 4-barrel carburetor. Performance-tailored camshaft. Low-restriction air cleaner. Free-flow

• Wheelbase…116″
• Overall Length…203.2″
• Standard Engine…CJ 428-4V V8
• Horsepower…335 @ 5200
• Transmission…4-Speed Manual
• Luggage Capacity…17.0 cu. ft.

1969 Cyclone

• Wheelbase…116″
• Overall Length…203.2″
• Standard Engine…302-2V V8
• Horsepower…220 @ 4600
• Transmission…3-Speed Manual
• Luggage Capacity…17.0 cu. ft.

The Mercury Cyclone was produced from 1964 through 1971.

For 1969, Mercury produced around 13,000–14,000 Cyclones total (across base Cyclone, Cyclone CJ, Spoiler, and Spoiler II).

• Cyclone (standard & GT/SportsRoof) – approx. 10,000–11,000 units
• Cyclone CJ (428 Cobra Jet) – about 2,175 units
• Cyclone Spoiler – approx. 300–350 units (Dan Gurney & Cale Yarborough editions combined)
• Cyclone Spoiler II (NASCAR aero car) – approx. 500 units (to meet homologation rules)