The 427 the A/FX Comet part FoMoCo's FE series had beginnings 1958 a 332 352. mid-year 1963, 427 replaced 406 came two configurations: "Q-code" 410-horsepower version a single four-barrel, an "R-code" dual quads 425 horsepower.
Conceived the drag strip powered a 427 high-riser, Comet A/FX remains of most insane cars don Mercury badges . R-Code 1969 Mercury Cyclone Born 428 Cobra Jet .
In 1964, Mercury unleashed powerhouse 427 cubic-inch Comet the drag strip with, experimental vehicle designed the Factory Experimental (A/FX) class. cars heavily modified versions the Comet Caliente, built Dearborn Steel Tubing, specialist company for work the Ford Thunderbolt.
1984. Comet resurfaced publicly a 1984 edition "Super Ford." it appeared Minnesota, sporting white paint a blue stripe. former Beswick Comet contained famous 427 medium riser fuel injected lunger, 4-speed top loader gearbox 9-inch 3l-spline locker. this encased the factory fiberglass sheet .
This 1964 Mercury Comet an A/FX car, of 21 built, it retains the "experimental" speed parts it wore in '64, the 425 HP high-riser 427 all fiberglass body panels. Muscle Car the Week. Filed Under: v8tv, videos Tagged With: .
Mercury Comet 1964 A/FX 427. in 1964, Super Stock drag racing racing one the hottest going, people loved competition energy stock-appearing cars much faster normal. next evolution Factory Experimental, class allowed manufacturers get little crazier performance parts .
The absence this extraordinary creation leaves car enthusiasts marvel the photographs stories have preserved memory the 1964 Comet Super Cyclone. conclusion, 1964 Comet Super Cyclone stands a testament the creative boundary-pushing spirit the '60s custom car show circuit.
Created the '60s custom car show circuit, Mercury's 1964 Comet Super Cyclone one a kind. Here's backstory the wild factory custom. doesn't there ever production intent the Comet Super Cyclone, Mercury's far-out fastback show car 1964, it's fun wonder if.