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In the early 1960s, the Ford Motor Company Styling Office embarked on a project that would push the boundaries of automotive design and engineering. The result? The stunning 1964 Mercury Comet Super Cyclone Concept.
Based on the standard 1964 Comet Caliente two-door hardtop, the Super Cyclone is a highly customized version with experimental styling and engineering innovations. One of the most notable features is the aerodynamically designed roofline that extends seamlessly from the windshield to the back panel, creating a sleek "full fastback" design.
But the innovations don't stop there. The Super Cyclone is equipped with a radar device that warns the driver of approaching cars from the rear. While the device on this display car is simulated, Ford scientists have been studying functional versions that could revolutionize road safety.
The exterior of the Super Cyclone is equally impressive, with a racing car type fuel filler system mounted high in the center of the rear deck, full circle wheel cutouts in the rear fenders, unusual rectangular headlights, and a special convex grille. The exhaust pipes exit through ports cut in the rear fenders, adding a touch of racing car flair.
Inside, the Super Cyclone boasts special interior instrumentation, including a Rally Pac with a vacuum gauge, tachometer, and an elapsed time clock. The individual bucket seats are separated by center consoles both front and rear, and the rear seats fold forward to allow access to the luggage compartment beneath the package tray.
To top it all off, the exterior of the car is finished in Murano Gold, a transparent gold outer coat applied over a black base that gives the car a stunning polychromatic appearance.
The 1964 Mercury Comet Super Cyclone Concept is a true testament to the innovative spirit of the 1960s. With its experimental styling and engineering, it remains a vision of the future even today.
