R code 67 Cyclone project coming up for auction

[Gregwill16]

They are almost always worse than they look, but it looks like a super solid car to me. I suspect the big dogs will be on this one because it is such a good starting point.

[GerryP]

How so? I don't see any signs of abuse or damage. The underneath is as solid as it gets, so it most definitely was not "put up wet".

I looked again and your appraisal is probably more in line with reality.  It is a pretty solid car.  The dirty condition makes it appear worse than it really is.  But it's still going to take a lot of work and in the end, you had better be jonesing for a '67 Comet R code since there's not going to be any margin for a profit if it reaches anywhere near the forecast price.

[427FeWedge]

It will need the spec casing along with the 67 31 spline axles,  have a different flange.
This will be an expensive project to complete.

Rob

[cjshaker]

It's near impossible to make a profit off of any good restoration these days. When average plain old small block Mach 1s are selling for $25k-$35k and up, profit from a full on restoration is near impossible. The only way people make money on them now is to give them a 'nice' 20' paint job, throw some aftermarket parts on and shine 'em up real good, like a used car salesman. All of the "reality" shows are based on that premise.

For someone who's got a stash of parts, and there's quite a few guys out there, this would be a great restoration project, even if it's isn't 'nuts & bolts' correct.

[427mach1]

Is it just me or...   The entire car is covered with dust that could have easily been removed and cleaned up, so I assume the seller is trying to capitalize on the current "barn-find" craze.  Yet the 427 fender flags are perfectly clean!  What gives???

[482supersnake]

The same owner also had a 69 Boss 429 that they were auctioning.

[thatdarncat]

The same owner also had a 69 Boss 429 that they were auctioning.

The Boss 429 sold at the auction last week. A friend was watching it. Here’s the link:

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0321/open-roads--march/lots/r0020-1969-ford-mustang-boss-429/1053888

And I agree, it would be much nicer to view these cars without the dust, but it seems to be the “in” thing now.

[GerryP]

And I agree, it would be much nicer to view these cars without the dust, but it seems to be the “in” thing now.

It is.  I occasionally watch this show, Chasing Classic Cars.  Wayne Carini will pull these cars out of a garage, slap them on the ass and send them to auction as is.  They look like shit, but the people who buy these things think all the dirt, bird droppings, mouse crap, cat urine, and dead lizards are really cool.  I used to be just the survivor with patina was cool, but now they are super cool.

[427John]

This car doesn't appear to be a survivor with patina,but a stalled restoration project that couldn't exactly be described as unmolested.A friend of mine would describe it as "that cars like a 'enter your hometowns name here' girl somebodies already been there".

[Falcon67]

... Could Ford have made the shock towers any bigger and in the way?

LOL, same on my Falcon - they are out there for sure.   Great car, Lots of work and more a work of love if it gets close to top estimate.

[cleandan]

Is it just me or...   The entire car is covered with dust that could have easily been removed and cleaned up, so I assume the seller is trying to capitalize on the current "barn-find" craze.  Yet the 427 fender flags are perfectly clean!  What gives???

It is not just you.
This car has clearly received paint work...I mean there is overspray on at least one tire fer cryin out loud.
It displays all the signs of sitting in a so-so environment garage, as claimed.
It also displays a specific desire to use the dust and grime as some sort of badge of honor, when cleaning this car up would provide a MUCH better image of what is really there from all aspects.

I don't mind honest patina and dirtyness from enjoying the vehicle.
I do find it a bit offputting when the seller "dresses" the car in an attempt to provide something the car really does not have.

This is a neat car all on its own, and it does have a real world "been sitting waiting my turn" story....but it is not an original survivor, or genuine barn find, like they are trying to imply.

Now...who's up for an LS swap into the Mercury?

[CDXXVII]

I would be curious to know the story. Was it headed for a resto or was it a hoarder who passed away?
Also have to wonder who bought it and if they are motivated by profit or not.

Mecum sold a 67 Cyclone R code in 2013 for $47000 with commission. It was out of a collection and pretty nice.

[TimeWarpF100]

Does anyone know anything about the history on this car? One of 19 produced?

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0321/open-roads--march/lots/r0021-1967-mercury-comet-cyclone-r-code/1053891

I ran the 427 Comet registry for many years and have owned 3 R codes so know a bit about them.

This car was built on April 19th 1967
Blue metallic with blue bucket seat interior
Only options were  Tinted Glass, AM Radio, CLock, Rear Speaker. It had F70x14 Tires.

There were 8 Cyclone's with GT Package built

Looks like a pretty solid car

Best I can see looks like it has both of the Original 427 Only front fenders. I did not spend that much time looking at every detail in photo's.

I have owned a 1 of 4 Caliente  R code
1 of 6 Capri R codes

And a White/Red Cyclone R code

Also had 3 427 R Fairlanes.

I had Marti Reports on all 60 427 Comets

[TimeWarpF100]

Nothing to do with the car up for auction, but I’ve been lucky enough to see a handful of the ‘67 427 Comets. Here’s a picture of one about 5 years ago in the Bob Marvin collection at “The Shed” in Warroad Minnesota. I’m not sure if he still has it.

Do you know if this car has been in MN since new?  There were only 3 427 cars with white/red combo  of course only one new went to MN.

Do you know if It has factory Power Steering or not? Only one 427 car had power steering.

[428kidd]

What makes the front fenders specific to 427 cars? Thanks Lance