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The 20 Most Brutal Muscle Cars of the 1970s

11. 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler

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A rare Mercury Cyclone Spoiler sits gleaming, showcasing its massive 429 engine bred for NASCAR homologation glory. | Photo by Abdulwahab Alawadhi on Pexels

The 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler embodied Mercury’s aggressive push into performance territory, boasting wind-cheating, aerodynamic lines and a powerful 429-cubic-inch V8. Designed as Mercury’s answer to NASCAR homologation requirements, the Cyclone Spoiler was built for both speed and stability at high velocity. Its distinctive nose cone and rear spoiler were functional as well as eye-catching. With its big-block muscle and purposeful design, the Cyclone Spoiler carved out a unique niche among Ford’s performance offerings of the era.

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