You hear stories about time capsule cars, but it’s rare to find one that truly fits the description. A one-of-one 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler is about to see the light of day for the first time in over 50 years, and it’s a stunning example of a perfectly preserved survivor. With just 4,459 miles on the odometer, this single-owner, unrestored muscle car is a rolling piece of history, and it’s heading to the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Fall Auction this October with No Reserve.

Built for the Drag Strip

Under the hood sits the car’s original, matching-numbers 429 Super Cobra Jet V8, the most powerful engine Mercury offered that year. The original owner, a dealership technician, knew exactly what he was doing when he ordered it. He backed the big-block with a close-ratio Toploader four-speed manual and specified the hard-core Super Drag Pak, which included a W-code 4.30:1 locking rear axle.

What Makes This Mercury Cyclone Spoiler a One-of-One

What makes this car a true unicorn is its specific combination of options. It’s one of only a handful of Spoilers finished in a special-order paint, but the owner requested black — a color not on the standard menu—through the Color of your Dreams program. That ultra-rare paint makes this Spoiler unique. Also ordered was the factory AM/FM radio option.

A Lifetime of Care and Period-Correct Upgrades

The car’s preservation is almost unbelievable. The original owner has never driven it in the rain, and the original window sticker still remains on the glass. It comes with a mountain of documentation, including the original build sheet, factory invoice, and the owner’s handwritten service log. Shortly after buying it, the owner made a few period-correct upgrades, including a larger-than-stock Holley carburetor, a Shelby intake manifold, and American Racing 200S wheels. The car’s only cosmetic change was a professional repaint back in 1971 after a buffing mishap.

A New Chapter for a Muscle Car Legend

For the first time since the car was new, Barrett-Jackson is offering this incredible piece of muscle car history to the public. It’s a perfectly documented and preserved machine from the absolute peak of the horsepower wars.