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1970 Montego

 

The 1970 Montego went through a major design change.  The protruding front

hood now had a "coffin" look about it and all the sheet metal was redesigned,

as well as the interior.  The exterior shared the basic lines of the Torino

while the interior was almost exactly the same as the Torinos with minor

trim differences.





MONTEGO:  The Comet was dropped and the Montego became the base mid-sized

car.  Base engine was a 250ci, inline 6.



Model                   Price           Production



65A--2 Door, 6P         $2473           21298

54A--4 Door Sedan, 6P   $2560           13988





MONTEGO MX:  The MX had all the features of the base Montego plus mid body

side molding, chrome trim around the decklid, window frames on all four

doors, loop carpeting, pleated cloth and vinyl or all vinyl interior, and a

teakwood appliqu� insert for the steering wheel.



65B/65E--2 Door HT, 6P  $2563           31670

57B--4 Door Sedan, 6P   $2662           16708

71C--4 Door Wagon, 6P   $2996           5094





MONTEGO MX BROUGHAM:  The Brougham featured hidden headlights, chrome rocker

panels, wheel well moldings, dual upper body pinstripes, six-pod taillights,

(As opposed to 4 for the Base and MX), and silver or black appliqu�s on the

rear deck panel.



65D--2 Door HT, 6P      $2730           8074

54D--4 Door Sedan, 6P   $2712           3315

57D--4 Door HT Sedan, 6P$2844           3685

71A--4 Door Wagon, 6P   $3090           2682





CYCLONE:  The apparent differences in the Cyclone was the center section of

the grille was a chrome square divided into four pieces with a chrome circle

in the center.  Rectangular running lights were also included in the grille

along with the turn signal/marker lights in the bumper.  The Competition

handling package came standard.



65F--2 Door HT, 6P      $3037           1695





CYCLONE GT:  This model carried a non-functional hood scoop, full length

lower body side molding, LH remote mirror and RH racing mirror, high back

bucket seats, special door panel trim, and a three spoke rim blow steering

wheel.



65H--2 Door HT, 6P      $3025           10170





CYCLONE SPOILER:  This model had front and rear spoilers, exposed

headlights, mid side body stripes, scooped hood, dual racing mirrors,

competition handling package, and full instrumentation.



65G--2 Door HT, 6P      $3530           1631





ENGINE:



Montego:

CID     Comp Ratio      Carb    HP      VIN CODE



250 L6  9.0:1           1-1bbl  155     L

302 V8  9.5:1           1-2bbl  220     F

351 V8  9.5:1           1-2bbl  250     H

351 V8  11.0:1          1-4bbl  300     M

390 V8  9.5:1           1-2bbl  270     Y

429 V8  10.5:1          1-2bbl  320     K

429 V8  10.5:1          1-4bbl  360     N



NOTE:  There are some variances in VIN Codes.  If yours is not listed above,

try these out for style:

Q = 428 4V Cobra Jet

R = 428 4V Cobra Jet w/ Ram Air

P = 428 4V Police Interceptor

C = 429 4V Cobra Jet

Z = 429 4V High Output

J = 429 4V Cobra Jet w/ Ram Air

NOTE:  It is unknown if selected engines from the above list were all

offered in the Montego/Cyclone.



TRANSMISSION TYPES:



Trans                           Door Plate Code



3 Speed Manual                  1

4 Speed Manual - Wide Ratio     5

4 Speed Manual - Close Ratio    6

Semi-Automatic Stick Shift      V

C4 Automatic                    W

C6 Automatic                    U

C6 Automatic (Special Duty)     Z

FMX Automatic                   X





OPTIONS:



Option                          Price



Air Conditioning                $388.60

55 Amp. Alternator              $ 20.80

Heavy Duty Battery              $  7.80

Extra Cooling Package           $  7.80

Cross Country Ride              $  9.10

Tinted Glass                    $ 36.30

Tinted Windshield (Fleet Only)  $ 25.90

Heater and Defroster            $ 22.10

Low Gear Lockout                $  6.50

Luggage Carrier wo/air deflect   $ 54.30

  w/air deflector               $ 73.90

LH Remote Racing Mirror         $ 13.00

Front Disc Brakes               $ 64.80

4 Way Power Bench Seat          $ 73.90

Power Steering                  $104.90

Power Windows                   $104.90

Protective Body Side Molding    $ 25.90

AM Radio                        $ 60.90

AM FM Stereo                    $212.50

Dual Rear Seat Speakers         $ 27.30

Deluxe Seat Belts               $ 15.60

Automatic Seatback Release (2D) $ 38.90

High back Comfortweave Bucket Sts $119.20

Third Seat in MX Wagon          $ 63.70

Rim-Blow Steering Wheel         $ 35.00

Sun Roof (2 Door)               $375.70

Upbeat Spectrum Stripe (MX 2D)  $ 32.40

Comfortweave Vinyl (MX)         $ 32.40

Upbeat Watch Plaid Seats (MX)   $ 32.40

High Level Ventilation          $ 15.50

Vinyl Roof                      $ 99.80

Deluxe Wheel Covers             $ 25.90

Luxury Wheel Covers             $ 41.50

Styled Steel Wheels             $ 38.90

Interval Windshield Wipers      $ 25.90

Instrumentation Group           $ 77.80

Trailer Towing Package          $151.60

  w/o AC                        $159.40



SPECIAL PACKAGES:



Instrumentation Group:

  Tachometer

  Oil Pressure Gauge

  Ammeter Gauge



Trailer Towing Package:

  351 2V Engine

  Power Disc Brakes

  Competitive Handling Package

  Extra Cooling Package

  Heavy Duty Alternator

  Heavy Duty Battery

 





SPECIAL TIRES:



Mud and Snow Tires                              $  7.80

F78-14 WW w/ 250 L6 or 302 V8                   $ 31.10

          w/ 351 V8                             $ 49.30

G78-14 WW w/ 351 V8                             $ 49.30

          w/ 429 V8                             $ 64.80

F70-14 Traction Tires w/ 250 L6 or 302 V8       $ 77.80

                      w/ 351 V8                 $ 59.60

G70-14 Traction Tires w/ 250 L6 or 302 V8       $ 95.90

                      w/ 351 V8                 $ 77.80

                      w/ 429 V8                 $ 59.60

G70-14 WW w/ 250 L6 or 302 V8                   $ 83.00

          w/ 351 V8                             $ 64.80





INTERESTING NOTES:



92.6% had an automatic transmission

87% had a V8 engine

49.5% had air conditioning

88.1% had power steering

42.1% had power disc brakes

1% had power seats



4 NASCAR races were won in 1970 by Mercury's
 

 

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