1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ: An American Pastime

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6 жыл бұрын

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In this week’s Made to Drive episode we recall less wintry weather in the heartland of the country as we join Cy Schmidt for a late afternoon cruise along the backroads of Ohio in his 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ. The last two letters designate the V8 under hood as a special one, and at this moment we can’t think of many verbal twosomes possessing as many promises of giddy smoking-tire fun as the words “Cobra Jet”-and the base car, the Cyclone, was named after a fence-ripping, cow-tossing fit of natural aggression to begin with.
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@kukko83 6 жыл бұрын

I think this guy has the perfect attitude towards old car ownership.

@exxusdrugstore300 6 жыл бұрын

Mikko Kukkonen Right, he accepts its flaws but still loves it. That's true car love right there.

@Ecosse57 6 жыл бұрын

my thought exactly.

@sambaritone 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Drive it, enjoy it, let it transport you back to an earlier time.

@bryanphillips485 6 жыл бұрын

"If something's bugging me, it just blows out the window." Amen.

@lanty86 6 жыл бұрын

I simply love this channel. It's not about who has the most expensive car or which goes the fastest. It's about the love for cars and that is something i can totaly relate to.

@stephans1990 6 жыл бұрын

I agree, this channel is more about purism. These cars are more unique than the latest Ferrari or Lamborghini and the owners simply share their passion instead of showing off. It just doesn't feel like they are talking about a car, but more about a work of art.

@thesillypig785 6 жыл бұрын

A true petrolhead cares less about numbers and more about how a car makes him/her feel.

@klasseact6663 6 жыл бұрын

lanty86 ...AMEN😁

@f51dmustang 5 жыл бұрын

Ya totally thru!

@brianfleitas1829 5 жыл бұрын

I 100% agree with your statement. So often people today have lost track of that. To them it's all about the numbers. Not about the ride.

@DonDavisGVL 6 жыл бұрын

I almost have to agree with Windvale - it was very nice to see a regular guy and not a millionaire with a garage full of classics. IMO this owner's was some of the most sincere commentary I've seen so far. Just a guy who loves his car and probably has the scars on his knuckles to prove it.

@apexmetalrestoration2805 6 жыл бұрын

Biggest fear as an owner of classic is getting wrecked like he said. Too bad he’s right about people being on their phones while driving.

@drewholt1860 6 жыл бұрын

CarburetorCulture Same here, I daily drive mine to high school and way too many times have I locked up the brakes or almost been rear ended by some distracted driver.

@jlopez1017d 6 жыл бұрын

Try driving in Los Angeles where it’s full of stupid drivers I get so nervous sometimes I think I would be furious if someone wrecked my baby.

@paulosicne5803 4 жыл бұрын

@@jlopez1017d I post the same comments all the time. Unfortunately I live in Los Angeles as well. It is very nerve racking driving here. People don't care or respect about other people on the road. I always keep a good distance away from the vehicle in front of me, but pretty much at the mercy of any idiot or tailgater behind me.

@jlopez1017d 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Osicne honestly though New York has it worse. People over there drive with bumper guards I’ve never seen that until I went to NYC

@arielvido 6 жыл бұрын

"the car means a lot of things of different people, this one means a lot to me" Cy Schmidt (Great quote)

@dlgump 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not a huge muscle car guy, i generally don't get it, but this dude, he summed it up perfectly at the end. They add a zest to life. I love that. He is awesome.

@aserta 6 жыл бұрын

Such a nice fella, and a beautiful car. And it's purely adorable that they go on rides with it. :)

@erichakanson7010 6 жыл бұрын

I'm more of a British/European sports car guy and never had much interest in American muscle cars. However I can appreciate any good car story. This car may not be my thing but I love it when an owner loves his car like this guy loves his Cyclone. A great car story is a great car story, no matter the make/model. And Petrolicious is best when conveying the relationship between a car and an owner who clearly loves it. It's getting boring to say every week, but another fantastic video by Petrolicious!

@Hallelujahmkay 6 жыл бұрын

Fuckin goosebumps through the whole thing. The guys voice is so nice to listen to as well.

@leonelplascencia2990 6 жыл бұрын

Eric Hakanson amén

@thor8640 6 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more, looking forward to a new video every week. Guys like Cy are the true car guys, not those collectors that stash them away in a big garage afraid to drive the Yenko, Shelby or Mopar because they shelled out hundreds of thousand of dollars.

@aserta 6 жыл бұрын

I think half a car is its story. A car can look great, be great, feel great, work great, but devoid of ... context, story, life, it's just a hunk of metal, plastic, and rubber. Whether your story, or someone else's, the car becomes much more with it.

@Salpeteroxid 6 жыл бұрын

It might just be because I'm Swedish (American muscle is the most popular here) but how can you not love the muscle cars? They are so amazing!

@slaWterCH 6 жыл бұрын

I like his attitude!

@6rimR3ap3r 6 жыл бұрын

What a calm guy, great story.

@daredevil7442AUTOMOTIVE 6 жыл бұрын

we need more of these odd ball anerican classic cars......

@TheFakeFatLegitimate 6 жыл бұрын

daredevil7442 American*

@vtr0104 6 жыл бұрын

The Cyclone Cobra Jet isn't really an oddball.. It was raced in NASCAR alongside its sister-car, the Ford Torino Talladega. The reason it was even sold with the 428 CJ was to homologate it for use in NASCAR. But I do agree that I'd love to see more American Classics on Petrolicious :D

@Cyrx686 6 жыл бұрын

Whats odd about it? You just said its a "classic". Nothing odd about that baby

@tompastian3447 3 жыл бұрын

@@vtr0104 Mercury had a Cyclone with the extended & lowered front fenders, which was actually the sister car of the Talladega, not the same Cyclone as in this video.

@vtr0104 3 жыл бұрын

@@tompastian3447 Did not actually know that, gonna go look for some pics of it. Thanks man!

@Carbondan 6 жыл бұрын

This is the best channel on all of youtube. Every video is a masterpiece.

@user-ey2wd7vq3z 6 жыл бұрын

Great guy, great car, great video

@FlymanMS 6 жыл бұрын

I like it when the video is on point, owner talking about car and a lot of footage of said car. Prefer it any day over some car-related purple poetry and artsy talk.

@cemsarioglu5947 6 жыл бұрын

I liked this guy’s attitude. He loks like a very down to earth and peaceful, loving human being. He loves driving his Mercury, you can tell by the looks on his face. Thank you for the great content.

@jafu745 6 жыл бұрын

This is the sweetest muscle car owner I've seen. He's like that grandpa you always liked hanging around as a kid.

@L393nd1 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not usually the one who leaves a like or comments, but I really loved this video. The atmosphere is so incredibly soothing and the guy talking was so down to earth and seemed genuinely nice. Don't get me wrong I like every video you produce but this time it was really something special. The car is something you don't see often on here and the owner doesn't come off as posh like in some of your other videos.

@wakjob961 6 жыл бұрын

L393nd1 You should leave more 'LIKES' it helps the channel out.

@Greenaresy 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car, beautiful roads and a cool owner.

@TheGentlemanRacer 6 жыл бұрын

That was such a cool time in American automotive history, you could walk into a dealer and order a Big Block, 4 Speed, Station Wagon, in a custom color and no AC just because dad wanted a NASCAR with room for 7.

@Mrdrivereight 6 жыл бұрын

This guys too cool. Im a Chevy guy but I've always loved the torino and didnt even think mercury had their version. Thanks petrolious.

@RebuildthePast 6 жыл бұрын

Damn that paint is like glass!

@NSCA12 6 жыл бұрын

I do believe I love Petrolicious more than any other channel. Thank you very much for sharing the cars, the people, the history and the PASSION!!!

@ToneScavenger 6 жыл бұрын

European, American, Japanese... it really doesn’t matter when it comes down to a Petrolicious feature... they’re all incredible!

@graybeard7408 6 жыл бұрын

The year was 1969. I was 19 years old and still living at home driving a old slow '57 Chevy with a 283 V-8. The hot shot car salesman across the street drove one of these home as a loaner for a weekend. 427 4bbl carb Hi-Perfomance 390hp He gave me and a younger neighbor kid a ride to show it off...... WOW,,,,, what an amazing car.

@chosentobedifferent6242 5 жыл бұрын

I learned more from this guy’s laid-back approach to life than I did learning about old cars!!

@dinokingfan1 6 жыл бұрын

Just listening to how much this thing means to him... There's always been a small part of me that enjoyed muscle cars, but I can feel how much this guy loves it just by the way he talks. Truly special

@bravolima7766 6 жыл бұрын

Beyond the beautiful video, but we are used to it, I was moved because for the first time, I see a passionate driving his car accompanied! Often when I enjoy the beautiful little roads of France, driving my vintage, I would like to share these moments. They must be even more tasty. Thanks again to the Petrolicious guys.

@luissoler487 6 жыл бұрын

"𝑀𝑒𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑇𝑜 𝐵𝑒 𝐷𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛" 𝐴𝑚𝑒𝑛

@motorheadslifestyle3263 6 жыл бұрын

This is the car I would love to own. I was testing 1972 Buick Riviera and still planning to shoot 1970 Riviera with 455 cu and 370 horsepower. If you ever try US big block, nothing compares to the feeling. Nowadays cars are more like fast train, but these are the cars you can hear and feel. Nice story!

@usergonemad 6 жыл бұрын

Hope Cy enjoys his car for many years to come. Nice film!

@DJMotoVlogs 6 жыл бұрын

To me, this is the best owner you guys ever had on video.

@BramCollier 6 жыл бұрын

I always get goosebumps during these vids...

@TheBabylaila14 3 жыл бұрын

The more I watch this channel the more I want to have a old classic car .. to feel and experience of having a American Culture / history can’t wait .. top favorites for sure

@juliemack9849 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a car, nice to see it being used.

@hugh-johnfleming289 6 жыл бұрын

Nice to see care and love for not another sheepstang. Handsome cars.

@The_Maine_Card_Guy 6 жыл бұрын

My god.....the sound of that car. Amazing.

@eddiebaker3267 6 жыл бұрын

Finally, someone brings his wife along for the drive. How refreshing to see people enjoying the road together.

@Ecosse57 6 жыл бұрын

gotta say i like this guy. a true car enthusiast and so right about a good many things. i'm a road runner/mopar guy but respect what other brands (especially fomoco) had to offer.

@AndrewNguyenOfficial 6 жыл бұрын

This gentleman reminds me so much of my old automotive teacher from high school. A laid back fellow who loved his special car more than anything. Growing up I was into import cars, but my automotive teacher took me for a ride in his Factory Five Cobra, and it opened my eyes to the world of V8's and muscle cars. I am forever thankful for my time with him as he has grown my appreciation for classic American muscle. Would love to just sit down and talk cars with old timers him.

@Ed_Deavors 6 жыл бұрын

I like the way this guy thinks! Beautiful car and story.

@velocita8842 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful car and a pretty nice fellow who appreciates his Cyclone.

@Casey_J96 6 жыл бұрын

I love the sniff but don't scratch sticker! This car is awesome and the owner is great!

@danotto7647 6 жыл бұрын

Yet again Petrolicious does it again. These are hands down the best car videos. What a cool car and great owner. I look forward to these videos so much.

@ranchero50 6 жыл бұрын

I have a stock '68 Fairlane fastback and rolling down the road at 55 mph with the windows down you can hear the birds chirping on the side of the road. It also weighs 3300 lbs and get 20+ mpg running 70 mph on the interstate with a 302, C4 and 2.79 gears. I do wonder how long that big bright orange CJ sat in the dealership selling more mundane versions of Mercs.

@C345OFR 6 жыл бұрын

It just goes to show the production value of this video and how relaxed this guy was that, even though I wasn't particularly interested in the car, I could happily have watched for another 10 minutes.

@ArmTheCreative 6 жыл бұрын

Time to start watching Petro again!

@cascade8887 2 жыл бұрын

I have been lucky enough to see only two real not clone Cyclones in my life and I'm 62 years old. I got the chance to drive twice a 1970 Torino Cobra Jet with the 429 Super Cobra Jet and it had the factory Drag Pack, 4 speed and 430 rear gears. Talk about a blast so much neck snapping torque. Please enjoy the car, so rare.

@VIDEOSdeJOAOSOUSA 6 жыл бұрын

Love the sound of that suit engine.

@stingray427man 6 жыл бұрын

When it comes to reflection, the caretaker is just as relevant as the story of a car. It’s a shared love, between both.

@Cherry_man1 6 жыл бұрын

This is the kind of guy I really connect with I’ve got my Gran Torino and such it’s meant to be driven. I rag on mine though and drive it hard sometimes but I always make sure at the end of the day if something is broke it gets fixed and the car is taken care of

@jasoncarpp7742 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome looking car. I've always liked the 1969 Mercury Cyclone.

@classiccarguy7757 6 жыл бұрын

I wish you guys make full length movies 🎥. I can never get enough. I go back and watch the older ones. Thank you 🙏

@BrennanMcKissick 6 жыл бұрын

I feel like I say this every week but this was another fantastic film. Great job at conveying the love of ownership in this one too. I love seeing all the super rare exotics and European stuff but the old American cars hit me right in the feels since that's what I grew up on.

@aslapacooterfilm3260 6 жыл бұрын

This episode reminds me of the pass episode, with the '69 Charger!👌💯

@The-Enthusiast47 6 жыл бұрын

Again great story, great owner and of course great car

@NFS4LFE 6 жыл бұрын

I love Cobra Jets on anything. That engine note is unlike anything a modern V8 can emit.

@uweheinrich6784 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic story.....I love all the Petrolicious enthusiasts stories.....Most car people have identical DNA....This is what makes this hobby so much fun. You always connect with someone and have instantly a common point of view in life.....regardless where you came from......

@ruthlessreid9172 6 жыл бұрын

Great story as usual cool individuals.

@superpooper1945 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that ending was beautiful... Almost brought tears to my eyes

@thorandmoljnir 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I can almost smell the unburnt gas fumes coming through the screen! I had a 1969 Firebird with all drum brakes and if I ever got another old car I think I'd do a disc conversion. Just for peace of mind.

@irritablearchitect 6 жыл бұрын

Great job, Cy, from one Ford man to another!

@Lorenzo-fm4ov 6 жыл бұрын

Non ci sono parole per descrivere la bellezza di quest'auto... un vero gioiello

@vacuumtube1954 3 жыл бұрын

A wonderful video ! Thank you so much for sharing this. A childhood friend of mine had a 1969 Mercury Cyclone CJ 428 in a burnt orange color with black interior. Amazing sound, amazing looks, and amazing performance. They are a rare breed and I have not seen many of these around in the last many years. This brings back very good memories for me. I would love to own one of these. Thank you again for this. I can relate to the owner of this car. I feel the way he does.

@StevenJeNova 6 жыл бұрын

Simply awesome! Thanks, Petrolicious.

@aleoimpala 6 жыл бұрын

Nice ride with nice road to enjoy it! Keep on driving...

@Anthony-km2gr 6 жыл бұрын

he seems like an awesome grandpa

@mitchellgildea6944 6 жыл бұрын

This, right here, is my goal in life

@bryanmctaggart6352 6 жыл бұрын

The car was meant for pure, unadulterated violence. Petrolicious makes it as relaxed and as warm as the late afternoon sun as it sinks in the West. Beautiful composition, as always.

@seanfannin4173 6 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@bradleywilliamson3057 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful film, one of your best!! Thank you!!

@stillsearching1284 6 жыл бұрын

428 Cobra Jet! Nice.

@05gtdriver 6 жыл бұрын

The flat tappet camshaft sound of a big block Ford FE V-8 is cause for turning the volume to max setting......

@rogerflanagan 6 жыл бұрын

What a beauty and driven too. seems like a good guy with great car.

@mikeyfourbarrel8473 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous machine, cool owner. This video brought me back to Petrolicious. Re-subscribed! I’m sure plenty of people disagree but there’s nothing more exciting and/or more comforting than the rumble of a big chunk of V8 on the other side of the firewall. I could listen to that 428 all day at any RPM, any throttle position.

@marovlasic3167 6 жыл бұрын

SLAVA PETROLICIOUS!!!! great episode...great car!!!!

@aviazx1799 6 жыл бұрын

Man, I love cars.

@javanbybee4822 6 жыл бұрын

Remember kids, Peterolicious was in Road and Track. . . I love this channel

@frankmorris8328 2 ай бұрын

On your comment about your car having drum brakes all round, my 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT with just the 390 engine had disc brakes up front. The automatic transmission was awesome. Like your color. Mine was gold.

@JesusBehindtheWheel 6 жыл бұрын

Can I get a 10 hour loop of this engine note please? My god it's beautiful. Intimadatingly gorgeous.

@stanislavpavlov6311 6 жыл бұрын

I just asked myself when a new video will come out 😂 Thanks guys !

@drummachine77 6 жыл бұрын

Nothing like the sound of a big block v8.

@AlexNijv 6 жыл бұрын

great video, great car, great sound, great owner! This is petrolicious.

@7418154 6 жыл бұрын

awesome video cy...having a friend like you and teresa is even more rare than car car. very nice job. see you at the shows!!! steve

@mikaellaaksonen6806 6 жыл бұрын

Nice one! I'm also more of an european old schooler but would be nice to see some odd americans aswell, Wector, Pontiac Fiero, Kaiser Darrin, Stutz and Studebaker Avanti springs to mind :)

@Elvices 4 жыл бұрын

Your attitude is absolutely right. These cars need to be driven.

@Hammar89 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@Berduciv 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect video, marvelous guy!

@hrgiyzueghe 6 жыл бұрын

That aerodynamic front! :D My God it looks so amazing though!

@greenleader4517 6 жыл бұрын

What a nice guy ,great car too , I am from Argentina ,I hardly know about Mercury. Very interesting

@johndillinger8482 6 жыл бұрын

very nice video love what he says about these cars needing driven

@Jaidezilla 6 жыл бұрын

I like this guy. Why buy a car you're not going to drive? You can drive it and still take care of it. There's a real American with a real American car.

@gcv10 6 жыл бұрын

Such a calming video

@stuffmadethen 6 жыл бұрын

Dont do a concours restauration! It is perfect as it sits and drives, its original and beautiful as it is. Some patina would just ad to the character, although I could not even spot any.

@orestegallo 6 жыл бұрын

My favorite thing about these videos is that the owners actually DRIVE the cars.

@LifeisGood762 Жыл бұрын

What an excellent video. I agree with this man on so many levels. This might be my dream car right here.

@cliffthelightning 2 жыл бұрын

This bodystyle of Cyclone is my favorite Muscle car.

@myfunkyspace 5 жыл бұрын

Beautifull , heart-touching words .

@keithleonard5085 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video. BTW, plug in a good set of headphones to your device when you’re watching these videos - the audio is amazing!

@Vidocqtube 6 жыл бұрын

Well fellaz, this Cyclone (or the one with the 1970 Cyclone GT grill-nose-type) is one of the most underrated muscle car of the muscle era (aside with the Buick Wildcat 67)