Any body who has owned a 64 Merc anything has owned something special . This guy owns two of the coolest.

427 SOHC is the best motor ever designed. And killed off my jealous competitors

I'm a MOPAR guy but I love the SOHC 427. What a thrill.

For me where the 63 Galaxie XL was my favorite of that era of full size Fords, this Mercury is the best looking full size Mercury.

Still to this day the 64-65 Comets are one of the best looking from the 60s

That 427 Comet is straight up legit! I love it. That motor sounds so good! Love the acceleration note! Beautiful sound.

Thanks to the owner of these fine cars for letting us see them.they are cool .👍🇺🇸

im a mopar guy but thats one badass mercury . those 427 cammers were awesome engines and certainly gave the hemis a run for their money . the ford cammer engine worried chrysler so much that they began developing a sohc hemi to compete with it in nascar but nascar banned these exotic engines . i read the 427 cammer engine cost ford about 14,000 a piece to build in 1960s dollars and were never put in a production car but they were offered to the ford factory drag racing teams to run in the a/fx class. try finding one of these engines today very rare motor

As a loaner car from Mark Motors Ford we had a 64 Merc with the roll down rear window & 410" interceptor. Damn! At the same time (early 70's), a guy I didn't know had a 67 Cyclone Caliente with a 427 medium rise, 4 speed & slicks so big they almost didn't fit! Same teardrop hood! Near Aero Drive In on Broadway in El Cajon. Great times! After I thought about it, my cuz had a "Ford Comet" Wagon as they were originally introduced before handoff to Mercury. 1960?

both of those cars are simply magnificent

Damn beautiful Mercury's. 64 Park Lane Marauder, 4 speed, 6 barrel, ARE YOU KIDDING ME? And the Comet, CAMMER? What can you say, love obscure ride's like these. I'm going to buy me a Mercury and cruise up and down the road,

That Marauder is a big beautiful car, and a 4-speed. Unreal.

I had a comet with a 289 eng. & 4 speed trany. It was VERY fast. Plus it had 4 barrel carb. On it.

Two Amazing Mercury's. The original Black factory 4-speed Marauder looks like it just drove off the showroom floor. A beautiful car inside and out. The cammer clone A/FX is off the charts like it's cousin the Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt. I can't believe how well this car handles the road

BOOM! 427 ALUMINUM BLOCK CAMMER out of a GT40! Are you freakin kidding me? This guy might has well be a superhero. Both cars are certainly amazing though & that much sheet metal finished in black, that’s art.

427 SOHC - Truly the coolest engine ever!

The marader is gorgeous the cyclone too 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

Comets and Falcon are true classics.

THATS IS THE COOLEST CAR YOU HAVE EVER DONE YET.👍👍👍👍👍

That darn Marauder is absolutely beautiful. I'm honestly not sure I've ever seen one. I own, and I'm generally into, European cars...but I think it may be one of the prettiest vehicles I've ever seen. Something about it just speaks to me. Very nice. I need to find one.

My first car was a 1964 Mercury Caliente I was 16 years old, and found it in an apartment building stall sitting, paid $90 put a battery in it, points, aired up the tires,and drove it for 2 years

Had a black on black 64 Cyclone 4 speed and loved that car. Had many more muscle cars over the years but the Cyclone is still my favorite!! Light, agile and fun to drive along with that beautiful body design. Hard to beat!

DAMN, I LOVE a MERCURY.. 64 Marauder, 64 Cyclone Comet & 68 Cougar are what I drive.

That comet has it ALL!!! Man I love that car, nice build. Best quote "It likes it when your drivin it like your mad at it". I remember being at my engine builder years ago, and saw a 427 SOHC in the corner on a stand. I said what are you doing with that? He said " oh that, that's just a little street motor I'm working on". We all grinned!!!

Thanks Dennis... what a beautiful engine...

"It likes it when you're driving it like you're mad at it" A++++++ work Tom Lantz!

Killer motor..before the Boss Hemi 429.. Awesome work Thanks!

Dennis would love being in New England this year, every car is a shade of green from all the pollen.

Wow,some badass cars there..love them FOMOCO/MERCURY MUSCLE CARS..

What a beauty Ford power all the way

Wow that 4 speed in the Marauder was sure interesting

My 1964 was also a Parklane Marauder too but it was an automatic.

Cool cars with cicadas for background music, couldn't get any better !!!

Two very beautiful car's, Happy to see 4 speed's in them both

Outstanding! Who are the 5 clowns who gave THUMBS DOWN?????

I'm basically a Chevy guy, but I had a 64 Comet Cyclone and I still think it's one of the sleekest body styles ever. I love the body lines. I miss seeing all the cool rides from those days on the street every day.

What a Humble Gent . . . . Kudos !

Bought a new Mercury in 1965 .It was a 2dr HT Park Lane with a 390 AND a 4-SPEED. It was quick for a big car. Very rare with a 4-SPEED. The 427 was optional, but I never heard of one.

Both cars are beautiful

Didn't alter the wheelbase on the Comet like they did back in the day but otherwise VERY cool. I had a maroon 66 Cyclone GT with the 390 and 4 speed. Sold it when I got drafted .

I Have Been Lucky Enough to Own 2 Merks. My 1st one was a 1966 Mercury Park Lane, with a 410-4 Barrell. I loved It. The BACK Window was Electric. Even tho it was a Boat, it still held the curves pretty good. My other was a 1967 Mercury Cougar, Best cat I ever had. It had a 289, 3 speed on the floor w/AC. I still Kick Myself for Selling that one. If the Black Plague Don't get me, I WILL Own Another...……..

That Marauder is gorgeous, what a car! 64 was a good year for great styled cars. I'd take with that or a 64 Pontiac Ventura

It's a REALLY HARD CHOICE, but this os DEFINITELY ONE OF YOUR BEST VIDEOS.

Beautiful cars! I had a 1966 Comet Capri with the 390 2bbl and four speed. My dad had a 68 Park Lane with the 390 2bbl and C6. Sure wish I had those cars and my dad. I have Steve Millers version of Mercury Blues stuck on repeat in my head!

This guy definitely has that cool factor. I notice the only time he smiles is when he's in the car. Him and I definitely have something in common.

Boy that brings back memories. I had a Breezy-Way Marauder 4-speed 390 '63 Merc as a youngin. Working in CDF after HS as a firefighter you had to have something cool. To this day, it was one of my all time favorite cars. Got traded in on a Volvo. Got too many tickets with it for "un-safe start" (local ordnance) hammering the 4-speed off the line. It was a runner, and with the leather interior and turquoise dash lighting, a hit with my girlfriends. Went back and forth to LA many times just cruisin along happy as could be. But it'd run, if asked ... :D

My favorite part of the vid, other than seeing these cars, is seeing the big smile on the owner's face like at 6:09 and 6:55😁 when Dennis puts his foot into it. (into the gas pedal, BTW, not the owner's face😀)

Great host, great guest, beautiful cars. Great episode thank you Dennis

I had a 1966 Mercury Cyclone GT, that thing scooted. It would spin the tires when it shifted gears from it's first gear to it's secondary gear and it was an automatic. Bright orange car.

Never owned a FORD Car, had a '66 Shortbed, but these are 2 magnificent cars! ...

What a crazy Comet! I'm crazy about that Mercury. Dennis looks pretty pumped behind that wheel.

Thanks so much Mr. Lantz for allowing Mr. Gage to show and DRIVE these incredible GM nightmares. I'm sure a lot of folks who are under the weather. (flu) This would be a healthy therapy to get them on their feet. Find these old Ford and Mercury's and restore them. They're out there.

*OH MY SWEET LORD!* I can't even imagine what that all aluminum 427 SOHC cost him...

Dennis, I had a 1964 Merc Montclaire fastback in turquois with black interior and 390 engine. I also had 5 1966 Comets three of which were Cyclone GT's and two of this were 390 cu in. 4 speeds.

In '89 I bought my first classic car, an early sequence '70 Skylark Custom convertible. It wasn't a modified car; that's the model name: Skylark Custom. I was working on it in the driveway and a neighbor with a Comet Cyclone stopped by and said "when you drive that Buick, you'll be King of the Road. Unless I'm on it".

Thank you Dennis. The appreciation you show for the Marauder is infectious-encouraging “listeners” to learn especially after “the watchers” feast on the size of the Cammer. Great job! As a teen I jumped ship from my ‘67 Galaxie XL to a Chevy based on economics. I agree with you-NOTHING is smoother than a Big Block Ford.

Very cool 😎 I dig both ride's. The Cyclone reminds me of Dyno Don ride from back in the days. Art Chrisman had one with a supercharger on top. Very nice

My aunt had a comet back in the day and it sure didn't look like this one . Lol

These two Mercury ‘s are some of the coolest American cars ever made. How did this company loose their mojo? Ford should have talked to Tom to launch their later designs . That Marauder is perfect. Unreal , and that Comet owns the road . 64, what a year .

Dennis Gage with the FoMoCo save for the ford fans again . Motor trend and you tube have been drenched with gm lately, nice to see these gorgeous cars.

God damn I wanna drive that cyclone.

Brother-in-law bought a1965 comet cyclone 289ci after service in the Air Force ,red.

Love that big Murauder, classy.

Awesome Mercurys! Kudos to the owner for not letting them be trailer queens. Very rare Park Lane.

Two beautiful Mercurys and is like going back in time. My Mother drove a '64 Galaxie 500 XL. Was turquoise with the Thunderbird 390. Center console and beautiful bucket seats. Great video, Thank you!

Only the sound makes me drool proverbially, Beautiful car !!

Beautiful..I had a 64 with a English side oiler 427..9.10 time..I totalled it..

Back in the day wasnt somebody working on a gear drive to replace the long timing chain? I think that is when it was being used in Top Fuel. I understand about the theory that gear drives transfer harmonics up into the valve train, however Fords DOHC indy engines were gear drive and they lived very successfully at 9-10000 rpm. Also with the many gears that would be needed just a short link between 2 of the gears with a short chain would solved the harmonics problem. Perhaps if nascar wouldnt have outlawed the engine Ford would have put the resources into such further development.

I owned a 64 no 427 that car must screem I'm impressed now lets hear it

Not a ford guy but goddamn is he right about that being a sexy motor.

G O O D one Dennis . Thanks

That Guy is a Legend!

WOW! Great video of two outstanding cars! Thanks!!

As a life long Chevy fan I can admit that the SOHC427 was one cool engine; then and now. I have a friend who had one (Thunderbolt); he was constantly keeping track of the "sixteen miles of chain" driving the two cams. Helluva machine. Thanks to both of you for showing us your work.

you have two of the best cars and they are absolutely most beautiful car i ever seen

love it great engines and cars

Best motor Ford ever made.

It's like Alan Jackson says got to have a Mercury that Comet is a kick ass dream

I just want to shake Tom's hand.

Extremely nice cars. This man has really good taste... and alot of class.

Love those old Mercs

You had me (and my "like") at Mercury! Both stunning and badass in their own special way.

No Dennis you didnt lose touch with the guy so much as everyone did...im sure he spent the last five years in the garage working on those cars...that Comet alone represents thousands of man hours

The Marauder could be a great Batmobile. It calls to mind the original from the TV show.

Back in 1965 when I was in high school. a lucky classmate of mine was gifted a brand new yellow Cyclone by his dad.

Love the Maurader too!!.. Pretty car!!

Wish I had this guys skills

Thanks for keeping the videos FL through tough times...

That blue is so bright that a blind owl could see it! Who’s going to get the reference?

Wish my 64 comet looked that good! Beautiful cars, both of them!

My favorite car's ever built had a 66 Merc. Cyclone convertible 1305 of this model made and someone like it more than me, cause they stole it been looking for it ever since was my dream build. I'm 60 years old now and forsee death before a dream like that ever to come true!

Very nice cars. I'd love to own one or both of them. Excellent vid ! Stay safe Dennis. 👍

Big cars and small for back in the day, cars are cool no matter what brand. Always loved Merc's also. Caliente is my flavor. My friend across the street's mother drove a light yellow auto vert with a tear dropped 289. Have a big block 65 "b" body IMP ,,,my S.S., to a Firebird formula 400 t-400 and a wounded for the moment Malibu S.S. 4 speed . Stir sticks may not win the races these days but the smile factor is seen on these men's faces is what i enjoyed also as much as when i am in my deluxe white 4 speed buccaneer red 77 T/A. smoking bandit this coming summer. Hope soon to start on my new toy, an aluminum headed 6 b.b.l. injection 440 stick in a 69 Cuda. Thinking pistol with maybe a 5 shooter instead of a already have 4. Save them because once they are gone , they become only pictures and memories. Nice to have the cash for real deals or fake ones. They all bring on that smile equally. Now if only i could claim of having "hair in the wind" i would have it all, or till i find another beat down project i know i can bring back to the streets of fire and smiling faces.

just love both of these cars...

Looks like you had a ball driving this baby!!

Steve Miller sung the song Buy me a Mercury.

That was a fun time... cool dude, both sound great!

Chock me up as jealous X two!! Thanks Dennis 👍

Thank you for introducing me to my new dream car that mercury comet cyclone that is one I wouldn't only give my left testy for but I might go my whole sack for that cammer, it is beautiful.. wow ! what a well done car the owner sure has shown how to do cars the right way.. that Marauder is pretty damn sexy as well.. it reminds me of a 1965 convertible Ford Galaxy 500 XL my great uncle gave me back when I was a dumb kid.. it had a fast running 390, 4 speed he bought it new and had driven it back and forth from coast to coast a few times, after I got it and I had to try to make it what I thought was better the paint I didn't like, I was a dumb kid with no taste. ford I believe called the color honey gold , so my dumb ass put a cheap $200 black paint job over it and mag wheels on it and air shocks on it and street raced it until I blew it up.. what a waste makes me want to cry when I think about it especially when I see nice old Ford's and Mercury's done nowadays..

Thanks for the great memories!