1966 Comet Preliminary Drag Specifications & Nhra Classes, Mercury Pub Mc66-124 on 2040-parts.com
Easton, Pennsylvania, US
This is a complete, rare original "1966 Mercury Comet Prelinimary Drag Specifications and NHRA Stock Car Classifications" dealer brochure and cover letter from the Lincoln /Mercury Sales Promotion Manager. The cover letter let Lincoln/Mercury dealers know about the new power, new transmissions and new NHRA classes that the '66 Comet would be eligible to run in. The dealer brochure is Mercury Form No. MC66-124 printed in 9/65. The 6 page fold out brochure covers the NHRA stock car section S and SA with the classes defined by engine to weight ratio. The Comet weight ranges for both manual and automatic transmissions are listed for the classes by power to weight ratio. The manual transmission gear ratios and RPO (Regular Production Option) and SO (Special-Order) axles which can be ordered from the factory are listed. The last page is a work form to estimate the power to weight ratio for any of the '66 Comet vehicles produced. The cover letter and dealer brochure are both 100% original and in excellent condition with no writing on any of the pages. The brochure does show some wear along the bottom edge. Payment is expected within 10 days of the close of the auction. We charge actual shipping only and are always glad to combine shipping on several auctions or you would be welcome to pick them up at our shop. Thanks!
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