According to the info sign in front of the car, Charles Smith bought this 1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone 35 years ago for $883. The red exterior is contrasted by black stripes on the hood, and the 289 V-8 engine has a floor-shifted 4-speed manual transmission. Black vinyl bucket seats, factory AM/FM radio and under the dash 8-track player are some of the features that make this car so cool.