But in the small car, it's reasonably peppy at the same time, with a suitably vintage grumble from the single exhaust system. Even the trunk is nicely finished and comes complete with a full-sized spare and jack assembly.įord's trusty 170 cubic inch inline-six fits neatly with the Comet's economy-based mission. Tidy carpets, a taut headliner, and excellent use of colors give it a bright, airy feel inside, and it certainly doesn't feel like Mercury's lowest-priced car that year.
An AM radio was an option in the Comet, along with the column-shifted 2-speed automatic transmission. The instrument panel is a stunning piece of '60s sculpture in bright metal and clear plastic, and offers both a temperature and a fuel level gauge in addition to the speedometer. Tri-tone door panels are remarkably stylish for a basic car, with only the armrest showing its age after nearly 50 years of elbows resting on it. One look at the funky plaid material and you just know it isn't being reproduced today, so discovering something like this is quite a rare find. The jewel in this Comet's crown has to be the immaculate interior. The stainless strip running the length of the body and two pairs of taillight lenses surrounded by a brushed aluminum panel give the Comet a lot of visual pizzazz. Chrome and trim are quite good, and even on the budget-oriented Comet, there's quite a bit of it. Dramatically carved sheetmetal topped by tiny fins that were the '50s last gasp give it a lot of visual interest and are actually helped by the subtle paint. This one is in awesome shape thanks to a lifetime in the south, and while the color is subtle, this one gets all its attention simply by being unusual. It offers styling cues taken from the full-sized machines sitting next to it in the showroom, but thanks to compact proportions, it was easy to drive and reasonably peppy even with its gas-sipping inline-six engine. The idea of the economy car isn't a new one, and even upscale Mercury was getting in on the act with the Comet. The stainless strip running the length of the body and two pairs of taillight lenses surrounded by a brushed aluminum panel give the Comet a lot of visual. With a subtle color combination, a stunning interior, and a thrifty drivetrain, it's a hobby car you can enjoy without guilt. He Ford Falcon's more sophisticated cousin was the Mercury Comet, and this 1962 2-door offers a neat alternative to the blue oval machines that were so popular in the early '60s. Please contact me if you would like any more pictures or info.170 CID INLINE-SIX, AUTO TRANS, IMMACULATE INTERIOR, ORIGINAL LOOKING, SOUTHERN
Zero mechanical issues! Fresh oil change. Pictured is the 1 small dent on driver's door (size of a quarter), damaged during shipping. ZERO rust! I have pictures pre-restoration, and some documentation dating back to 1967. ARC Audio speakers with USB/Aux- Sounds really great Stewart Warner gauges New heater box and controls Lowered and updated with 14" steel wheels and falken tires (rides great) Brightwork has been polished New rear bumper The paint is Kustom Shop Satin Blue, with the roof done in Gloss White with Blue Pearl This car is ready to be driven and enjoyed California car.
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1962 Mercury Comet S-22 in Satin Blue over Red Interior Equipped with a 176ci 6-Cylinder Engine mated to a 3-Speed Manual Transmission (3 on the tree) Very Limited S-22 package cars built in 1962 New paint (Nov 2014) by custom shop in California Engine fully rebuilt with Clay Smith cam, HEI distributor, Weber carb, 250ci head, split header, exhaust, new belts, battery, and hoses New clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing All new red upholstery.
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