1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone on 2040-cars
Murphy, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:289
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Comet
Trim: cyclone
Drive Type: car
Mileage: 0
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
I am anxious to list this true "Barn Find" ( actually it was a single wooden dirt floor garage with a blue tarp door). I also have the picture of the gentlemen who bought it new along side the car as I was loading it on my rollback! I will provide this picture to the purchaser. This ia a numbers matching car! Original paint,original interior ( seats are great for its age ), original carpet, original dash, original door panels, original 4 speed shifter and trans, and even the original dash mounted tach which works, except over time the little orange indicator is a little warped due to the heat I guess. Notice the original 289 engine with its, original chrome value covers, ( a little surface rust ), chrome oil stick, chrome radiator cap, and chrome breather lid. I understand these were options, and I coundn't believe these cars even the higher horse power 289 came with single exhaust due to the placement of the gas tank. By the way my mechanic did take the gas tank off and cleaned it inside and out, and sealed it. Along with painting it black ( original was grey or silver ). He also replaced the water pump, rebuilt the carburator, new plugs, points, condensor,wires etc, and new battery, he also flushed the radiator.This motor cranks and sounds great, no smoke, no knocks. Smooth running and smooth driver. I have driven it approximately 60-70 miles, but not to fast as tires are over 20 years old and dry rotted. Notice the orginal hard to find Imatation chrome reverse hub caps. Now the body is solid as can be, the underneath ia almost perfect with a little surface coloring. The only rust is around the battery box, minor fix. Again this car is a one owner, Georgia, car that has been well perserved. If you are a cyclone fan surely you will appreciate the opportunity to buy a very rare, original solid car to restore, or to be a time capsule driver. Any question please let me know. P.S. Currently I have a Bill of Sale from the original owner, I will provided to the purchaser, the necessary Bill of Sale and Georgia tag receipt, for them to be able to register the vechile in whatever state they are from. Car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to sale it at anytime.
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