****1963 Mercury Comet on 2040-cars
Palatine, Illinois, United States
Engine:I6
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1963
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Mercury
Model: Comet
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: rwd
Mileage: 117,000
Exterior Color: Gold
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black/White
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1963 Mercury Comet
I have owned it for ten years and only put about 3,k miles on since I purchased it. Its originally an Oklahoma car, that's why it's in such good condition. Its always been garaged and I never drove it during the winter salt/snow. The prior owner found it in Colorado and sold it to me because he needed a airline ticket to get married in Australia. The first time I saw this car I was amazed. All the awesome chrome details, and the way they sculpted the back to look like a Titan rocket won me over. When I take it to the car show I get an amazing response! My plan was to transition it into a cool 60's sport sedan like they do with late model four doors, I figured that would overcome most of the 4dr uncool stereotype. My vision was to drop in a small block ford and make it go as fast as it looks sitting still. Along with that, I also was going to give it a fresh eye popping paint job. I realize that this ride needs both of those items. I figured that most people wanting to purchase it would have these things in mind as well. This vehicle does has every chrome bit trim present and good condition. I think that any enthusiast can appreciate not having to spend time looking for 50 year old out of production parts. With that in mind, I think that it has all the key aspects of a great build. I have just run out of time and space for this project so anyways, I want to find a good home for it where someone will love this car as much as I do. I feel that the value in its current state is somewhere between the NADA average retail and low retail, and if I get that I will be pleased if it goes to someone who appreciates a piece of americana and isn't going drive it in the salt or send it to the crusher. http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1963/Mercury/Comet/4-Door-Sedan/Values More pictures can be viewed at: http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/Motorsport-Assault/library/Comet more pictures coming...please be patient Craigslist ad: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/4143463513.html VIN#3H02U514523 3= Model Year H=Lorain, OH assembled 02=Body Series- Comet 4dr Sedan 6 passenger U=6 cylinder 170 cubic inch engine 514523=production sequence *Total production of 02 body series in 1963= 623!!!!!!!!!!!! * cited from http://www.oldride.com/library/1963_mercury_comet.html http://www.mercurystuff.com/1963-comet-vehicle-identification.html http://www.tpocr.com/lincolnbp3.html Wheelbase=114" Overall Length=194.8" Curb weight=2,644lbs Tires brakes and shocks were replaced recently Automatic Transmission Pickup within 14 days of purchase No Tire kickers No Low-ballers Serious Inquires only |
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Jill Wagner retired as Mercury spokeswoman
Wed, 17 Nov 2010Jill Wagner has officially given up her crown as the queen of Mercury. With the Ford middle child on its way to the scrap heap, Wagner no longer has any automotive hardware to promote. Given her varied talents, we wouldn't be surprised to see her pick up where she left off with another automaker.
And here you thought you'd never be upset about Mercury's passing.
Thanks for the tip, Gregg!
NHTSA closes rollaway investigation into 1.56M Ford SUVs
Mon, 11 Mar 2013It's taken four years of study, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally closed the books on its investigation into rollaway accusations surrounding 1.56-million Ford SUV models.
The probe, which centered on the 2002-2005 Ford Explorer, 2002-2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator, ends without the federal agency calling for a recall. According to The Detroit News, the investigation was closed due to a "low number of complaints" - NHTSA documented 180 such complaints that resulted in 14 crashes and six minor injuries, but the number of incidents have been slowing. The suspected defect rate for the trucks' automatic transmissions was found to be 4.4 per 100,000 units, and the brake-shift interlock mechanism failure rate was judged to be even lower at 3.4 per 100k.
Curtain officially comes down on Mercury as dealers remove signage
Mon, 03 Jan 2011The process of shutting down the Mercury is complete. Ford officially made the decision to close its mid-level brand in June of 2010. In the months that followed, Ford offered its dealers money to stop selling the cars, with production shutting down in September. The last Mercury, a Mariner, rolled off the assembly line in the beginning of October and former spokesperson Jill Wagner said her good-byes to both the car and her job. Now the last piece of the brand has come down as dealers are removing any and all Mercury signage from their lots.
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