1964 Mercury Comet Caliente V8 on 2040-cars

 For sale is a 1964 Comet Caliente.  It runs well and the transmission shifts through all 3 gears perfectly.  The engine starts right up and idles smooth.  It sounds amazing due in part to a new dual exhaust system with flowmasters.  All electrical features on the car work perfectly - except the heater blower and the horn.  I haven't had a chance to diagnose these items.  All gages work - including gas, temp, oil and the ammeter - which typically is unreliable on old fords. 

The California Title is clear, its in my name, it is currently registered and insured.  Approximate registration dues is about $75/year.
All pictures were taken February 23, 2014

The car has virtually no rust.  The only rust I could find is an occasional pinhole in the floor pans.  However, the original floor pans are strong and will withstand any test you put to it.  Based on my observation (and my mechanic) the floorpans do not need to be replaced.  For this reason, I took additional pictures and did not install new carpet - so the buyer can see how clean the floor pans are.  The fenders, doors, trunk, rockers, window frames - I can find no rust at all.

The car was recently painted by a local Maaco - which did a pretty good job.  As can be seen in the pictures, the entire body is straight - but not perfect.  Under bright sunlight an occasional minor imperfection can be found.  Thus, as it sits it is a perfect daily driver or weekend cruiser.  It is also a perfect candidate for a full restoration since it has such a great body, it appears to have never been in any major accident.  As can be seen in the pictures, the right side of the rear bumper needs to be straightened a little.  The trunk lid chrome trim needs to be installed - it is included with the sale as noted in the pictures.  And, the original drivers and passenger side mirrors are included, but are both missing mirrors.  All 4 interior chrome window cranks are included. The exterior chrome trim is in excellent shape throughout.

Besides new tires, the only thing the car really needs is attention to the interior.  The front and rear seats don't have rips, but sag a little and could use new foam.  Also, the interior needs a new headliner and carpet.  The black door panels need to be installed as noted in the pictures.  And, there is a crack in the passenger side door glass.  However, a replacement glass and frame is included with this sale - as noted in the pictures.   Otherwise, all glass is in good condition and the rear side glass raises and lowers flawlessly on both driver and passenger side.

Recent work in the engine compartment include new radiator, rebuilt generator, new starter, new water pump, new brake master cylinder, new spark plug wires and distributor cap/rotor.  The original 4 barrel autolite carb runs so smooth it must have been rebuilt by the previous owner.

Feel free to ask any questions about the car.  This is a true classic.  Without question, the best year for the mercury comet.  It has the same basic body lines as the famous 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 - but slightly smaller.  In my opinion, it is a much more exciting car than the 64-66 Mustang - but with the same basic chassis and options.