1962 Mercury Comet Base 2.8l on 2040-cars
Junction City, Oregon, United States
Up for auction is a 1962 mercury comet 2 door. This car was a california car up until about 4 years ago. We purchased the car from the previous owner who had the car for about ten years and said that it was garaged in california and then in oregon when not being driven, This car approximately 90 percent original from what we can tell and it runs and drives very well. It has a 170 six cylinder engine and automatic transmission. The engine has a little blow by coming out of the vent tube in the front of the engine, I was told this is common for these engines. Starts very easily, no pumping the gas pedal, no choke, just turn the key. The exhaust appears to have been replaced at some point with new original style system. The tires are near new and are 175/80 r13s on 4 lug suspension. The interior is in amazing condition with all gauges, switches are working with the exception of a sticky heater temp switch. No tears in seats, headliner, door panels. On the exterior of the car is the original white paint except for a previous repaint of the top and hood of the car with original color, no damage can be found, and still retains all original sheet metal. There are a few scratches and dings around the car as the pictures will show. The only rust I have been able to find is on the very bottom of the left rear quarter panel, shown in the pictures. This is an amazing running and driving car for being 52 years old and not having been restored. Has a clear title. This car is sold as is and is represented to the best of our knowledge. This car is for sale locally, and if sold the auction will be cancelled. Winning bider must contact us with in 24 hours of auction ending and make arrangement for payment of $500.00 non refundable deposit. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Car will not leave until payment in full has cleared either by direct diposit or check within 7 business days. any questions call Doug 541-513-9936 or Mischele 541-513-8552 eves or weekend |
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Junkyard Gem: 1991 Mercury Capri
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Curtain officially comes down on Mercury as dealers remove signage
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Junkyard Gem: 1973 Mercury Marquis Brougham 4-Door Pillared Hardtop
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