1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Sedan - 260 V8 - Matching Numbers - No Rust - Driver on 2040-cars
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Engine:260 V8
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Red
Make: Mercury
Interior Color: Black
Model: Comet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Caliente - 4 door
Drive Type: automatic
Safety Features: seatbelts - front and back
Mileage: 128,000
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Sub Model: Caliente
Up for sale I have a 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente Sedan with original matching numbers 260 V8. This car is excellent condition. Aside from small surface rust around the back window this car is virtually rust free. The car has about 129,000 miles and still sports it's original 260 V8 - This car was produced in early 1964 prior to the introduction of the 289 at the end of 1964 with the release of the mustang. This is an amazing driver - the car runs and drives excellent and has the power to hang on the highway with the modern guys.
Breakdown of the vehicle :
The motor runs and drives excellent. It has a brand new alternator and voltage regulator. The car has electronic ignition, recent plugs and wires, coil, chrome valve covers, new brake lines all the way around.
The interior is in amazing condition with newly recovered seats in the original factory style. New carpet and headliner. Door panels are in excellent condition with wood grain details and Caliente "C" on the panel. The dash is excellent condition with only minor wear. The car has a dash pad as well. A CD player has been installed with some aftermarket speakers. The original space for the radio was used and the dash was not cut. All dash gauges work and all of the lights work as well. The car has an aftermarket tach. The car has seat belts in the front and back.
The car was painted about 5-6 years ago and has a really nice red exterior with a white top. The chrome and trim on the car are all in great condition. The car has a few minor dents and dings but nothing out of the norm. The only issue the body of the car has is that the drivers fender was replaced and the paint wasn't matched correctly. The front drivers fender just needs a little smoothing out and a paint match - nothing major and it's strictly vanity. The tires a Bf Goodrich raised letter and are in excellent condition.
The under side of the car is excellent condition. The floor pans are perfect and I mean perfect. The floor pans in this car don't even show any surface rust. The frame is excellent condition as well. The car leaks no fluids.
This is a beautiful driver car. It drives excellent and shifts really smooth. The car is complete with all emblems and trim. I have the factory hubcaps that go with the car as well.
Please email with any questions and I will get right back with you.
The car is being sold AS-IS with a Bill of Sale (I do not have a title for the car - as it is not required in this state.)
Buyer responsible for any shipping or transport of this vehicle. I will assist in any way possible to make shipping the car as easy as possible.
$1000.00 non-refundable deposit due at the closing of auction. The remainder of the payment must be made with 48 hours of the auctions has ended (in cash or certified check) and arrangements to get the car must be made within 72 hours of the auctions end. Please do not bid on this car if you don't intend on purchasing it auctions end. No feedback and negative feedback bidders need not bid without prior conversation.
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