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1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone Hardtop With Bucket Seats - No Reserve! - Hot Rat Rod on 2040-cars

Year:1964 Mileage:79056 Color: Red /
 White
Location:

Walla Walla, Washington, United States

Walla Walla, Washington, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:289
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 4J27K516836
Year: 1964
Interior Color: White
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Comet
Trim: Cyclone
Drive Type: Manual
Mileage: 79,056
Exterior Color: Red

No Reserve!

I am selling this sweet 64 Cyclone for a friend.  This was her father's car since 1982 and was last on the road in 1985, when it was parked until now.  It still has the original Washington '63 plates and the last tabs from 1985. Though it has been off the road since 1985, it has been ran and moved several times throughout the years to help keep everything fresh.  It has 79,056 original miles.  We hooked up en external fuel tank to ensure it was still a good runner and sure enough, it fired right up.  As any car of this age, you will need to go through it and tune it up prior to putting it back on the road. 

Some of the options include:

289 K code engine
4 Speed Manual Trans
3.25 gears in the rear
Original Chrome Engine Dress Up Kit
Cyclone Trim Package
Original interior
Original Paint
Dash Tach
Center Console
Original hubcaps (note: they are not fully pressed on the wheels in the pictures as we took them off for safe storage after)

This car truly is an original, low miles, high optioned car.  It is extremely straight and virtually rust free (check out the pictures).

The only body damage I could find is a small ding on the driver side rear (see pic), 2 small indents on the front quarter panel where the door hinges are from over extending. and one pinhole on the lower passenger side quarter panel.  Other than those issues, I could find no rust (floors are super solid) or other body damage.


Door Data Plate Info

BODY     63E  
COLOR  J   
TRIM      05  
DATE     21D
DSO       54
AXLE      4
TRANS  
5

Please take a look at the pictures, read the entire description, and ask questions prior to bidding.  While I have described this Comet and its condition to the best of my ability, I encourage inspection prior to bidding.  I do not cancel bids for any reason and bid to buy as this is no reserve!  Only a cashiers check or cash will be accepted as payment. A $500 deposit is due by paypal within 24hrs of the auction ending. Buyer responsible for shipping. There is no warranty with this car. Sold as is where is.

If you are shipping the car, it is located in Walla Walla, WA 99362.

Please feel free to call with any questions.  Thank you!

Ben
(509) 301-4131



On Dec-22-13 at 19:07:40 PST, seller added the following information:

I have received several questions in the first two hours of the Comet being posted:

Q1.  What is your buy it now price or what will it take to end the auction early?
A1.  I do not have a buy it now price to end the auction early.  I will let the auction run its course and the Comet will go to the winning bidder.

Q2. 
If you consider ending the auction, please let me know beforehand.
A2.  See above question. (This auction will be completed through eBay and not ended early).

Q3.  When you started the car, did you drive it as well?
A3.  No, we simply hooked the fuel line up to an external gas tank and ran it at idle for several minutes.  We did not hear any unusual noises and the oil pressure was good.  The carburetor did flood after several minutes (needs to be rebuilt).

I will continue to add updates as additional questions come in.  Thank you!
Ben

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