****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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