1966 Mercury Comet Convertible 2-door 289 Caliente on 2040-cars

US $6,500.00

Year:1966 Mileage:999999 Color: Burgundy /
Black

Location:

Torrington, Connecticut, United States

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Advertising:

Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Engine:4.7L 4727CC 289Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller

Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 6H25H540162
Year: 1966
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Comet
Trim: Base Convertible 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: U/K
Options: Convertible
Mileage: 999,999
Power Options: POWER DISC BRAKES, POWER STEERING
Sub Model: CALIENTE
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Interior Color: Black

1966 MERCURY COMET CONVERTIBLE CALIENTE

Up for your bidding pleasure is a '66 Comet Convertible 289 automatic. The story behind this car is as follows: a buddy of mine owned this car for 5 years and drove it occasionally around the block with his dogs and the top down. His wife just had a baby and therefore had no further use for the car. I purchased the car from him 2 months ago. The paint is fairly new and pretty decent with a few nicks and scrapes from sitting. Also, it has a fiberglass hood with some spidering in the paint and a crack near one of the hinges. He never got around to putting all of the trim pieces back on. I installed most of the trim pieces with the exception of the rocker mouldings (which are missing and do not come with the car), and the top surround chrome (which IS included with the car).

This car is not a show car, nor is it a rat, but merely a fun, presentable, daily driver. It does need some TLC and some tinkering but is drivable while doing so. The wheels and tires are new, the exhaust consists of headers and dual mufflers. It also has after-market power front disc brakes. The power top pump operates and the top does go up and down with assistance (there may be air in the system, not sure). The seats and the door panels were redone. There is no carpet. The front floors have been patched and the left rear floor has two minor holes that would need to be patched. The trunk is in decent shape.

The true mileage of the car is unknown but eBay requires a number in that field, therefore the 999,999 entry.

Once the engine is warm, there is a low-end noise. The car has been driven like this for the past 5 years with no issues. I recently took a 60 mile trip with no problem at all. Overall, the car just needs to be taken to the next level, but for the price, it's a great start. A good car for the money.

The State of Connecticut does not require titles on old cars and this car will be sold with a Bill of Sale only. If this is a problem, please do not bid. This car is also for sale locally and I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.

I also have some extra pieces (stock steering wheel, arm rests, trunk-lock cylinder, etc.) that will be included with the sale of the car.

Thanks and good luck bidding!

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