1965 Mercury Comet

1965 Mercury Comet Caliente.   Over $50K invested since 2008.

Watch this video first for a walk around and engine shots. some interior as well!

QUESTIONS?  CALL ME!!! 720-434-2694 - PRIVATE SELLER.  NOT A DEALER.

Very fun car ready to go for the season. Car has been garaged from both me and the previous owner.   Car lived most of its life in Nevada and has been in garaged environments since the build.  The car has the ORIGINAL floor pans and they are in great shape.   Would be happy to provide photos. please call me for more information.  Car has 2 minor rust spots found on the rear quarter. they are no bigger than a fingernail.  I have included photos of them in the listing.  It truly is a drivers car.  You will not be disappointed.  It will run at 70MPH and 2200 RPM.  Nearly everything was replaced from the front to the back in the restoration.  All new wiring. wheels. tires up front. brakes up front. weather stripping. Retrosound Radio system with Rockford Fosgate Speakers. Interior door parts including window mechanisms and much more.  Read through the details below and CALL ME if you have any questions.  Car is ready for the new owner!  I am selling the car because I have too many cars and I need to let one go. otherwise I would be keeping it.

Here are the details:

·         351W Block laser cut main support - Bored and Stroked 408 - 525 HP Crank Build in 2008-2009. Stefs 6-qt. Aluminum oil pan. Approx 7. 00 miles on build.

·         4. 030 bore. 4 inch stroke

·         All forged. crank. pistons. rods

·         210 intake 2. 02/1. 60 valves

·         Hydraulic Roller cam ( Comp. cams 236/240 -. 555 - . 576)

·         100 amp alternator

·         Edelbrock RPM air gap intake

·         Summit Carb (Holley Jets) (750 CFM)

·         Griffin Aluminum Radiator

·         Mallory Hyfire 6A Ignition Box - Mallory Unilite Distributor

·         FRPP Starter and FRPP Crankshaft Dampener

·         Edelbrock Fuel Pump with built in regulator

Transmission:

·         Tremec TKO 600 - 5 Speed Manual - Unreal Transmission

·         Tri-Axe Shifter

·         Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch

·         Aluminum Flywheel

·         Ron Morris Clutch Cable

·         Aluminum Bell Housing

·         Car will run at 2000 RPM at 65-70 MPH

Rear Differential:

·         Ford 8" Posi 3. 50 gears

Exhaust:

·         1 3/4 Ceramic Coated Headers

·         3" Dual Exhaust

·         Flowmaster Mufflers

Suspension:

·         PST Polygraphite Super Kit

·         KYB Shocks

·         Crites Shock Tower Kit

·         1" Sway Bar

·         Monte Carlo Bar

·         Shelby Traction Bars

·         Heavy Duty Springs - recently purchased rear 5-Leaf springs.

Brakes

·         New Disc Brakes on Front - Granada Kit

·         Drum Rear

Wheels:

·         Brand New Billet Specialties Street Lites

·         15 x 7 Front

·         15 x 8 Rear

Tires:

·         195/60/15 BFG - Brand New

·         235/60/15 Firestone Indy - Older but good tread.

Interior:

·         All new weather stripping - Entire Car

·         All new interior door parts - Regulator. Cranks. Scissors. Rollers. Channels

·         Original Dash - 1 small crack. will include dash pad cover. I personally do not use it.

·         Autometer Gauges: Tach / Vacuum / Oil Pressure / Voltmeter / Temp

·         Dash plastic /metal bezel pieces are in excellent shape and have been recently reconditioned

·         Grant Wood Steering Wheel

·         Lokar Gas Pedal

·         Bucket Seats

·         Front and Rear Seatbelts installed

Electrical:

·         Entire car was rewired with a Ron Francis Wiring Kit.

·         4 pin plug connectors hand built behind cluster for easy access

Radio:

·         Retrosound Radio with Bluetooth - Brand New with Wiring - AMAZING RADIO!!!!

·         2 - 4" dash Rockford Fosgates in dash - Brand New with Wiring

·         2 - Pionees 6 1/4" speakers in kick panels

Exterior:

·         Custom Orange Paint - 2008 Paint Job - Some signs of wear still shows great with minor blemishes.

·         Crites AFX Fiberglass Functional Ram Air Hood

Goods:
Car runs like a bat out of hell. Very fun car to drive. This is a car you will be proud to own. This car gets a LOT of attention wherever I go. Most people have to ask what it is. The interior is in excellent condition and the car runs smooth on the highway. I have only tracked the car one time since I owned it. The previous owner was a very wealthy man that died of liver cancer. Car was from Carson Nevada. Floor Boards are original and are in great shape. Come see for yourself. Transmission. engine and entire drivetrain is amazing. If you do not know about Tremec transmissions. research them.

Bads:

·         Not very many but this is a 52 year old car. I disclose all I can as I want the buyer fully comfortable in what they are purchasing.

·         Paint is not perfect. Some blemishes and chips in the paint. Few chips in the door jams. Most of the car looks very good. I would give the paint 7 out of 10 close to an 8.

·         If I were to keep the car I would put a different fan setup on it for hotter days and keeping the temps down in traffic. Curently has a flex fan and a mediocre shroud.

·         Fuel system could use an update. I think a Holley Double Pumper 750 would make this car complete. The 4 Barrel Summit Carb does the job though. I just always like more power!

·         I have found 2 small rust spots both on the same location on opposite sides of the car (not in plain view. you have to climb under to see them. ) I will gladly show them upon request.

·         Interior paint could use some touch up on the dash. Some of the original Blue color shows through near the new switches installed.

Call me for questions on the car.  I reserve the right to end the auction early if I am to make a deal with someone for the car.

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