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1965 Mercury Caliente Comet 2 Door Hardtop 5.0 on 2040-cars

US $6,950.00
Year:1965 Mileage:83500
Location:

Lenexa, Kansas, United States

Lenexa, Kansas, United States
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1965 Mercury Comet Caliente 2 door Hardtop

 

Recently rebuilt 30 over 302 with a mild cam, Procomp intake, Edelbrock 4 barrel, Mr Gasket fuel regulator, Edelbrock valve covers, 

Edelbrock air cleaner, electric fan, aluminum radiator, c-4 automatic trans, B & M shifter, 8000 rpm tachometer, oil, voltage temp gauges, dual exhaust, Borla mufflers, 9” rear end, front end recently rebuilt with lots of new parts, American Racing wheels, tires new in 2012, very straight body with the exception of 3 dents, interior decent but could use front door panels, gauge pod and dash pad, 3 small tears in headliner, rust where weatherstripping goes for closing the trunk, shock towers good, a few rust holes in floor pan on passenger front, missing Caliente emblem on driver rear quarter, near complete extra lower moulding set included with purchase, clear OK title. 

 

Opportunity to own a rare muscle car.  Needs some attention but really catches your eye when you see it and would make an awesome Dino Don A/FX replica throwback. 

 

The car is sold AS IS with no warranty.  I reserve the right to end the auction anytime.  Buyer pays for and arranges shipping.  A $500.00 down payment is due within 24 hours of auction end with full payment being due within 5 days of auction end in Desoto, Ks.  Good luck!

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