1965 Mercury Comet Caliente---289---a/t on 2040-cars
Ayden, North Carolina, United States
Engine:4.7L 4727CC 289Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Red
Make: Mercury
Interior Color: Black
Model: Comet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Base
Drive Type: U/K
Mileage: 98,525
Sub Model: Caliente
Up for auction,I'm offering my 1965 Comet Caliente with 98,525 actual miles on it. I purchased this Comet in 2004 and i've only driven it 75 miles in the last 9 years. This Comet Caliente was restored back in 2002 and drives,runs and handles great. In the past 6 months i have installed a new battery and front brakes. This 1965 Comet also had new tires installed on it a few years ago and only have 75 miles on them now. This Comet really stands out and is a head turner for sure as the pictures will tell you. I had 34 old cars and i have sold them all except this one that i have saved for last. This 1965 Comet is still equipted with it's original and great running 289 V8 engine and it's smooth shifting 3 speed automatic transmission. The interior is also original and is very nice,but it does need a new headliner installed in it and i've already removed the old one,so a new one is already for you to install. This collector car would make most anyone very proud to own and a very nice driver car just the way it sits now. The body is straight and solid with only some paint imperfections from such as some knicks and chips here and there from being painted over 12 years ago and sitting outside the last few years. I have just cleaned this Comet up and it really looks very nice overall. The frame is straight and solid and the entire bottom of the car is also in good condition including all of the floor pans. Basically, this 1965 Comet Caliente just needs a new home and someone that would really enjoy owning and driving it. This oringinal classic car is nice,but it's not a new one,but will get lots of attention anywhere. Feel free to email me if you have a question. Thanks for looking.
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