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1974 Mercury Comet 302 Survivor on 2040-cars

Year:1974 Mileage:82000 Color: bronze /
 Brown
Location:

Massapequa, New York, United States

Massapequa, New York, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Engine:302
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:owner
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 4k31f506433
Year: 1974
Interior Color: Brown
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Comet
Trim: deluxe
Warranty: Unspecified
Drive Type: automatic
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 82,000
Exterior Color: bronze

 please read this description carefully Up for auction a low mileage survivor i know the word survivor is always used incorrectly  for antique cars but this car really is a survivor. the  car was bought by my father from a colleague at work was his mothers car she didn't drive it much and remained in a garage most of its life  the car has all the options that was available for a 74 comet factory air condition, front disc brakes , power steering, deluxe body trim, vinyl roof, deluxe seats, rear window defogger , deluxe 4 speakers w/ fader control, and to top it off  a 302 v8 automatic! once in a while you see other 74 comets on sale here but NEVER one with this many options. lets start with the engine it only has 82,000 miles runs drives like new  would drive it any were with no problem automatic trans i had rebuilt last year the brakes are fine replaced the master last year also no electric problems everything works now for the body which is almost perfect for a 40 year old car has all the original paint some of the panels the paint is fading the vinyl roof is like new have to see it to believe it not a rip or anything! has some scratches and tiny dents from over the years for a car of this vintage  in my opinion it's not a big deal their are only 2 minor rust spots when i bought the car one the passenger side quarter panel  has some rot i put por-15 on it a few years ago so it won't get any worse  also a spot that has a little  bubbling on the very top of the rocker thats it. all chrome is like new now for the chassis  it's excelente no rot on the frame floors and trunk are solid! trunk has all the original spare tire jack and hardware now for some of the thing that are going to need some attention you didn't expect a 40 year old car not to have a few things that need attention the drivers side shock needs a new bushing the interior is in great shape no cracks on the dash the carpet is fine their are seam spits in the front bench seat and a rip in the vinyl the side view mirror adjuster lever is broken i bought a nos ford replacement lever will be included the door panels are fine just the very top of the door panels are faded the head liner only has one rip the original am radio was taken out for a jc pennys am-fm 8-track player the dash was not cut the original philco am radio will be included the back seat is like new now for the air conditioner  the only thing that needs to be done  the o rings that to go to the  compressor are bad so it lost its charge i bought a new o-ring kit will be included once that's done you're good to go the ac worked very good in the car had the system redone a few years ago and had it converted to the new  refrigerant the power steering pump while it works its not the correct pump the pump that's in the car has a mail end the original pump had a female on the back of the pump the original pump went bad had it rebuilt still no good couldn't  find a rebuilt one no luck finding one on the internet so i had no choice but to put a early pump in the car with a mail end at the back but to able to fit it i had no choice but to cut a hole in the shock tower i know you'll find that as an excuse to low ball me on the price but it's not a big deal all you have to do is try to find the right pump and tack weld a piece of metal in the shock tower a pint of touch up paint is also included also the grill has been repaired  the plastic got weak from age some of the  pieces fell off and glued back on i can hook you up with another grill if you want hope i car find this rare car a good home it deserves you can call me barry at 516-603-7077 and please leave a message if i don't pick up good luck

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