Rare 1963-1/2 Comet S-22 Factory V-8 /at 2-dr Hardtop Console Vintage Muscle Car on 2040-cars
Seattle, Washington, United States
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1963 1/2 Mercury COMET
S-22 - 260 V8/AT Long Term Storage/ Barn Find:
Low 63,000 miles Rare S-22
Option HT: HP BUILT 260 V8/4V The Comet S-22 was built for just a few years,
through 1963. The V-8 Comet S-22 was offered as a mid-year, 1963 1/2 OPTION. The
S-22 was available in convertible, 2-door sedan and the sporty 2-door hardtop/coupe.
This rare S-22 factory V-8 is the highly sought after 2-Dr Hardtop. THE 1963 S-22 V-8
had a different chassis and suspension design to accommodate the optional 260
V-8. Only the V-8 models had 5-lug wheels. S-22 Option Comets had the S-22
badging, factory bucket seats and center console. The back end was equipped
with 3 tail lights instead of 2, and the grill received vertical bars, making
it look more aggressive. THIS Comet S-22 was also equipped with optional power
steering, drivers side remote mirror, factory woven front seatbelts, all transistor radio & the 260 V-8
grill badging. As the 2-dr hardtop, this Comet looks great with the windows up
or down. DATA PLATE INFO: v BODY 63C / 2-door S-22 Hardtop v COLOR M / Sultana White v TRIM 56A / Black Beige S-22 Special v DATE 21c / built March 21st, 1963 v DSO 54 / Seattle: Dealer Special Order v AXEL 4 / = 3.25:1 v TRANS 3 / Automatic VIN DECODE: F= 8cyl;
260/2V 3H= 1963 Model built Lorrain OH / VIN 3H17F538771 TITLE SHOWS- SERIES
& BODY STYLE: 8COS22H2 = V8 Comet S22 2dr HT HISTORY:
Over the last few months I have had the car
professionally repainted the factory Sultana White. There was no body work to
repair, no evidence of any prior accident or repairs on this super straight and
solid low mileage car. The interior was the original S-22 Black & Pearl
White, with vintage coverings needing replacement. I had the bucket seats professionally
done NOS Factory Comet S-22 seat materials. The biscuit pattern design covers
are date stamped 1963 underneath, and this is the very last known of this
material left in USA. New factory 80/20 woven & padded black carpets were
also installed. The mat in the trunk was replaced with a new one.
You can see under the hood and trunk the amazing straight and rust free
condition of this rare model S-22. Speedometer, gas gauges, turn signals,
lights all appear to work fine, the radio does not appear to have power to it
so has not been tested. MECHANICAL: I had
the car professionally tuned up with all new spark plugs, wires, gas filters,
oil filters & fluid change, etc. We flushed the tank and found the fuel
pump canister filter also needed replacement; which we did. The car had upgrades
done many years ago, but not that many miles ago such as the Vintage Edelbrock
Performer aluminum intake manifold, Holley 4 barrel carb, vintage Ford
Motorsport Air Cleaner and fined aluminum valve covers. Engine runs smooth,
burns clean and sounds like mild performance cam, I assume from appearance it
has had a full, or at least top end rebuild at time vintage performance parts
were added. You can see recent water pump, radiator, hoses, transmission cooler
& dual exhaust. Even radiator fan looks like new factory Ford blue paint. This
car is equipped with Heavy Duty rear shocks & vintage traction bars. All of
this was done prior to long term storage. I have recently added the vintage 14”
Crager SS 5-spoke wheels with new B F Goodrich Radial TA 70 series tires. This S-22 has the “look” & vintage Muscle car sound … it gets a
…“cool car” …“tight” and thumbs up wherever it goes! This low mileage survivor is in amazing condition. It is a solid and rust free car that has lived its whole life locally, from purchase new in Seattle to dry eastern WA & Spokane areas. You can still see the factory pinch welds under the doors & fenders, the original dash looks like new without cracks or fading. This was a long term storage find that has just recently brought back to life. You can look photos, see its lines and see how straight and nice this car really is. This is one of the nicest condition survivor comets I have seen, let alone being a very rare S-22 Optioned Factory V8, 2 Dr-Hardtop! TERMS OF SALE: $1500.00 deposit due upon end of auction, balance due within 3 days unless prior arrangements approved. PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU CAN PAY. This is a 50 year old vehicle, sold as-is with many items restored as described, many items vintage & original, further restorations may be required as is not yet a #1 grade show car, but is a very rare & solid & straight, investment grade vehicle!! Seller reserves right to not complete any sale and/or relist for failure to pay per terms of listing without any seller recourse. Buyer responsible for all transport costs or possible storage arrangements after 15 days. Any questions please contact me. Call 206-650-6100 |
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