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1963 Mercury Comet Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1963 Mileage:8950 Color: Grey (mercedes benz) color paint /
 black & charcoal
Location:

Huntington Park, California, United States

Huntington Park, California, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:260 V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
Year
: 1963
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Comet
Trim: S22
Options: custom interior, ac, power windows, tilt sterring, Convertible
Drive Type: rwd
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 8,950
Sub Model: Comet
Exterior Color: Grey (mercedes benz) color paint
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: black & charcoal

For sale a 1963 Mercury Comet S22 Convertible

This car was restored 10 years ago a lot of custom parts, rebuild and replace parts were used in the restoration at Tony's restoration in Corona, CA

it has 8500 miles on the rebuild 260v8 engine since restoration.

I need to sell this beauty due to financial problems. My lost is your gain

the following was some of the things done to the car at the time of restoration:

The paint was a Mercedes Benz grey color with custom black and charcoal interior,  complete rebuild engine and new engines components, all bolts and nutz, digital Dakota custom gauges mounted on same housing, tilt steering wheel, sonny radio with lots of features, sensor viper alarm, all new convertible motors hoses and components, 48 0oz, black canvas convertible top, fiber glass hood scoop,

kick front side panel to mount speakers, rear speakers, air conditioning, rebuild transmission, rebuild rear end, re- chrome every piece , all suspension parts were replaced, 1" front sway bar, electronic distributor, 4 barrel carburetor, chrome new alternator, starter, custom doug's headers, custom trunk interior upholstery, infinity amplifier,  new gas tank, custom metal rear side skirts, custom console, power doors and windows, American racings wheels,

At that time the car looks just like a show car, beautiful and shinny. After 10 years of restoration car runs, looks and drives nicely. The cars has some items that need to be take care. I will describe at my best honest acknowledge.

first of all has some  small dings & dents that I include in pictures, needs to replace some the front  suspension bushings, small spots of rust in the passenger door, crack on passenger window, rear passenger window is stuck, some alignment adjusting to convertible top, some small rips on convertible that I hand sew you can see stitches, adjust rear plastic zipper window, adjust doors alignment. 

A great ride and a real head turner; this is a beautiful car that needs some TLC. But, not much, really.

Inspections are welcome. Buyer arranges shipping. I will cooperate on this end to help pick-up go smoothly.

Car is located in Huntington Park, CA

No trades please

 We reserve the right to end this listing before end date as vehicle is for sale locally and featured in other media.

Please note that all sales are binding and final. this car is sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

Full payment is required within 7 days of auction close ( cash or cashiers check. Car will be release until payment is complete clear)
 
 

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