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1963 Mercury Comet S22 2 Door Sedan 289/350 Hp V8 Engine, Ford C4 Transmission on 2040-cars

US $17,500.00
Year:1963 Mileage:43626 Color: White /
 Blue
Location:

Globe, Arizona, United States

Globe, Arizona, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Engine:4.3 liter V8
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 3J19U517657 Year: 1963
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Comet
Trim: Sedan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 43,626
Exterior Color: White
Proformance Unlimited Engine!: With less than 200 miles on it!
Interior Color: Blue
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. ... 

This 1963 Mercury Comet S22 originally had a 170 CI engine and a Merc-0-Matic Transmission in it. The original engine and transmission have been replaced with a "Proformance Unlimited" 289 CI / 350 HP Crate Engine and "Phoenix Transmissions" C4 Automatic w/ 2500 Stall speed Converter. I've also installed new Hooker Headers. The front end has been totally rebuilt with new parts! Both front and rear springs have been replaced with new parts. The original 4 bolt rear end has been replaced with a Mustang 5 bolt rear end. 4 Wheel Disc Brakes have also been installed with new parts including a dual reservoir master cylinder and proportioning valve. There are less than 50 miles on new "Cooper White Letter Tires" and New "Pacer" Wheels (shown in the photos). Four new shocks have been installed with "Monroe Air Shocks" installed at the rear. 

I've now spent over $22,000 rebuilding this car mechanically and I believe it's well worth the asking price! 

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