1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone on 2040-cars
Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Engine:302
Vehicle Title:Clear
Exterior Color: Aquamarine
Make: Mercury
Interior Color: black/white
Model: Comet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Cyclone
Drive Type: automatic
Mileage: 109,000
1965 Mercury Cyclone
1992 5.0 L.HO roller engine,Flowtech headers, serpentine belt with 160 amp 3G alternator, Edelbrock performer intake ,Edelbrock 600 carb, MSD ignition,alum radiator with 2 electric fans.
C4 auto. trans, does leak, but shifts perfect, B&M floor shifter.
Front suspension: Rod & Custom Mustang II with power rack& pinion steering, power front disc brakes
Rear end: 8" Ford with 2.80 open gears, leaf springs replaced
Body is very straight, no wrecks,not even any dings. floor pans replaced by previous owner. Only rust are a few bubbles in rear wheel openings, as shown in pics, except cowl vent plenum will need repair, though it has a temporary repair to stay dry. Heater rebuilt with new core, seals and hoses. works great. There are some repairs I did around trunk opening. Trunk floor has been modified to accept a '69 Mustang 20 gal. tank. Doors,hood, trunk lid, rocker panels, fenders are rust free.
Tail lights were NOS items I put on a few years ago, need rubber seals. Bumpers are good, were rechromed by previous owner.
Exhaust: Fox Mustang h pipe,gutted, leading to dual '05 Mustang GT mufflers,tail pipes
Wheels: ET Classic 5's front 5" 185/65x15, rear 7" 255/60x15
Although the stock hood is on now, it also comes with a Crites ram air hood, pin kit, prop rod, lanyards. as well as some spare parts.
Car runs great, very dependable,always charges, doesnt over heat. drives straight down the road. I've driven it many times out of state.
I said I would never sell this car, but I'll be moving and may not have garage space, so I must unfortunately sell.
Thanks for looking and God bless.
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