1966 Mercury Comet Caliente on 2040-cars
Gulfport, Mississippi, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Engine:289
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Biege
Make: Mercury
Number of Cylinders: 8 cyc
Model: Comet
Trim: Caliente
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Mileage: 89,358
Exterior Color: Creme Yellow
Number of Doors: 4
I have a 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente for sale. 89000 orginal miles. Orginal 8 cyc engine 289. This car runs great. The body is in great shape. It does have some rust spots near the fender wells. See the pictures attached. It is in all orginal condition. The intake tube that runs from the manifold to the breather is in the trunk. The drivers front seat has tears, all other seats are in good condition. This is a real american beauty. I hate to sell it, but just don't have the time to drive or tinker with it as I did when I bought it. This price is not negotiable. I would rather keep it than sell it for less. I believe I have an orginal set of keys to this vehicle. They still have the Mercury head on the keys. Price is based on pick up in Gulfport, MS. Car has power steering, but not power brakes. Recently replaced the gas tank. All lights work. All the interior floorboards are sound with no holes are rusting. Carpet is in great shape.
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