1974 Mercury Comet Ford Maverick 74 302 V8 on 2040-cars
Fallbrook, California, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:302 cid
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Grabber Blue
Make: Mercury
Interior Color: Grey/Black
Model: Comet
Trim: GT
Options: CD Player
Drive Type: C-4 Automatic
Mileage: 99,999
Warranty: No Warranty given or implied
This is a 1974 Mercury Comet with 302 V8 engine C4 automatic transmission, Runs and drives fine. Engine is a custom built 302 V8 with AFR Aluminum Heads ( by far the best aftermarket small-block Ford heads ever designed!) Erson TQ-50 Camshaft, Fluidamper, Edlebrock Performer RPM, Demon Carburetor, Headers with custom dual exhaust with cross-over( high and tight! ) and Flowmaster 2 Chamber mufflers, front Drag shocks,Custom built copper/brass radiator (never overheats!)w/ electric cooling fan, Complete car Kill-switch, Built rear-end with 3.80 Gears and spool.
This Comet has a '73 Maverick hood and grill and front bumper, changed out because the mercury hood was so ugly!
Painted in 2008, electrical system was replaced in 2008 with a Brand NEW wiring kit. All work on this car was done in 2008 and car has basically been in storage since. I hate to sell this ride, but I just have no time for it, at all.
This Comet is not perfect. It does have a few dings and dents but all in all this car just needs a carpet kit, headliner, rear seat, heater/defroster (all available from AutoKrafters.com) and a few minor odds & ends ( just the final things to add your own finishing touches ) and someone with more time to enjoy this car!
This 1974 Comet is an absolute blast to drive! It's very fast! It was built to be a driver that could still hit the 1/4 mile hard. It is great for cruise night! Gets lots of looks, people just love this car! And has spanked many a Camaro and Chevelle.
Car is owned by me and title is free and clear and sold as is.
- Comet is Located in Fallbrook, Ca. about 50 miles North of San Diego, Ca. and about 100 miles south of Los Angeles, Ca.
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* Buyer responsible for Vehicle transport or pick-up.
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Ford will begin repairing the vehicles in late October, and dealers will be installing improved, brushless pumps on the affected models at no charge to owners. If drivers had their pumps fail before this recall, they can contact Ford for a possible reimbursement. Scroll down to read the recall announcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or download the full defect notice as a PDF, here.
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