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1974 Mercury Comet Ford Maverick 74 302 V8 on 2040-cars

US $4,500.00
Year:1974 Mileage:99999 Color: Grabber Blue /
  Grey/Black
Location:

Fallbrook, California, United States

Fallbrook, California, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:302 cid
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 4k31l44157 Year: 1974
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
Condition: UsedA 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.Seller Notes:"Needs carpet, rear seat, headliner and heater. Has a few minor dings/ dents etc. Does need some body work to be show quality. 40 year old car built to be a driver that can hit the 1/4 mile hard!"

 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.
*Winning bid can pay full amount via Pay-Pal
OR
* Winner is required to Pay-pal a $500 non-refundable deposit within 48 hours after auction end. The remaining balance is to be paid via wire transfer (preferred method) or a cashier's check from a certified US bank or Credit Union will be accepted for remaining balance, Check must clear my bank before possession of vehicle is taken by buyer.
* Buyer responsible for Vehicle transport or pick-up.

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