1963 Mercury Comet Custom Convertible 4.3l V8 on 2040-cars
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.3L 4261CC 260Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Dealer
Used
Year: 1963
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Comet
Trim: Costom
Options: Convertible
Drive Type: Merc-O-Matic
Mileage: 86,266
Exterior Color: Blue
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Tan
In 1960 The Comet began production as a possible Edsel model, but after a major Edsel failure was re-assigned to Mercury dealerships. In 1963 the first V8 and convertible Comets were produced, only producing 7354. Being the first year of the V8 and convertible Comet, this vehicle is a very rare find. With 164 horsepower it scoots down the road well, and shifts great. Within the last 3000 miles the engine has been rebuilt as well as other repairs and new parts:
new water pump 390 cfm carb fuel pump oil pimp distributor cap & rotor plugs and plug wires electronic ignition new wheel cylinders brake master cylinder & brake shoes new top & boot new radiator new fuel tank and sending unit door panels, seat covers, carpeting there has been some frame repair in the rear and does have some existing rust on the undercarriage floor pans have been replaced within the last 10 years, as well as a paint job. The original color is Castillian Gold (paint code I) it has been in Michigan its entire life, so it does have some rust issues on the body also, as well as some bondo. the vehicle is available for showing if local buyer this is an as-is sale, no warranty expressed or implied we are a dealer, $199 documentation fee applies to all buyers, if you are an in state buyer, you must pay sales tax at time of delivery Good luck and happy bidding! |
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