1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible 289 W/ C4 Trans Runs & Drives Great on 2040-cars

Year:1965 Mileage:54277 Color: Black

Location:

Williamston, Michigan, United States

1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible 289 w/ C4 Trans Runs & Drives Great, image 1

Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:289
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: 5H25T579928 Year: 1965
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Comet
Trim: Caliente
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: Rear Wheel
Mileage: 54,277
Disability Equipped: No
Sub Model: Caliente
Number of Doors: 2
Exterior Color: Black

Condition: Used: A 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. ...

For sale is a 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible.

Originally a 6cyl car w/ merc-o-matic trans.

Now has a transplanted late 60's ford 289 w/ C4 transmission

THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION

2 door convertible w/ working factory automatic top.

Only 54k Original miles

Clean/ Clear Title

This is a rare, 1 of only 6,035 convertible cars made in 1965 by Mercury.

Runs/Drives great.This is currently my daily driver(over 3k miles in the last month alone).

NEW PARTS

Battery
Lower Ball joints
Tie rod ends
Control arm bushings
Idler arm bushings
Front Shocks
3 Core Copper/Brass Radiator
Glove Box
Snap on convertible top cover(for when its down)
Heater Blower
Mr. Gasket Floor Shifter( Car Comes w/ Factory Column Shift linkage rod)
Dual exhaust from manifolds back

I Believe the car was originally yellow.looks to have been repainted red then black over the years.The outside body panels are in excellent condition.Trunk is solid w/ no holes or thru rust. Rear floor pans are solid and original.New factory trans hump was installed along with 3 front floor patches(all body work was welded and then seam sealed.

Top is factory original to my knowledge w/ no cracks or tears.rear plastic window has 2 cracks.

Factory ford 8" rear, No posi-traction

Car has the Factory rear seat. Has replacement lowback buckets installed from a 74 Dodge.

Has No oil or coolant leaks.has a small trans leak(needs the pan gasket replaced.leaked less than 1/4qt of fluid in 3k miles).

As far as what the car needs here is what i'm currently aware of: front gauge cluster trim is cracked and broken.Oil Psi and engine temp gauges dont work.Needs front end alignment and front wheel bearings replaced.will need front tires due to uneven wear from the alignment. Driverside rear window is cracked and slightly off track alignment.Front windshield has one crack and a chip(comes with brand new in package windshield seal for replacement)

Car comes with all the Factory badges and trim minus the "E" and "T" in comet.also comes with a matching pair of rear 14x7" American racing wheels to match the front.Currently has 15x10" rims w/ Mickey Thompson Indy profiles on the rear.

Please refer to pics for the majority of details listed.has receipts for some of the suspension work/ radiator/battery.

Item sells as is.

I can help arrange shipment/pickup of the car if buyer so wishes, once payment is cleared.

If you have any questions please feel free to email me.

Thanks and good luck bidding.

Mercury Comet for Sale

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