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1971 Mercury Comet 4 Door 5.0l 70,920 Original Miles! Good Tires, Runs Good on 2040-cars

Year:1971 Mileage:70920 Color: Pale Yellow /
 Brown
Location:

Oakboro, North Carolina, United States

Oakboro, North Carolina, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1k30f523853 Year: 1971
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Comet
Trim: Base
Options: Vinly Seats, Original Interior
Drive Type: U/K
Safety Features: Seat Belts
Mileage: 70,920
Exterior Color: Pale Yellow
Interior Color: Brown
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. ... 

 This is a 1971 Mercury Comet for sale with only 70,920 miles!  This car is a four door car.  It is a pale yellow color with brown interior.  It has the 302 V8 5.0L.  The tires are in good condition.  This car has been sitting for about two years, so the paint is faded in some spots.  There are sap spots on it from the surrounding trees.  It runs fine, just going to need a battery.  It needs some new brakes and it also needs windshield wipers.  There is one dent on the front driver side of the hood where a limb fell on it during a storm, it is in the pictures (the small brown spots in that picture is the sap from the trees).  A few rust spots around the bottom of the hood and bottom of the car.  I'm selling this for my grandpa so if you have any questions just ask me because I'll have to get the answer from him.  If any doubt, look at my feedback.  Thanks!

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