Mercury was a highly successful marque under Ford's belt, it was positioned between Lincoln and Ford as a middle-upper range of cars. The Mercury marque was used from 1938 to 2011, with the Mercury Grand Marquis the last car under this marque. While the latter years saw the Mercury name decline, from the 50s to the 70s the marque was super popular. The Mercury Comet is a compact and later on mid-sized car which was produced from 1960 to 1977, under six generations. Up for grabs is a second-generation 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente, with just 72,000 miles on the clock and ready for a new home.
The second-generation Comet was available in a range of body styles, from 2-door to 4-door, and available as a hardtop, convertible, sedan, and station wagon as well. Four trims were offered with the Caliente being the highest you can get on a Mercury Comet. This Comet is bedecked in a gorgeous blue color reminiscent of clear blue skies and open roads. The front grille resembles the Lincoln Continental grille, with its highly polished chrome grille and quad headlights. Large chrome sideguards are visible on the sides of the car. The rear features a very distinctive triple taillight arrangement with a massive chrome bumper. The “COMET” lettering is visible on the rear quarters of the car and the front hood lip as well. The interior is also appointed in blue, going hand-in-hand with the exterior color. The interior is done in wood and chrome as well. It is reported that the original AM radio is in place. Pride of place is taken up by the vintage 2-spoke wood and metal steering wheel.
While the Cyclone from Mercury is the sporty version of the Comet, the Caliente is the top-trim level, and as such it received the 298ci (4.7L) V8 engine. It comes with a two-barrel carburetor and produces 200hp of power at 4,400rpm. Power is supplied to the rear wheels via a 3-speed manual transmission. It is reported that the 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente could reach 112mph when new. The seller reports that the tires are brand new and ready for the road, with stopping power provided by all-wheel drum brakes.
1964 Mercury Comet Caliente 289ci 3 Speed Automatic Blue Exterior Blue Interior AM Radio Bench Seat Tires are brand new
This 1965 second-generation Mercury Comet blends authentic heritage with a purposeful, road-legal drag racing presence. Originally built on Ford’s proven platform, it has retained its distinctive charm and character, enhanced by carefully hand-painted graphics and the natural patina of time. When new, this Comet was campaigned in stock class throughout the Southwest in its 289/225 hp configuration, establishing a proven competition pedigree. Its most recent engine build was completed in 2015 at the renowned SoCal Speed Shop by Jimmy Shine, whose signature remains on the dash. Due to oversized rear tires, the odometer reading of 60,407 miles is higher than the actual miles driven. With a compact yet wide frame that offers excellent stability, this Comet is built for straight-line performance and delivers it with ease. It reportedly handles well on the open road, runs cool, and maintains solid oil pressure, making it equally enjoyable for cruising or preserving as a piece of racing history. This is a car ready to be driven, appreciated, and kept for years to come.
The Mercury Comet was first introduced in 1960 displaying only Comet badges and was sold through Lincoln-Mercury dealerships as a standard model for two years. The Comet was initially intended to be a compact Edsel. It was first based on the Ford Falcon, though its design was esteemed and had a 4.5-inch-longer wheelbase. However, as Ford decided to end the Edsel program in 1959, the Comet become an orphan and was marketed as a stand-alone model for two years. Not soon after, Mercury figured that the Comet sold better than Mercury-badged models, and took it under their wing. This is one such 1960 Mercury Comet, which belongs to the only two years the Comet was a freestanding model. This icon currently resides in New York and comes with its receipts and documentation. Don’t miss this rare chance to own this game changing Comet model.
Mercury was a highly successful marque under Ford's belt, it was positioned between Lincoln and Ford as a middle-upper range of cars. The Mercury marque was used from 1938 to 2011, with the Mercury Grand Marquis the last car under this marque. While the latter years saw the Mercury name decline, from the 50s to the 70s the marque was super popular. The Mercury Comet is a compact and later on mid-sized car which was produced from 1960 to 1977, under six generations. Up for grabs is a second-generation 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente, with just 72,000 miles on the clock and ready for a new home.
Now here’s an interesting little Ford roadster for you open-topped driving fans out there. Built in Broadmeadows in Melbourne, Australia, the Mercury Capri’s third generation was sold between 1991 and 1994. Mercury, a division of Ford, wanted to create something to rival the Toyota MR2 and Mazda MX-5 Miata. The third-generation Capri was the result, and we’ve got one here today. Say hello to this 40,090-mile 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo from Louisville, Kentucky. With its fizzy turbocharged engine and manual gearbox, it’s quite an interesting proposition to add to your garage.
Hang on…isn’t Capri a Ford model? Well, yes that was the case in many markets outside the United States. But back home in Detroit, Ford had several sub-brands. Mercury was one of them, and in 1970, Capri was too. Initially, it was what was called a captive import that was imported from Ford of Europe and sold merely as a Capri. No Ford or any other parent branding was borne on the car. In 1979, things changed for the second generation of the American Capri. Capri was now a model under Ford’s Mercury division and based on the famous Fox platform. So, it was basically like a Fox Body Mustang with different styling. This generation was made as the Mercury Capri between 1979 and 1986. Today, we’ve got one of these curios in the shape of a Connecticut-residing 1985 Mercury Capri Grand Sport. This 26,000-mile car is up for sale and comes with some neat performance enhancements. We’re told that the car features its original body and paint, and even includes the original booklets with the sale.
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