1965 Mercury Comet 404

289ci V8 | Hand Painted Graphics | Re-Upholstered Interior

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250839644

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Make:
Model:
VIN:
5J11C505615
Lot Number:
250839644
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
60,479 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
289ci V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Wimbledon White
Interior Color:
Red
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
West Virginia
  • 1965 Mercury Comet 404 2-Door Sedan
  • 289ci V8
  • Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor
  • C4 3-Speed Automatic w/ B&M Shifter
  • RWD
  • Wimbledon White Exterior
  • Red Vinyl Interior
  • Edelbrock Aluminum Intake Manifold
  • Jardine Headers
  • Replaced Chrome Alternator
  • Dual Exhaust System
  • Re-Upholstered Interior
  • 14” American Racing Wheels (Front)
  • 16” Steel Wheels (Rear) w/ Wide Rear Tires
  • Hand Painted Graphics
  • Current Owner Reports Built To Go Straight, Runs & Handles Well On Open Road, Runs Cool, Good Oil Pressure
  • Current Owner Reports B Gas/Factory Experimental Street-Legal Drag Car, Cammed, Roller Motor, Spooled 9” Rear, Gears Unknown
  • Aftermarket Grant Steering Wheel - Metal Flake Red

Overview of 1965 Mercury Comet 404 For Sale by Owner

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.

Exterior and Interior

One look at this Comet and you immediately recognise that this is a car with character and personality. Reportedly still in its original White paint, the rest is all hand-painted graphics, tastefully done, working with the boxy design of its body panels. 14” American Racing wheels sit on the front, while 16” steel wheels adorn the rear with wider rubber. The stacked lights, angled lines, and strong stance create a striking image. You know this Comet is ready to talk business. Climbing inside, you’ll find yourself with a new red interior, complementing the white that adorns the outside. Careful attention to detail has been given to ensure that the aesthetic feel inside matches what is expressed the moment you look upon it. Red adorns the seats and dashboard, which retains its classic appearance but with a few additional gauges to monitor the health of the engine. No modern gadgets here. It’s all pure American engineering and kept pure to be driven as boldly as it presents itself. It’s classic, it’s expressive, and it’s bold.

Engine

All that confidence comes from the 289ci V8 engine powering the rear wheels of this Comet with an automatic transmission. This B gas/Factory Experimental street-legal drag car comes with a few changes to the engine, including Jardine headers, a Holly carb, an Edelbrock intake, and a new chrome alternator. When you step on the gas, this V8 roars, and will have you brimming with a smile every second you put your foot down.

Walk-around Video of this Mercury Comet

Passenger side photo of 1966 Mercury Comet

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Current Ask
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Passenger side photo of 1965 Mercury Comet

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Current Ask
SOLD

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.

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Passenger side photo of 1964 Mercury Comet

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Current Ask
SOLD

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