Photo: Craigslist
1964 witnessed the debut of the second-generation Comet, and Ford gave the green light for several notable changes, both in terms of styling and engines.
The updated engine lineup was heavily inspired by the Mustang, getting more tweaks throughout the 1964 model year.
In addition to the 170, which replaced the 144 to become the base six-cylinder in the Comet lineup, the car could also be ordered with several V8s, including the 260. However, as it happened in the Mustang lineup, the 289 replaced the 260 as the base V8 throughout the year (the original Mustang was offered with a 260, eventually dropping this engine and getting a 289 when the 1965 model year replaced the 1964 1/2 version).
A six-cylinder engine is also in charge of putting the wheels in motion on this 1964 Mercury Comet sitting in the desert. The owner says on Craigslist that the car "has been sitting for many years and is out of the DMV system in California."
Considering it's a Californian Comet, you won't find too much rust on the body, though it's clear the car still requires the typical metalwork. The body looks good, given its age, and you could very well retain its patina and avoid going for a full respray. I've always been a big fan of these unique patinas on cars saved from the middle of nowhere, as they're part of their history, so you can always restore this Comet but save its current looks.
The car is very complete, and the owner says the only things missing are the radiator, the brake pedal, and a part of the throttle linkage. Otherwise, you get the full package, though it's safe to say that not everything comes in a tip-top shape. A vehicle sitting for many years often flexes major problems like wrecked undersides and ripped seats. The Comet comes with clean floor pans, but we're not getting a closer look at the cabin, so I don't know about the seats.
The six-cylinder engine isn't running, but the owner promises it'll do. One of the photos shows the engine out of the car, presumably as they removed it to rebuild the unit and get it up and running. You'll have to contact them for additional information if you're interested in this Comet.
The good news is the car is fairly affordable, as it can be yours for the price of a new iPhone. It costs $1,500, and you can find it in Pahrump, Nevada. It'll come with a bill of sale only, and you'll need a trailer to take it home, considering the engine will probably sit in the trunk at the time of the sale (unless the owner finishes the rebuild by the time you complete the sale).
In addition to the 170, which replaced the 144 to become the base six-cylinder in the Comet lineup, the car could also be ordered with several V8s, including the 260. However, as it happened in the Mustang lineup, the 289 replaced the 260 as the base V8 throughout the year (the original Mustang was offered with a 260, eventually dropping this engine and getting a 289 when the 1965 model year replaced the 1964 1/2 version).
A six-cylinder engine is also in charge of putting the wheels in motion on this 1964 Mercury Comet sitting in the desert. The owner says on Craigslist that the car "has been sitting for many years and is out of the DMV system in California."
Considering it's a Californian Comet, you won't find too much rust on the body, though it's clear the car still requires the typical metalwork. The body looks good, given its age, and you could very well retain its patina and avoid going for a full respray. I've always been a big fan of these unique patinas on cars saved from the middle of nowhere, as they're part of their history, so you can always restore this Comet but save its current looks.
The car is very complete, and the owner says the only things missing are the radiator, the brake pedal, and a part of the throttle linkage. Otherwise, you get the full package, though it's safe to say that not everything comes in a tip-top shape. A vehicle sitting for many years often flexes major problems like wrecked undersides and ripped seats. The Comet comes with clean floor pans, but we're not getting a closer look at the cabin, so I don't know about the seats.
The six-cylinder engine isn't running, but the owner promises it'll do. One of the photos shows the engine out of the car, presumably as they removed it to rebuild the unit and get it up and running. You'll have to contact them for additional information if you're interested in this Comet.
The good news is the car is fairly affordable, as it can be yours for the price of a new iPhone. It costs $1,500, and you can find it in Pahrump, Nevada. It'll come with a bill of sale only, and you'll need a trailer to take it home, considering the engine will probably sit in the trunk at the time of the sale (unless the owner finishes the rebuild by the time you complete the sale).
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