Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller backyardclassicstrf
The short-lived second-generation Comet debuted in 1964 and remained in production for just two years, with the model year 1965 introducing changes that Mustang fans will find familiar.
Ford tweaked the engine lineup to align it with the Mustang's, dropping the 170 six-cylinder engine to make room for the 200 (the same change took place in the Mustang lineup when the carmaker replaced the 1964 1/2 model with the 1965 sibling).
The V8 offering received important tweaks, too, so the 260 unit waved goodbye to the Comet (and to the Mustang, too), making room for an all-289 lineup with various power ratings. The top choice was the Hi-Po flavor with 270 horsepower, also available on the Mustang and has the same capabilities.
The Comet was necessarily a Mustang alternative, but the 1965 model year introduced styling changes that Ford had already used on other models, such as stacked headlights. Mercury buyers enjoyed the updates, especially because the Comet was now available with more powerful engines (though the fastest Comet was still the limited-series Cyclone launched in 1964 with the 427 V8).
Someone on eBay has recently posted a 2-door sedan whose chances to return to the road are extremely reduced.
You can tell that Mercury Comet has been having a hard time lately. Seller backyardclassicstrf says the car has been sitting "for so long that the motor is probably stuck," I wouldn't be surprised if this were true. The Comet is this close to becoming a rust bucket, and despite the photos not exposing the undersides, you shouldn't expect good news. An image revealing the trunk shows that the pan is already wrecked, so the floors are most likely non-existent, too.
The rust has already taken its toll on this Mercury Comet, so the big question is whether it can still be used for parts. It's hard to offer an answer without an in-person inspection, especially as the seller didn't share many specifics, so you'll have to go check out the car in person. Bringing this Comet back to the road would be a nightmare, especially given how much metal work it requires, so taking it home for parts is probably the only option.
Unfortunately, this listing is the end of the road for another great classic, assuming someone sees the Comet and eventually uses it for parts. Otherwise, it'll remain where it is, eventually struggling with more rust and rot and becoming the rust bucket that no car deserves to be. If you believe this Comet could help restore another Mercury, you can park it in your garage for $1,200. You won't get a title and probably many other parts, so drive your trailer to Thief River Falls, MN., to see what it's all about.
The V8 offering received important tweaks, too, so the 260 unit waved goodbye to the Comet (and to the Mustang, too), making room for an all-289 lineup with various power ratings. The top choice was the Hi-Po flavor with 270 horsepower, also available on the Mustang and has the same capabilities.
The Comet was necessarily a Mustang alternative, but the 1965 model year introduced styling changes that Ford had already used on other models, such as stacked headlights. Mercury buyers enjoyed the updates, especially because the Comet was now available with more powerful engines (though the fastest Comet was still the limited-series Cyclone launched in 1964 with the 427 V8).
Someone on eBay has recently posted a 2-door sedan whose chances to return to the road are extremely reduced.
You can tell that Mercury Comet has been having a hard time lately. Seller backyardclassicstrf says the car has been sitting "for so long that the motor is probably stuck," I wouldn't be surprised if this were true. The Comet is this close to becoming a rust bucket, and despite the photos not exposing the undersides, you shouldn't expect good news. An image revealing the trunk shows that the pan is already wrecked, so the floors are most likely non-existent, too.
The rust has already taken its toll on this Mercury Comet, so the big question is whether it can still be used for parts. It's hard to offer an answer without an in-person inspection, especially as the seller didn't share many specifics, so you'll have to go check out the car in person. Bringing this Comet back to the road would be a nightmare, especially given how much metal work it requires, so taking it home for parts is probably the only option.
Unfortunately, this listing is the end of the road for another great classic, assuming someone sees the Comet and eventually uses it for parts. Otherwise, it'll remain where it is, eventually struggling with more rust and rot and becoming the rust bucket that no car deserves to be. If you believe this Comet could help restore another Mercury, you can park it in your garage for $1,200. You won't get a title and probably many other parts, so drive your trailer to Thief River Falls, MN., to see what it's all about.
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