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1972 Mercury Comet 31,220 Original Miles - W/ Protect O Plate & Original Invoice on 2040-cars

Year:1972 Mileage:31220
Location:

San Ramon, California, United States

San Ramon, California, United States

1972 Mercury Comet                                                                                  

Only 29,092 4-door (302cid V8) Mercury Comets produced in 1972


31,220 Original Miles purchased from original owner, this Comet was meticulously maintained and preserved by the original owner in Richland, Oregon.  All the documentation is from 1972 was preserved and passed on to me and included with purchase!


The following ORIGINAL DOCUMENTATION from 1972 is included in the sale (SEE PHOTOS):

  • Original PROTECT O PLATE (stamped VIN # on metal plate given to owner at time of purchase in 1972)

  • Original Sales Invoice 

  • Original Owners Card

  • Original Sales Brochure

I looked for a comet for weeks online and struck gold when I came across this ad: "302 V8 30,985 documented miles . It has been kept in a garage since it was purchased. Runs like new."  I contacted the original owner, he emailed me photos and the rest is history.


Any classic I purchase I have my mechanic conduct a road test and service what needs to be replaced. 

The following items were serviced last month with receipt totaling $980.00:

  • Professionally Rebuilt Carburetor by Gotelli Speed Shop 
  • New Thermostat
  • New Fuel Filter
  • New Ignition Points & Condenser
  • Oil change with Zinc additive and Filter
  • Radiator Flush and Refill
  • New Upper Lower and Bypass Radiator Hoses
  • New Radiator Cap
  • New Battery, Terminals & Wires

 31,220 Original Miles, everything is 100% stock including paint which shows great.  All chrome, glass and emblems are in great condition.  Stock bench seats front and back in excellent condition, headliner perfect, AM radio works great, antenna in excellent condition, all odometers and lights function properly.  Car has scratch (6 inches upper left side of trunk lid), easy job spot paint for body shop, quoted $120 or just leave the original patina which I recommend.  Comet has power steering and great combination of V8 power and a smooth ride on the freeway.  Alignment is straight and tight and Comet runs like a dream!

Comet is a turn-key classic and comes with the original documentation authenticating the history and lineage of the comet, a true win-win adding great value to this classic!  

Good Luck!

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