****1963 Mercury Comet on 2040-cars

US $6,500.00

Year:1963 Mileage:117000 Color: Gold /
Black/White

Location:

Palatine, Illinois, United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Engine:I6
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller

Condition:
Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): 3H02U514523
Year: 1963
Number of Cylinders: 6
Make: Mercury
Model: Comet
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: rwd
Mileage: 117,000
Exterior Color: Gold
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Black/White

1963 Mercury Comet

I have owned it for ten years and only put about 3,k miles on since I purchased it. Its originally an Oklahoma car, that's why it's in such good condition. Its always been garaged and I never drove it during the winter salt/snow. The prior owner found it in Colorado and sold it to me because he needed a airline ticket to get married in Australia. The first time I saw this car I was amazed. All the awesome chrome details, and the way they sculpted the back to look like a Titan rocket won me over. When I take it to the car show I get an amazing response!

My plan was to transition it into a cool 60's sport sedan like they do with late model four doors, I figured that would overcome most of the 4dr uncool stereotype. My vision was to drop in a small block ford and make it go as fast as it looks sitting still. Along with that, I also was going to give it a fresh eye popping paint job. I realize that this ride needs both of those items. I figured that most people wanting to purchase it would have these things in mind as well. This vehicle does has every chrome bit trim present and good condition. I think that any enthusiast can appreciate not having to spend time looking for 50 year old out of production parts.

With that in mind, I think that it has all the key aspects of a great build. I have just run out of time and space for this project so anyways, I want to find a good home for it where someone will love this car as much as I do. I feel that the value in its current state is somewhere between the NADA average retail and low retail, and if I get that I will be pleased if it goes to someone who appreciates a piece of americana and isn't going drive it in the salt or send it to the crusher.

http://www.nadaguides.com/Classic-Cars/1963/Mercury/Comet/4-Door-Sedan/Values

More pictures can be viewed at:

http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/Motorsport-Assault/library/Comet

more pictures coming...please be patient

Craigslist ad: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/4143463513.html

VIN#3H02U514523

3= Model Year
H=Lorain, OH assembled
02=Body Series- Comet 4dr Sedan 6 passenger
U=6 cylinder 170 cubic inch engine
514523=production sequence

*Total production of 02 body series in 1963= 623!!!!!!!!!!!!

* cited from http://www.oldride.com/library/1963_mercury_comet.html

http://www.mercurystuff.com/1963-comet-vehicle-identification.html
http://www.tpocr.com/lincolnbp3.html

Wheelbase=114"
Overall Length=194.8"
Curb weight=2,644lbs

Tires brakes and shocks were replaced recently
Automatic Transmission

Pickup within 14 days of purchase

No Tire kickers

No Low-ballers

Serious Inquires only

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