8/5/2023 0 Comments 1963 mercury cometAs a Mercury, early Comets received better-grade interior trim than concurrent Falcons and a slightly longer wheelbase. The Comet was initially based on the compact Ford Falcon, then on the intermediate Ford Fairlane, and finally on the compact Ford Maverick. The compact Comet shared a naming convention associated with the ongoing Space Race of the early 1960s with the Mercury Meteor, which was introduced as the base-trim full-size Mercury sedan. In its first two years, it was marketed as the "Comet" and from 1962 as the "Mercury Comet". The Mercury Comet is an automobile that was produced by Mercury from 1960–19–1977 - variously as either a compact or an intermediate car. Drive this one out of our showroom or have us assist with shipping it to you anywhere in the United States! Don't hesitate to give us a call with any questions or for more information. This Mercury comes equipped with air conditioning, manual windows, a front bench seat, front seat belts, and a full-size spare. Powering this Comet is a 200ci Inline 6 paired with an automatic transmission. This freshly painted Mercury comes in a beautiful Teal exterior paint over a clean blue interior. This Mercury’s condition and equipment are impressive, it looks like it’s a stout performer and possesses definite eyeball appeal.GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1963 Mercury Comet for your consideration. When I hear the word Comet from now on, the car reference will definitely move up at least a notch, maybe even two. There is no word how many miles this 289 engine has experienced but it is doubtful that it matters. Extras include headers, 3.55:1 rear gears, traction bars, and disc brakes. The seller claims, “Car runs well and has good power”. A VIN decode indicates that this Comet rolled off of the Lorain, Ohio assembly line with a 164 gross HP, 260 CI V8 engine so somewhere in its past, this Comet was treated to an aluminum-head 289 motor upgrade. Under the hood is where the real surprise can be found, a beefed-up, non-original 289 CI V8 backed up with a four-speed manual transmission is in residence. The old-school lap belts are a nice touch too. Of note is the under-dash A/C unit that has been painted to match the interior decor. The instrument panel is clear and bright as well as being complemented by a trio of auxiliary gauges and a column-mounted tachometer. The red vinyl upholstery shows minimal signs of wear and is very fresh in its appearance, not just the seats but the door cards too. The seller refers to it as “good” but I would rate it higher than that. The interior of this Mercury is just perfect. It is truly solid with nothing more than a minute trace of surface rust or a vague glimpse of peeling paint or a coating. Rounding out the exterior is the inclusion of Magnum 500-styled, steel wheels, they look great in this application.Īs for the overall integrity and solidity of this Mercury, take a gander at the underside. The seller adds that the chrome and trim are good and appear to be original – the only boo-boo is the “Comet” badge on the passenger fender which has been reduced to Co t. There doesn’t appear to be evidence of rust or rot with this hardtop and all of the body panels are well aligned and straight. The quarter panel mini-fins seem really dated on a ’63 vintage car, but this Mercury wears them well. The seller advises that this Comet was originally black but was repainted some time ago, the finish is still pretty deep but apparently has some minor cracking. This example has some very nice features, not the least being its very clean condition. The Comet covered a lot of bases in ’63 with two-door hardtops and sedans, a four-door sedan, a convertible, and a station wagon model. It was a compact-sized car between 19, grew to an intermediate from ’66 until ’69, took a siesta in ’70, and returned to compact status for its final run from ’71 until ’77. The Comet name got kicked around a bit at the former Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company. And as such, for further review, here’s a nice example of a Comet of the automotive variety, a 1963 Mercury Comet two-door hardtop, located in Sherman, Texas, and available here on eBay for a BIN price of $15,500. How about a car? Honestly, that’s far down on the list of triggered recollections but it does generate a hit. What do you think of when you hear the word Comet? Something celestial like Haley’s Comet? A crack passenger train from bygone days? One of Santa’s around the world in one-night gang? For me, pretty much all of the above.
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