1963 Mercury Comet
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1963 Mercury Comet 1963 Mercury Comet

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1963Mercury Comet Special S-22 Desirable S-22 Model Convertible 170ci Inline 6 Cylinder Engine Automatic transmission Factory Bucket Seats and Console Power Convertible Top MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this beautiful, classic 1963 Mercury Comet. This is truly an American classic collector's find! Finished in it's correct Sultana white (Code M) exterior with a white convertible top, theexterior finishshows extremely well with only minor imperfections visible upon close inspection. Inside, the red vinyl (Code 55) seats all look great with no major signs of wear visible. The door panels are finished to match the seats, and dashboard is finished tomirror the exterior of the car and all look fantastic.Paint and body display verywell with minimal imperfectionsand no visible evidence of repair or damage that we could find. TheMercury Cometis anautomobilethat was produced by Mercuryfrom 19601969. The Comet was initially based on the compact Ford Falcon. As a Mercury, early Comets received better grade interior trim than concurrent Falcons, this is the first year the car carried Mercury badging.The S-22 option package offered a few niceties, including special badging on the cars exterior, on the hubcaps, and onthe dash and steering wheel. It also included bucket seats with a center console. Other notable features to the S-22 are the stainless steel trim that runs from front to back on both sides of the car, the chrome gills on the quarter panels and, the six rear taillights (three on each side) as opposed to four rear taillights. This S-22 has the optional 170-cu.in. engine which makes a claimed105 hp. While the 1963 model looked almost identical to the earlier models, the chassis and suspension were redesigned to accommodate an optional V-8 engine. Convertible and hardtop (pillarless) coupe models were added to the Comet Custom and Comet S-22 lines this year. This S-22 (Code 76B) example is equipped with a 1 barrel carbureted, 170 cid inline 6 cylinder engine coupled to a 2-speed automatic transmission, temperature gauge inoperable, factory power convertible top factory bucket seats, factory center console and loop carpet. Also included, is the original new car delivery paperwork from the dealership (Jack Fagen, Inc.) to the original owner on March 30, 1963! And if that wasn't enough, how about the original record/journal book from 1963 to 2013 passed on to each new owner! Extensive service/history records and receipts, parts catalogs, magazines articles and even the original owner's manual! These Mercury series S-22 Comets are becoming increasingly hard to find in such solid well kept condition. GET OUT AND DRIVE!!! Current mileage on the odometer shows 82,151, it is sold as is and mileage exempt. The car is being sold on a clean & clear title. VIN: 3H18U506318

Stock #
150920
Vin:
150920
Transmission:
Automatic
Mileage:
82,151