1965 MERCURY COMET CALIENTE. FRESHLY RESTORED, READY TO CRUISE OR SHOW. DEPENDABLE ENOUGH TO DRIVE ACROSS COUNTRY. THOUSANDS SPENT ON RESTORATION. QUALITY INVESTMENT CLASSIC.
Exterior was stripped and refinished in Raven Black base coat/ clear coat. Paint is as smooth and deep as glass. Recently wet sanded and buffed to a mirror gloss. Tasteful Red striping has been added. All striping was applied after the base coat, then clear coat was applied, so the stripes are sealed in with the color coat and there are no ridges or edges. All body panels were realigned after paintwork, so all gaps and fitment are precise. All glass is in excellent condition. New wheelhouse moldings and rocker panel trim. Remaining chrome, stainless, and brightwork is original and in good condition, but shows some patina. Cragar polished five spoke wheels. BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires. Single Sport Mirror with remote.
Engine and engine bay are nicely detailed. Original C code 289 Cu. In. engine. Original Motorcraft carburetor with factory tag still attached. Chrome Ford Motorsports valve covers. Ford Motorsports headers with Walker Free Flow exhaust. C-4 Dual Range Automatic Transmission. 8" rear differential. Power Steering. Manual Brakes.
New factory Red vinyl interior. Bench seat with column shift. New seat cushions and OEM covers. New door panels. New carpet. New headliner. New dash pad. Factory gauges. Factory AM radio. Jensen AM/FM/Cassette mounted under the dash.
This is one of the best deals on a real Caliente in the country.
This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.
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Join us in celebrating our 31st anniversary. 31 years selling investment quality Classic Muscle Cars. We are the oldest Classic Car dealership in the world. We have been successfully selling Classics on Ebay since 1999. Bid with confidence. For additional information, call Randy at 847 526 5950.