1965 Mercury Comet

Gateway Classic Cars of Scottsdale is pleased to present this attractive 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible for sale on consignment with our showroom in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury Comet during this time period is essentially an upmarket Ford Falcon, although interestingly the grille on this second-generation Comet resembles that of a Lincoln Continental. The “Caliente" is the top trim level and offered chrome side body moldings, Caliente badging and for ragtops like this car the power-operated convertible top. Painted in “Polar White", this Comet looks as sharp as it is fun to drive and the Blue soft top is a complimenting color. The “Style Steel" Rallye wheels provide a nostalgic touch for those looking to buy a classic car without too many aftermarket appearance modifications. 1965 was Ford's big Mustang year and the 289 CID V8 engine is evidence of that. In this Comet Caliente, the 289 comes with a 4bbl carburetor and a factory horsepower rating between 225 and 270hp. Shifting the gears is a 3-speed “Merc-O-Matic" automatic transmission (closely related to the Ford C4). Power front disc brakes should assist with stopping capabilities on this sporty drop-top Mercury. Hop inside and you'll be greeted with Light Blue vinyl interior. This vehicle comes with (working!) factory air conditioning blowing through under dash vents and it also features a tissue box- an upscale option at the time. The wood dash trim helps complete the upscale vibe of this 2-door Mercury. Online literature represents that just 6,035 Mercury Comet convertibles were sold in the 1965 model year, making this a pretty rare car to begin with. This isn't a trophy chaser or a trailer queen but everything about this little Comet Caliente says “FUN"; this FoMoCo cruiser has been lovingly kept up until now and should continue to serve the new owner for many years to come. This is a great opportunity to own a weekend driver with personality! Give us a call today to reserve your place in this cool Comet convertible for sale by dialing (623) 900-4884 and we'll help you get one step closer to getting it in your driveway. We are always happy to communicate via email too- is the address to write to.

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