For Sale: 1965 Mercury Comet in Annandale, Minnesota

OPENING: From a high-end collection comes this beautifully done Comet Caliente. The 2 nd generation Comet ('64-'65) was a hit on the drag strip with its lightweight body and V8 friendly engine compartment. This one has the look and feel of those early days when "Dyno Don" Nicholson and "Wild Bill" Shrewsberry ruled their class. Call Jordan (612) 290-9299 with any questions you may have. See the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0juRuh3lVec INTRO/HISTORY: The Comet was born in 1960 and like the Mercury Meteor shared the trend in the early days of the "Space Race" with a space-age name. The production run ended in 1977 having gone from compact to intermediate, then back to compact. Styling was updated in '65 with stacked headlights like the full-size Fords and it also received new tail end treatment with tail lights appearing to go across the full width. It comes with a clean and clear title. EXT: - Red over Red - Scooped hood - Subtle "Gasser" stance - Torque Thrust wheels - Redline tires INT: - All new interior - Vinyl bucket seats - Moon Eyes column-mounted tach - Classic wood-rimmed steering wheel - Iconic Hurst T-Handle shifter ENGINE: - Built 331 c.i. small block V8 - 4-speed manual transmission - Aluminum intake & Edelbrock carb - Headers & new exhaust system - Wilwood disc brakes CONDITION: - Paintwork is outstanding - Engine compartment is spotless - Super clean high quality build - Comes with factory original jack and spare - Safety checked and turn-key ready OVERVIEW: Inside and out, top to bottom this '65 Comet Caliente is a winner in every department. You could trailer it to the show, but you'd be missing half the fun. Lightweight, fast, loud and proud, it's a time machine back to the golden age of drag racing and stoplight challenges. This high end build is a head turner and a showstopper and is guaranteed to put you in a good mood every time you get behind the wheel. Caliente means hot and this one means it.