Vehicle Description
This 1967 Mercury Comet is one of 22 built, one of two finished in
black with a red interior, and one of one as built in a one-year
production. Most Comets were ordered and built to be dealership
drag cars for sales promotion. This car was the subject of a 3-year
total restoration with assistance from Bob Perkins. Many NOS parts
were used in the restoration. It is equipped with a 427/425hp V8
engine with matching dual carburetors, backed by a 4-speed,
big-spline, Toploader manual transmission and a 3.89 ratio
Traction-Lok, 31-spline rear axle assembly. The laser-straight body
is finished in Onyx Black, and the whitewall tires on the black
rims with button hubcaps help mask the monster machine. This Comet
was features in the Muscle Car Enthusiast magazine and includes a
complete ownership history. It has been kept in a museum-like
setting by its current owner and is roadworthy.
