Vehicle Description
This 1973 Mercury Comet has the slick paint and value price to grab
your attention. But it's the growling 302 V8 and five-speed
upgrades that will really have you hooked on this sleeper.
Take a moment to realize why we're all starting to really
appreciate the Mercury Comet. This has a real sense of style with
the long hood, fastback roof, integrated rear spoiler, and a hint
of Coke-bottle curve in the profile. It truly represents the best
in classic design, and it's all on a smaller/lightweight frame.
This example just looks like a well-maintained classic with a great
shine coming off the factory-correct Ginger Brown Metallic. The
bodylines are straight, you get complete side trim, and there's
even a classic vinyl roof. In fact, the only real hint to the
sleeper personality is the upgrade to those Cragar SS wheels.
Inside is a classic bucket seat interior that looks great from the
right investments. They even upgraded to an AM/FM/CD stereo. But
it's not the comfort that makes you want this Comet. You instantly
know this is a driver's machine when you spot the huge AutoMeter
Phantom 2 tach w/shift light, upgraded sports steering wheel, and
full auxiliary gauge trio. And have you counted the gears on the
Hurst shifter yet?
There was a Comet GT in '73 that came with a hood scoop, but that
doesn't fit this one's sleeper attitude. Instead it got the GT's
302 cubic-inch V8 upgrade, and they even put a large Holley
double-pumper four-barrel carburetor on top. Plus, it has the right
supporting components, like steel-braided hoses, Ford Racing plug
wires, MSD coil, adjustable fuel pressure, Ford Motorsports valve
covers, and a Champion aluminum radiator to help keep this V8
running cool. And you have true control over this upgraded motor
thanks to the five-speed manual transmission. While this already
has a nice wide tire rear setup if you enjoy taking quarter miles
in your classic, there's also power steering and front disc brakes
to make it great for anytime use.
Nicely presented, nicely upgraded, and nicely priced - this is
classic V8 coupe you've been waiting for. So don't let it slip
away, call today!!!
