For sale is a 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone. Vin # 5J27A501581. This is a clean title. Trim Plate ID is
63E M H6 19J 52 5 5...Vehicle Warranty # is 5J27A501581 This reflects the car was built in the 1965 model year, 2 door hardtop with bucket seats, Polar white exterior color, built in Los Angeles in September, 3.50:1 rear end gear ratio, 4 speed transmission with a Code A 289 cu.in. motor with a 4 barrel. An aluminum radiator was installed. Car does not overheat I am confident that this is a matching numbers motor but I never verified that it is. Sony radio installed with a CD player, flash drive and cell phone options. Car was built as a leisure driver and not to race. Car is kept indoors and garaged 24/7.
The engine was rebuilt with a mild Iskendarian hydraulic cam, Edelbrock manifold with a 650 cfm Holley carburetor with vacuum secondaries and Hedman headers. Modifications were made to as close to stock specifications as possible. Body work and paint was done. Rust was found on the left tail light housing and trunk area where the rubber seal sits and they were both repaired. All rubber seals and weather stripping was replaced. Borg Warner 4 speed and Hurst shifter were rebuilt along with a new clutch, pressure plate, etc. Suspension has new shocks, leaf springs and bushings. Brakes were replaced with new drums, brake lines and master cylinder. Rear end gear ratio is 3.50:1 Interior was redone to stock appearance. There is approximately 3,000 miles on the car since engine was rebuilt in 2012. 15x7 Cragar SS wheels all around. Black/yellow California plates are original plates (not shown in pictures).
Vehicle is sold as is. Buyer is responsible for shipping fees.
Asking Price: $31,000 OBO
