Vehicle Description
1964 Mercury Comet Caliente
Introduced in 1960 alongside the Ford Falcon and sharing its
unibody platform, the Mercury Comet would undergo a number of
transformations over the following decade and a half. Originally
developed to be added to the Edsel lineup, the Comet would find a
new home when Ford's ill-fated marque would cease operations that
same year. Initially envisioned as a fuel-sipping runabout and
available in sedan and five-door station wagon configurations along
with the Comet coupe, as the muscle car era began to take shape in
the early-to-mid 1960s, the Comet's performance offerings expanded
in turn.
For consignment a mild mannered version of the Comet Caliente. Some
dents and dings, dulled chrome, and paint issues at various stages,
this resprayed unrestored example will need some TLC. It is however
significant as this car is popular among street rodders because it
is simple to modify, and with the Mercury Comet offers up some
luxury.
Exterior
Shiny chrome boxes up each end of this car which has its steel
bathed in black. Some fault areas are seen in the form of cracking,
staining, and repair work that was not repainted. Breaking up this
car just below the belt line, is a white trim spear that starts out
with a point on the front quarter, then widens as it streaks
rearward ending up on the rear quarter with the COMET badge. All
window trimmings look good and the Mercury signature triple shallow
cup taillights bring up the rear.
Interior
Bathed in utilitarian with mild luxury, the gold interior utilizes
a crushed velour for the bench seats in front and back. These are
surrounded by dark tan smooth vinyl bolsters. Up front the dash
utilizes a mixture of padded vinyl for the top, and some wood
applique that is surrounded by plated plastic trim. This trim is
fading and some of the plating is coming off in numerous locations.
The original radio is installed, and the original unrestored
steering wheel fronts the dash. An aftermarket Audiovox radio hangs
below the dash. Gold carpeting is installed and is clean with a few
stains and some fading. The headliner is tight but has numerous
smudges and what may be the beginnings of some surface mold.
Drivetrain
A 170ci inline 6-cylinder sits within an unrestored engine bay
which shows some rust, corrosion and fading. A 1-barrel carburetor
is on top, and a 3-speed manual transmission on back.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust, plenty of patina surfaces, and no rust floorpans
are seen.
Drive-Ability
Despite the aforementioned shortcomings this car runs very
smoothly, and drives great. Handles well, and is fairly tight!
A Mercury Comet Caliente that will need some TLC on various levels,
however the heart of it is the great drivability.
VIN Decode
4T22U540640
4-1964
T-Metuchen, NJ Assy Plant
22-4 Door Caliente Sedan
U-170ci I6 1bbl
540640-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 54D-4 Door Caliente Sedan
COLOR Z-Platinum Beige
TRIM 24A-Beige Bench Seat
DATE 22E-May 22nd 1964
DSO 16-Philadelphia
AXLE 3-3.25 Conventional
TRANS 1-3 Speed Manual
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This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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