By now most people who knew cars in the 60's and 70's associate the
Comet with Mercury. Closer examination of the history of this
particular car model reveals that it was in truth a much different
story. In 1960 and 1961, Comet was the stand alone brand label for
the bastard child of the then recently defunct branch of Ford Motor
Company, Edsel. The Comet was to be the equivalent of the Ford
Falcon in the Edsel line up. The cleaner lines and new grille was
to replace the "Edsel look" which was once described as an
Oldsmobile sucking a lemon. With all the design work done and many
of the parts already produced it made sense to assemble the car but
with Edsel gone it was marketed under the "Comet" brand name and
sold at Lincoln-Mercury dealerships. Many of the parts on this car
display the stamped Edsel part numbers. This car has had the
exterior refinished and clear coated as well as having the interior
reupholstered and is a very clean example of the model. Having good
solid floor pans and frame and a responsive suspension, this car
would be one described as having good bones. This particular car is
not without some very minor blemish but the trivial nature of the
flaws actually show how much care this car has had over the last
fifty plus years. Also included in this vehicle is a full set of
tires on original rims and the factory hubcaps. This rare classic
was put together when they still built cars out of metal, and lots
of it. As I have alluded to, nothing here has been abused.....and
it shows. Don't miss this one!! It has the potential to bring home
some trophies! If you are showing, cruising or just collecting,
this car leaves nothing to be desired. This car would make an
excellent driver or driver/keeper, your choice. The superb
condition shown by its obvious survivor status and its "way" lower
than the actual restoration price for a vehicle of this caliber,
makes it a perfect choice for getting into the classic car market
either as an investment opportunity or as a weekend or daily
driver. If you've wanted a beautiful and quirky little car with a
historical story to add some intrinsic interest along with the
style it was born of and at an affordable price, this is the one!
This vehicle is priced at little more than the cost of the
refinishing, not to mention the money and time invested in the
mechanicals. Don't wait. Mileage stated in listing is the odometer
reading only, not to be interpreted as certified miles. Contact
Grant our sales manager for further assistance, phone 712-332-8029
or email
[email protected] ...We recommend, encourage and invite
you to visit our facility to inspect your potential purchase, or to
send a professional inspector or appraiser, of your choosing, in
your stead.
