Vehicle Description
Nice older restoration. Original color combination. Great-running
170 cubic inch inline-6 with automatic, so it's easy to handle.
Power top, bucket seats, center console. Very clean throughout,
ready to have fun!Before there was the Mustang, the Ford Falcon and
Mercury Comet were the go-to choices for right-sized cars that were
fun to drive and affordable to own. The Comet was a bit bigger and
more luxurious than the bare-bones Falcon and offered a unique look
that set it apart. For many people, it was a big step up, offering
big car looks and comfort without the big car price tag. That
remains true today, where you can own this awesome 1963 Comet
convertible for less than the cost of a comparable Mustang. With
small tail fins, the Comet has a look that ties it together with
its other Mercury siblings and helps it stand apart-here in the
showroom, a lot of folks mistake it for something bigger and more
expensive. Mercury called code M Sultana White, which is pretty
much the same Wimbledon White that adorned so many Fords of the
era. It's a soft white with a little yellow in it, not a hard
appliance white, and that certainly helps with the upscale look.
Finish quality is very good with straight bodywork that doesn't
show signs of major rust or accident damage, good panel gaps, and
end caps on those tail fins that fit almost seamlessly. The chrome
is probably original and some of it is showing some age, including
the 'Comet' emblem on the hood, which is damaged, but details like
the fluted panel between the taillights and both bumpers are in
great shape, plus the distinctive S-22 stainless trim on the sides.
For a car you're going to drive, this one presents quite well.The
tan bucket seat interior was part of the S-22 package and it offers
correct seat covers with silver piping, new black carpets, correct
door panels, and plenty of 1960s jet-age details-check out the
silver fil inserts on the door panels! These were simple cars, so
the instrument panel reflects that: a wide speedometer, fuel and
temperature gauges, and a row of control knobs for secondary
functions underneath. The black plastic steering wheel is so nice
it has to be new, and the controls will feel familiar the moment
you slide behind the wheel. Affordable cars weren't usually loaded
up with options, although there's an AM radio in the center of the
dash and a power convertible top, something seldom seen on these
cars. The top itself was probably replaced at the same time, and
offers a crystal clear rear window and an excellent fit. There's
also a rather large trunk upholstered in correct mouse fur
upholstery and it includes a full-sized spare tire assembly.Ford's
remarkably smooth 170 cubic inch inline-6 provides enough power to
make the Comet feel sporting around town. It never seems to work
very hard and the inline engine remains turbine smooth throughout
the range. Given it's bulletproof reliability and easy maintenance,
it remains a great choice for the enthusiast looking for a car
that's easy to live with. It's detailed with Ford Blue engine
enamel and wears correct decals and lots of new parts, including
belts, hoses, fuel pump, and more. It starts easily and idles
nicely, and never seems to be working very hard. The 2-speed
Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission is a great complement to the
six's torque curve, pulling it off the line with enthusiasm yet
reasonable at highway speeds. The undercarriage is clean with
professionally-done floor patches in the usual spots, but nothing
that should cause concern. The rockers and torque boxes are in
excellent condition and all the factory convertible reinforcements
are still in place. There's a newer exhaust system with a pleasing
sound, the brakes are effective, the gas tank is new, and it sits
on factory steel wheels and 195/75/14 whitewall radials.A little
unusual, a lot of fun, and nicely finished, this Comet delivers the
kind of drop-top fun you've been looking for. Cheaper than a
Mustang and far less common, you'll stand out at shows yet still
benefit from the massive aftermarket that sprang up to support the
Mustang-everything you will need is just a phone call away. A great
little car that's ready to enjoy. Call today!Harwood Motors always
recommends and welcomes personal or professional inspections of any
vehicle in our inventory prior to purchase.
