Vehicle Description
Spectacular 1964 Comet Cyclone 'could have been' convertible.
Rotisserie restoration, 260 cubic inch V8, 4-speed, front disc
brakes, power steering, and more. Very accurate with many
impossible-to-find parts. Fast, fun convertible in incredible
condition.Mercury didn't build any Cyclone convertibles in 1964 but
that didn't stop the guy who built this one from creating a car
that could have been built by the factory. Using all the right
parts, including the snorkel hood and correct stainless moldings
and emblems, it's a very accurate representation of what you could
have bought in the Mercury showroom had they decided to build such
an animal. And the result is simply beautiful. The bodywork is
laser straight, the gaps are excellent throughout, and all the
stainless trim was professionally straightened and polished. For an
inexpensive car when it was new, someone lavished a ton of time and
money on it today. The Comet has a unique look, distinct from both
its Falcon cousin and the Mustang with which it shares a platform,
and somehow it looks bigger and more substantial than either of
them. Perhaps it's the ornate grille that mirrors the bigger
Mercurys or perhaps it's the vestigial tail fins out back. Either
way, this is a great-looking car from any angle. All the brightwork
was fully restored, including the tail panel that's one of the more
challenging pieces to refinish, and all the emblems and trim are
NOS because there are no repro parts for these cars. Not only was
the restorer a craftsman, he did his homework when putting it
together.The white interior is a great contrast to the black
bodywork and it's a smart choice in a convertible that's going to
be out in the sun. A bit more upscale than the Falcon, this Comet
has the Cyclone's bucket seats and center console, and it's always
a nice surprise to see a Hurst shifter with a cue ball knob in a
vintage muscle car. Factory gauges were rebuilt and feature bright
markings and fresh chrome. Secondary controls feature crisp action
and the AM radio has a built-in FM converter so it looks stock but
you're not stuck with whatever awfulness they're broadcasting on AM
these days. The steering wheel was re-cast and wears an NOS horn
button that shows a bit of age but could not be replicated. Seat
belts were added for safety, as well as a set of embroidered floor
mats to keep things tidy. The white power convertible top stows
itself easily and has a matching white boot for a clean look.
There's also a good-sized trunk that has been properly finished
with a reproduction mat and full-sized spare tire.This car was
originally equipped with an F-code 260 cubic inch V8 and that's
what's under the hood today. Fully rebuilt and balanced with .040'
oversize pistons, it's a fantastic runner. There's a Holley
4-barrel carburetor on top of an Edelbrock aluminum intake, but
those are really the only real deviations from stock
specifications. Correct Ford script hoses were used for just the
right bit of authenticity, and the finned valve covers and air
cleaner add a racy look. There's a big radiator up front with a
correct fan shroud so it stays nice and cool, and power steering
means it is easy to handle around town. Factory cast iron manifolds
feed a stainless dual exhaust system that has an appropriate bark
and front disc brakes were fitted for safety. The 4-speed manual
transmission was rebuilt by the experts at Engler Transmission and
it feeds a set of 3.25 gears so it's a reasonable highway cruiser
and snappy around town. All the brake and fuel lines are stainless
and virtually everything underneath the car is new: fasteners,
hoses, hangers, clips, everything. The floors are original and
solid, the torque boxes haven't been damaged, there are air shocks
out back for load leveling, and there's a fresh gas tank hanging
out back. The finishing touch are those period-perfect Torque
Thrust wheels carrying fat 225/70/14 BFGoodrich T/A radials all
around.Documentation includes restoration receipts and photos.This
is one of those cars where it was someone's labor of love and as a
result it's far nicer than it should be. An exceptional
restoration, nicely documented, and ready to enjoy, all for a
fraction of the cost of the work involved. If you like Ford
performance, this car should appeal to you and even if you just
want a nice old convertible to drive, this one is superior in every
way. A great car that's turn-key and ready to enjoy. Call
today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase.