Vehicle Description
1962 Mercury Comet Gasser
The term "Gasser" was coined in the 50's and applied to heavily
modified drag racing cars. The name derives from the fact that they
raced in the gasoline fueled class as opposed to the methanol or
nitro classes. Before the days of "Pro Stock" these were the
fastest stock appearing hot rods you would see at the track. Being
primarily focused on racing their appearance featured a lifted
front end for better weight distribution on acceleration and were
often modified with weight reduction techniques. They also commonly
had engine swaps and heavily customized suspensions all with the
intention of getting them down the track faster than their
competitors. This very cool Gasser is based on the 1962 Mercury
Comet which was named after the space race that was getting every
ones attention at the time. The flat Black paint is combined with
Red accents on the hood and fits look very well. It has some old
school lettering in various places and on the sides display its
name "The Comet Flash." The rear bumper is still in place but the
front bumper has been removed. The grill has also been customized
to remove one of the double headlights following with the weight
reduction tactics of back in the day. The car has Cragar wheels up
front and custom Drag wheels in the back with Firestone Drag
slicks.
The swapped out 454 big block motor is proudly displayed through
the hood being topped off with a tunnel ram and dual quad Holley
carburetors. The motor has plenty of power and is kept cool with an
aftermarket aluminum radiator. The automatic transmission shifts
smoothly and the car has also been upgraded with disc front
brakes.
The interior of the car has been entirely redone in a very cool
vintage Red and White color combination. The bench seats are done
in Tuck and Roll pleats which really suits the overall style of the
car. The door panels have been totally stripped and redone with
aluminum panels. The dash has been kept mostly original with its
original radio and gauges. A second gauge pod has been added below
for the Temp, Volt, and Oil pressure gauges. It also has a Power
Level Mark II A&E System in place to provide switches for
things like the fuel pump. In front of the driver sits and
aftermarket tilt column and steering wheel done in Black and
Red.
This is well built cool classic that that has a lot going for
it.
Take it home for $24,900.00!
NOW REDUCED DOWN TO $22,500.00!
