The Caliente was the top trim level. In addition to the luxury this
offers it is also a K-code motor and a 4-speed! This is a very
nice, unabused rust free car. Very handsome body lines and further
enhanced with the rich colors.
EXTERIOR: Very nice original body that is absolutely straight and
the panels square and flush. Rock solid, dry metal. Repainted its
original Vintage Burgundy color. The metal flake is all laid out
evenly, it's polished smooth and glossy. It's an older paint job
that looks amazing standing next to it, although there are a number
of touch ups and small imperfections. The bumpers may have been
chromed. The rest of the trim is original and looking good.
Original glass is clear, some wiper marks on the windshield. Door
jambs are very clean, weatherstrips are soft. I have always really
liked these chrome hubcaps, they have a muscle car look.
INTERIOR: I think it has a beautiful interior. I love the Palamino
color against the burgundy the. The seat upholstery is excellent
condition: great cushions, the stitching is excellent. The door
panels are excellent. The interior lights work. In front of me as a
very nice dash. The chrome, bezels, knobs, original radio all look
great. It has the 1964 navigation system which is a compass! It
also has a factory clock on the dash and a Cyclone tachometer. It
has a tissue dispenser. Clean glovebox with owner's manuals. Down
on the floor the carpets look like new, it has embroidered
floormats. The best part is the factory 4-speed shifter! Very nice
original headliner and visors along with a day/night mirror.
day.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: It is a K-code performance 289 car. In the
Mercury that meant it comes with the Mustang 289-210 hp 4 barrel
engine but is upgraded with a 600 cfm carb bringing the hp to 230.
This is a clean looking clean motor compartment. This one's dressed
up with Cobra finned valve covers and air cleaner. It features
factory power steering. The metal is all clean and painted nicely.
I think under the hood still has original paint.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It's a very clean, tidy, and complete trunk
compartment. All clean metal the same color as the car, probably
original paint. The mat fits real nice, has a matching tire cover.
Weatherstrip is soft. Has a spare.
UNDERSIDE: The front end steering and suspension all appear to be
in very good shape. It has an added swaybar. In back it's been
upgraded with coilover shocks. It has a new dual exhaust system
with glass pack style mufflers. It has drum brakes all around that
are working properly, e-brake assembly is hooked up. There is ZERO
rot under this car. The floor pans, frame rails, rockers, lower
quarter are completely original metal and rock solid. Looking up at
the motor it is clean, has correct canister fuel filter. It's a
factory 4-speed, it looks fresh. Original 3.25 gears in back.
Service: We thoroughly inspected the car and spent $809 on service.
We fixed the horn, e-brake assembly, tachometer, and oil pressure
gauge. We replaced the turn signal switch and a turn signal
bulb.
It is not a perfectly restored car. It is an unabused, very
well-preserved car. It has my respect. Great looking car with some
cool performance options.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to
assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are
answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video
that explains the car's condition in detail. **These cars are
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Power steering
4 barrel carb
Dual exhaust
Tachometer
Clock
Tissue dispenser
Seat belts
Embroidered mats
Chrome wheels
Cobra dress up
