Vehicle Description
This could be the most exciting, high-quality, Pro-Touring build on
a Mercury we have ever seen. Starting with a solid original 1965
Mercury Comet Caliente, this build is a one-of-a-kind creation that
is simply stunning. Under the custom hood that features hood scoops
from a 1973 Dodge Challenger, is a tricked-out big block 572
Chevrolet Performance Products engine, aluminum heads and
intake.
Built for show as much as go, the engine bay is highly detailed
with glossy black paint and full of polished, chromed and billet
accessories as well as a Wizard Cooling radiator and long-tube
headers. Power to the rear wheels is shifted through a 5-speed
manual transmission with a Hurst shifter, scatter-shield
bell-housing and drive shaft loop. The rear Martz suspension system
features a heavy-duty 3:50 posi-traction Ford 9-inch differential
with a 4-link, coil overs and a Panhard bar. Front suspension is a
Martz Mustang ll-style power assisted rack & pinon. Additionally,
this Comet Caliente has a fully boxed 2x3 frame with frame
connectors and a custom gas tank. Stopping power is provided by
Wilwood discs on all four corners with a Hydroboost power brake
system.
Full rotisserie, show quality build
572 Big Block Chevrolet Performance Products engine
Aluminum heads and intake
5-Speed manual transmission
9-inch Ford rear differential
Martz rack & pinon front suspension system
4-link rear suspension
4-wheel wilwood disc brakes
Foose wheels
Bucket seats
Custom console
Deep, mirror-gloss black paint
Highly detailed inside and out
Binder with photos of build
The aggressive stance on this Mercury Comet is enhanced by a set of
staggered chrome Foose wheels, 17 inches in front and 18 inches in
the rear wrapped with Hankook radials. Another custom touch are the
shaved door handles with remote openers. The custom interior is
beautifully and tastefully done in a retro style with 1968 Torino
seats, custom-made console, an Ididit tilt steering column, and a
restored stock gauge cluster fitted with Classic Instruments
gauges. This comprehensive, rotisserie, no cost spared, show
quality restoration, with its deep-gloss black paint is truly
exceptional see and truly a trill to drive.
