For Sale at Auction: 1966 Mercury Comet in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1966 Mercury Comet 202 2 Door Sedan

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Originally conceived as a potential Edsel, the Comet became a Mercury staple in the early 1960s. In 1966, Ford Motor Company gave the Comet a major overhaul. It grew significantly in stature, leaving behind its compact status to become a full fledged intermediate car built to compete with the Chevrolet Chevelle and Pontiac Tempest. The 1966 model year introduced a more sculptured, boxier body, vertically stacked headlights, and a distinctive two level grille.The 1966 Mercury Comet 202 wasthe entry-level, budget friendly trim of the Comet lineup. For 1966, the Comet transitioned from a compact to a midsize car sharing the Ford Fairlane platform. Designed as a durable daily driver, the 202 featured clean styling, stacked headlights, and reliable power.

For auction is a 1966 Mercury Comet 202 2 door sedan showing 61,397 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This car runs and drives well, making a 120 mile drive to the mall, was owned by one family until 2024, and recently passedstate inspection. To get her back road worthy the car has been treated to a tune up, fresh oil change, tires, all new brakes, shoes, wheel cylinders, lines, hoses, and a new master cylinder.

Exterior
The fantastic 60's design includes stacked headlights flanking a slim double grille and understated tail lights that fit a narrow rear panel over the chrome bumper. The Cardinal Red paint has seen better days, even as it spills over a mostly straight body. Patchy blotches, fading, and oxidation afflict most of it with more severe issues around the fuel filler that includes a split in the metal courtesy of a Penn Dotfront end loader bucket back in 1981. There are areas with filler and some substantial rust on the left rear wheel opening and blistering in other areas. The Polar White top retains some sheen but has spots of surface rust and bubbling around the C-pillar. 14-inch wheels are painted red and retain their dog dish hubcaps while being wrapped in 205/60R14's with a late 2022 date code.

Interior
If the door panels are a preview of things to come on the inside, our buyer will be very happy as they are presented as fresh. The split bench shows a bit more originality and a touch of age but still more than acceptable in its red vinyl and striped cloth pattern, mirrored by the very nice rear bench. A red steering wheel and black faced instrument cluster show slight patina but are fantastically simple and original along with the vent panel and AM radio in the red mid panel. As often the case, the dash pad tells the tale of sun exposure and is showing a few cracks. Our black carpet below is decent and the red headliner above is exceptional, while the trunk shows areas of rust through and general age.

Drivetrain
A bright blue air filter cover tops a driver quality 200ci inline 6 cylinder. Recent work includes a new 1-barrel carburetor, new points, coil, cap, rotor, wires, and plugs. It's rated at 120 horsepower and is mated to a C4 3-speed automatic transmission that routes power to the Ford 8" in back with 2.80 gears.

Undercarriage
Heavy oxidation, plenty of surface rust, and oil on the pan and rear differential is present. A single exhaust finds its way to a stock style muffler that has a gaping hole, while drum brakes occupy the front and rear. Those brakes are newer and include new lines, hoses, drums, wheels cylinders and master cylinder. Suspension consists of coil springs up front and leaf springs in the rear.

Drive-Ability
That car runs and drives well and even made the 120 mile trip to the mall on its own! We add about � mile to it on the test loop where it performs well and all functions operate. We note a pulsating brake pedal due to a warped drum. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.

If you're looking for the ideal classic car project that doesn't have to be built from the ground up, this Comet just might be the best bet in the galaxy!

6H01T579744

6-1966
H-Loraine, OH Assy Plant
01-Comet 202 2 Door Sedan
T-200ci 120hp 1bbl I6
579744-Sequential Unit Number

WARRANTY PLATE

BODY 62A-Comet 202 2 Door Sedan
COLOR TM-Cardinal Red, Polar White
TRIM 15-Red Vinyl & Cloth
DATE 22B-February 22nd
DSO 31-Buffalo
AXLE 6-Ford 8" 2.80 Conventional
TRANS 6-C4 Dual Range Automatic