Vehicle Description
1963 Mercury Comet 2-Door Hardtop
The Comet was originally planned as an Edsel model. Ford announced
the end of the Edsel program on November 19, 1959. However,
production of 1960 Edsel's continued until late November. The Comet
was reassigned to the Lincoln-Mercury division to sell at
Mercury-Comet dealerships, where it was marketed as a stand-alone
product for 1960 and 1961 as the Comet without any Mercury
divisional badging. The "comet" name was trademarked to
Cotner-Bevington as the Comet Coach Company, building ambulance and
hearse commercial vehicles. Ford bought the name in 1959.
For consignment a Mercury Comet, which is in need of some TLC. A
few dents and dings some rust, and an interior that has coverings
on the seats, this car needs the right owner to bring her back.
Exterior
The chrome that runs from the top of the front fender all the way
down to the back of the rear fender and then down and back around
to the front again is a new feature for 1963. This hardtop is
painted in Peacock Blue, and as noted shows some dings and dents.
Chrome is rusted and pitted, particularly on the badging and
brite-work. Steel panels have consistent gaps and window trim
surrounds are in good condition. In keeping up the traditional
Mercury look the rear shows the "Dixie Cup" taillights and just
minor fins protruding above on the rear quarters. Standard Mercury
wheel covers are surrounded by medium thickness white sidewall
tires.
Interior
A swing of the doors and we can see the original door panels in
black and white, and the vinyl has damage as well as the interior
door pulls. The seats are covered, and it is assumed that the
originals underneath the covers may be damaged, however they are in
black and white, matching the door panels. Dash is original and
shows some corrosion and damage on trim work. The carpeting appears
newer, and it is not known if this was the original color, as in
back black can be seen underneath a throw that has been put in.
Headliner is tight, and some rusting and corrosion is noted on the
interior window trim.
Drivetrain
A 170ci Inline 6-cylinder most likely original to this car, sits in
an unrestored original engine bay. It does run and is attached to a
2-speed Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission.
Undercarriage
Mostly surface rust, frame is sound, some areas of surface rust on
the toe kicks, and rockers. Independent front suspension, and Leaf
spring rear suspension as well as drum brakes all around are
noted.
An early example of the Comet, still taking some of its styling
cues from Edsel, and mixing them in with Mercury designs. Needs
some TLC overall.
VIN Decode
3H13U527245
3-1963
H-Lorain OH Assy Plant
U-170 CUI I6
527245-Sequential Unit Number
Warranty Tag
BODY 63B-2 Door Hardtop
COLOR B-Peacock Blue
TRIM 76-White & Black
DATE 10A-January 10th Build
DSO 26-Washington DC
AXLE 3-3.10
TRANS 3-2 Speed Ford O Matic
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This vehicle is in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania,
conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76
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