1964 Mercury Comet 2dr Hardtop
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- $50,000
- Make Ford Mercury
- Model Comet Calienti
- Location Manawatū-Whanganui
- Date listed 23-06-26
1964 Mercury Comet Caliente 2-Door Hardtop
Registration on hold (personal plates not included)
Originally imported into New Zealand in 1966. I have owned this car for the past 42 years.
A substantial amount of work has been completed on what was intended to be a serious multi purpose street/competition car.
The car remains unfinished, allowing the next owner to complete it to their own specifications.
Body & Chassis =
The body is exceptionally straight and rust-free, having undergone extensive restoration work.
Underside, interior floors, boot interior and engine bay media blasted.
Exterior panels remain original and were not blasted.
Extensive chassis strengthening including:
Subframe connectors
Torque box reinforcement
Seam welding throughout
Engine bay widened to accept most period Ford engines including Windsor small block, Cleveland and FE series engines.
Radiator support modified for a crossflow radiator.
Interior =
4-point chrome moly roll cage built by Terry Bowden (Terry's Chassis Shop), incorporating seatbelt mounts. Currently bolted in and can be easily removed if desired.
Wilwood under-dash pedal box with triple master cylinders mounted on a custom chrome moly frame by Terry Bowden.
Modified original remote steering column with height adjustment.
Brand new Mustang GT seats professionally lowered to suit the Comet's roofline and driving position.
Engine = No engine included.
A Cleveland block is currently fitted for mock-up purposes only and comes with headers suitable for Cleveland or Boss applications.
Transmission =
Ansen scattershield
Big shaft close ratio Toploader (RUG-AZ1)-Purchased new in 1977 and has covered only 180 miles
Hurst shifter with short shift linkage
4-inch driveshaft
Rear Suspension & Differential =
Narrowed 9 inch big bearing housing with strengthening brace,- Rebuilt- new bearing etc,-31 spline centre with 4 spider
31-spline axles
Original leaf springs
Custom chrome moly adjustable Tri-Bar traction bars with heim joints (Terry Bowden built)
Watts linkage
Lovells sway bar
Koni adjustable shock absorbers
Disc brakes
All new bushes etc
Front Suspension =
Custom chrome moly upper control arms built to Shelby specifications (Terry Bowden)
Reinforced original lower control arms with eccentric cam adjustment
Adjustable strut rods
Disc brakes
Lovells springs
Lovells sway bar
Koni adjustable shock absorbers
New spring mounts, ball joints and bushes fitted
Additional Information =
The chrome and stainless trim are in excellent condition, with many components ready to bolt back on.
Most restored components have been finished using POR-15 products.
Included with the sale are the original Door cards,Headlining panels,Wiring loom
All are in very good condition.
The vehicle was disassembled around 1989, with components carefully wrapped and stored. Since then, it has remained in clean, dry storage.
It would be difficult to find a more original and rust-free 1964 Comet Caliente as a foundation for a quality build.
Looking for offers from genuinely interested buyers with the means to purchase.
Consider selling less Motor and Gearbox.
Offers invited
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