1965 Mercury Comet

289 V8

Manual

5J27A501581

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I have a 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone. This a a Los Angeles built car (J code) with an A code engine which is the 8 cylinder 289 PREMIUM with the 4 speed, the Los Angeles made models are very rare. All numbers match and this is a 2dr. hard top coupe. I purchased this from the 2nd owner. As far as I know all parts are there, except it is missing the carb. There is significant rust around the rim of the roof and a few minor spots here and there. I was told by the body shop that the rust on the roof lip is fixable. I had intentions of fixing this car up, but too many projects right now and I need the room in my garage. Engine will probably need to be rebuilt. Body is straight and I am told that the interior is original, but does need work. Lots of spare parts also. The car is out of the California DMV system due to being stored for 15+ years, but I have pink. Original black plates. This is a project vehicle. Buyer must arrange all transportation, I am located in the Inland Empire near Temecula, CA. Payment due in full when vehicle is picked up.In answer to some of the questions I have received, the engine braces are welded not bolted. I am not sure of the actual mileage as it is a double digit odometer and I am sure it has rolled over at least once. The 2nd owner that had it did use it, stated it was a very fast vehicle. He had just started to do a rebuild when we purchased the car. The valve covers are off (but we have them) and he sent out the carb for rebuild but it was never returned to him. The tires on the rear are much wider than normal (I assume race style tires). This would be a great project car and def. a head turner.Some additional questions that have been asked: The vehicle has a 289 premium motor and it is a 4 speed with a 9" Ford rear end. It is not a Toploader. It has an aftermarket 4 barrel Edelbrock aluminum manifold and the valve covers are also aluminum. It IS missing the carburetor as I previously had put in the description. The person we bought it from sent it out to be rebuilt by a friend and never received it back. This is a PROJECT vehicle, people are asking if they can come and add the carb and drive away..def. not! The interior needs work and I am assuming the prior owner was starting to rebuild the engine because it needed to be done. And as it was pointed out the speaker covers are missing in the back, and yes they are. We are not trying to be vague in posting the description, it is only that we have had the vehicle for a few months so we don't know too much about it, and we found a new Corvette project that we are much more interested in restoring as those are our passion. I do have the pink slip and it has been signed over to us and you will receive a bill of sale also. I am not asking for any money up front at the end of auction, so be assured you will not have to pay for the vehicle if I do not have proper documentation when you pick up. I will work with anyone wanting to ship out of state, however, your funds must clear before the vehicle will be shipped. I have been receiving tons of messages regarding this vehicle, so I will try to update on this page any additional questions that may be asked. Thank You! We will be sticking to our reserve price and if it does not sell, we will probably just end up parting it out.As per requests, I have added additional pictures. If you notice the driver side door panel is missing in the picture, we have the panel it just needs to be reattached.