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72k Original Miles: 1967 Mercury Caliente

Some classics tick so many of the right boxes that it becomes challenging to identify their greatest attribute. That appears true of this 1967 Mercury Caliente. This gem presents superbly, has a V8 under the hood, and has only… more»

Daily Driver Potential? 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente

During the 1960s, the Mercury Comet wore several hats. First it was a compact, then it was a mid-size, and later revived again as a compact. This 1965 edition is the fancier Caliente model, but it has the dreaded… more»

390/4-Speed: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible

Since its inception, the Mercury Comet had been considered compact in size, with the early examples often thought of as a corporate cousin of the Ford Falcon.  However, with the introduction of the redesigned 1966 model, the designation went… more»

74k Mile 1967 Mercury Caliente Convertible

This 1967 Mercury Caliente Convertible is a stunning survivor. It has a genuine 74,000 miles on its odometer and is said to have led a sheltered existence in a dry climate. It appears to need nothing, making it ideal… more»

K-Code Drop-Top: 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente

In 1964, the Caliente was the top-of-the-line Mercury Comet (except for the Cyclone performance model). As a convertible, only about 9,000 copies were built that year, so the number that may survive today likely doesn’t number more than a… more»

K-Code 289 V8: 1964 Mercury Caliente

When the Comet debuted in 1960, it was a standalone brand. It had intended to be an Edsel model, but that division disappeared from the scene almost as quickly as it came on. Beginning in 1961, the Comet became… more»

Cheap Drop-Top: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente

Beginning in 1966, the Comet would lose some of its compact car heritage. It would become a mid-size automobile using the same chassis as the Ford Fairlane – which had a Falcon chassis stretched to accommodate a longer wheelbase…. more»

Drop-Top 390 V8 Project: 1966 Mercury Comet Caliente

From 1960-65, the Comet was Mercury’s compact car offering and lived in the shadows of the Ford Falcon, which sold in much greater numbers. For 1966, Mercury would go in a different direction and promote the Comet to intermediate… more»

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