Some classics are almost too stunning for words. Take this 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Convertible, for example. From its sparkling paint to its spotless interior, it makes a positive first impression. It continues below the surface, having covered a… more»
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4.6-liter V8 Power! 1975 Mercury Comet Restomod
Seeing a restored classic or one that’s been turned into a sleek Restomod has a way of bringing back nostalgic recollections from my younger days, and they’re nearly always good memories. It’s often a case where the car is… more»
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V8 Swap Potential: 1972 Mercury Comet
Every now and then, a simple, honest project car pops up that feels like a blank canvas, and this 1972 Mercury Comet listed on craigslist out of Jackson, California might fit that description. Priced at $3,995, it’s being presented… more»
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Cheap Wheels Running Project: 1961 Comet
The Comet compact was originally intended to be an Edsel product, so Mercury took the car under its wing when Edsel went “sneakers up.” The 1960 and 1961 Comets had no parental badging but officially became a Mercury in… more»
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4-Door “Sleeper”: 1974 Mercury Comet 302 V8
Introduced five years to the day after the Ford Mustang, the Maverick was another sales hit for FOMOCO. It was a simple, cheap car designed to replace the aged Falcon. Because sales were so brisk, Mercury lobbied for and… more»
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DIY V8 Included! 1975 Mercury Comet
The 1970s Mercury Comet was a rebadged Ford Maverick. The latter car sold so well that the Lincoln-Mercury arm of FOMOCO wanted its own version to peddle. So, it arrived in 1971 with a different front clip and taillights,… more»
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Gold Paint 289 V8: 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone
The Cyclone was introduced in 1964 as the performance arm of the Mercury Comet. It was the equivalent of the Ford Falcon Sprint, and both quickly came into competition with the new Mustang, getting their doors blown off in… more»
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41k-Mile Survivor? 1975 Mercury Comet
Ford launched the Maverick compact in 1970, and it would go on to be the company’s biggest sales hit since the 1965 Mustang. It was a simple car whose construction was similar to that “pony car” and the Falcon…. more»
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V8-Equipped: 1972 Mercury Comet
There are some vehicles from the 1970s that tick the boxes for me when it comes to the subject of their styling. The 1972 Mercury Comet/Ford Maverick cousins fall into that category, especially in two-door form. This Comet is… more»
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Draggin’ Wagon? 1964 Mercury Villager K-Code
Well, here’s an unusual find, a 1964 Mercury Comet Villager station wagon that was associated with the defunct “Midway Dragway” in Grand Junction, Colorado. It’s an innocuous-looking station wagon in “Villager” trim, evidenced by its faux wood paneling. So,… more»
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4-Speed Equipped: 1963 Mercury Comet S-22
Continuing on with that space age theme (yesterday’s 1963 Mercury Meteor), today’s find, courtesy of Curvette, is a 1963 Mercury Comet convertible outfitted in “sporty” S-22 trim. The seller claims this one is stock and original, and it surely… more»
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Survivor-Quality V8: 1972 Mercury Comet
Much like the first Mercury Comet was an offshoot of the compact Ford Falcon, so was the latter Comet to the Ford Maverick. The Maverick enjoyed Mustang-like popularity in 1969-70, so the Comet would quickly follow in 1971. And… more»
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Cool Older Restoration: 1969 Mercury Comet
Here’s a first on BF, a 1969 Mercury Comet. I’ll admit that I haven’t given what’s usually considered an economy compact car with a cool name a whole lot of thought, and was probably unaware (clueless?) that the space… more»
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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»
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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»
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43K Actual Miles? 1975 Mercury Comet
Don’t let the listing title fool you, this is a 1975 Mercury Comet – not a Ford Maverick. And therein lies some of Mercury’s late-life marketing dilemma – more on that to follow. This tip came to us from… more»
