1960 Mercury Comet

1960 Comet Details Mercury introduced the Comet in 1960. Mercury executives were afraid the Comet was not up to their ‘Luxury Car’ standards so they demanded the Mercury Badge NOT be on the vehicle. Two years later, over 2 Million Comets were sold and Mercury executives demanded the Mercury badge be on the 1963 model! 144 cid Thriftpower straight 6 Single barrel Holley carb gets around 30 mph (owner’s manual states 32 mph!) All original exterior and interior Trunk is immaculate and still has original vinyl plaid liner! Tires are in great shape and are unique to Comets of this era. Today, this size is usually a trailer tire. These have an authentic rubber design from 60’s Fuel System has new fuel tank, lines and pump Coolant system has new; Radiator, Overflow reservoir, water pump, thermostat and housing, main hoses, high temp heater core lines, heater core Fresh tune up with new; Plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor Recent oil change with new filter and new air filter