1963 Mercury Comet S22 Convertible on 2040-cars

Year:1963 Mileage:135000

Location:

Mundelein, Illinois, United States

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Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:260 V8
For Sale By:Private Seller

VIN: #H18F564812 |
Year: 1963
Drive Type: 4 speed manual
Make: Mercury
Mileage: 135,000
Model: Comet
Trim: S22
Options: Convertible

Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ...

This car has been in our family since the late 70's. Was purchased by my uncle in 1979 and was refurbished in 1980. When purchased in 1979, the odometer read 18k...now it's 35k. The assumption has always been that the odometer has rolled once. I spoke to my uncle just today and he said the original color was a slightly darker blue than the pale blue it is now.

First owner was a Navy man who sold it in 1964 to the guy my uncle bought it from in Hawthorn Woods IL. After my Uncle, my Dad owned it for a few years and then gave it to me as a college graduation gift. Which I subsequently sold it to my college roommate to pay off college debts in the early 90's. I bought it back in 2006 and between kids baseball/softball, golf and a boat, the Comet just doesn't get enough love anymore. It has spent most of the last 30+ years in storage, except for trips uptown to the local car shows or to the post office. Maybe a trip to the golf course when it's lucky.

It's a great car with cool 1960's lines that turns heads wherever it goes. The 260 V8 was rebuilt in 2004 and has maybe 2000 miles on it, but sadly, a life of storage in the midwest hasn't exactly been kind to the floors. She's got some rust that needs attention but is ready for a little TLC and a new home. Mercury made lots of Comets in 1963...but a relative handful of convertible S22's, and even fewer with a 4 speed & V8.

Feel free to contact me to discuss it's history and current condition. I'm happy to answer any and all questions.

Thanks for looking!

Mercury Comet for Sale

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