1971 Mercury Comet 4 Door 5.0l 70,920 Original Miles! Good Tires, Runs Good on 2040-cars
Oakboro, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:U/K
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L 302Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Mercury
Model: Comet
Trim: Base
Options: Vinly Seats, Original Interior
Drive Type: U/K
Safety Features: Seat Belts
Mileage: 70,920
Exterior Color: Pale Yellow
Interior Color: Brown
This is a 1971 Mercury Comet for sale with only 70,920 miles! This car is a four door car. It is a pale yellow color with brown interior. It has the 302 V8 5.0L. The tires are in good condition. This car has been sitting for about two years, so the paint is faded in some spots. There are sap spots on it from the surrounding trees. It runs fine, just going to need a battery. It needs some new brakes and it also needs windshield wipers. There is one dent on the front driver side of the hood where a limb fell on it during a storm, it is in the pictures (the small brown spots in that picture is the sap from the trees). A few rust spots around the bottom of the hood and bottom of the car. I'm selling this for my grandpa so if you have any questions just ask me because I'll have to get the answer from him. If any doubt, look at my feedback. Thanks!
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