1974 Mercury Comet

Description

This 1974 Mercury Comet has a true classic style everywhere you look. And there are a few nice extra comforts added to the interior. It all makes for a rolling time machine that is presented with an all-day cruising kind of appeal.

The Comet brought a real sense of style to the small Mercury cars. The profile mixes a fastback look and even some Coke-bottle curves. The front end has a long overhang and the rear integrated a small spoiler. And what's particularly attractive is that this one has a presentation that really fits its time. The factory-correct dark yellow-green paint has an earth-tone look that represents the 1970s well. And those safety mandated bumpers have so much energy absorption that they could likely bounce off a brick wall. So while the value price leaves room in your budget to make upgrades and add personalization, there's an aged-in kind of cool that some of us already really love.

The sea of green continues inside. It really turns back the clock with plenty of well-presented vintage details, including the wood-like trim and the two wide bench seats with a button-top presentation. But because this Comet wants to still be a good cruiser for modern times, you can spot some worthwhile investments. The radio is now an AM/FM/CD player with aux input to give you the best in modern driving music. And there's an A/C system running modern R134a refrigerant (it will need servicing and/or a recharge to blow cold again.)

This Comet sits on a classic Ford rear-wheel-drive layout, and so we bet there are plenty of you dreaming about creating a sleeper by easily dropping in a powerful V8. But first, you should appreciate what's already in place. The engine bay keeps the very stock and honest style going on in this classic. The correct 250 cubic-inch inline-six is a peppy motor (remember that it's not too far off the Mustang's famous 289 V8.) And the smooth-running nature combined with the strong-running feeling of this maintained car makes for quite an easy cruiser. Plus, you have a three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and front disc brakes for a quality driver.

This Comet has a classic style and a terrific cruiser feeling. That makes for a fun kind of classic that's offered for a value price. Call today!!!