1964 Mercury Comet Gasser Supercharged Street Car
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Mercury |
Model: | Comet |
Type: | Coupe |
Trim: | Gasser |
Year: | 1964 |
Mileage: | 1 |
VIN: | 4J01T522037 |
Color: | Gold |
Engine: | 302 |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Tan |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Florence, Alabama, United States |
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Description of 1964 Mercury Comet Gasser |
STREET LEGAL........1964 Mercury Comet Straight Axle AFX California Gasser Built to be a Street Drag car from the early to mid-60’s. From the stance, wheel combination, windows, bumpers, suspension, interior, it is all to reflect the time when drag racing took off. When manufactures were building altered factory-experimental (A/FX) cars and the “match bash” gassers. All before funny cars came around in the late 60’s. This is the car that starts conversations with the “old timers”. Built 302 30 over, full roller setup, double valves spring, B&M supercharger w/ 13PSI pulley setup. Just rebuilt. Built C4 High stall converter. 3300 New Firestones up front Steelies in the back, American Racing up front 9" rearend w/ 4:11 Posi With Disc Breaks Traction bar setup Speedway straight axle setup w/ 90/10 shocks; Disk Breaks Interior just redone, Zenith gold paint just done. Holley 130 GPH pump Rear fenders stretched 2" front axle about 4" forward New starter and fuel pump The paint isn't perfect but a good driver. Drives straight and stops nice and straight. Exterior/Body 2 door post Mercury Comet (California Car) painted semi-metallic Zenith gold (House of Kolor). Fiberglass teardrop hood w/ rear vents and fiberglass front fenders. Rear wheel wells opened 2” to fit 28” slicks. Orange plexiglass side windows for lighter weight and authenticity of the 60’s. Stock rear bumper. Ford Falcon front bumper with holes drilled for weight. Original trim holes are filled in the body. No rust or rot in doors or fenders. Engine/Powertrain 302 small block Ford with a medium build (30 over) for horsepower and durability. Aggressive idle camshaft, roller rockers, high clearance aluminum valve covers, valves, double springs, pistons, head bolts, high rise aluminum intake manifold, carburetor collection box with two(2) 4 barrel carbs (600 cfm). Collection box leads to a supercharger with modern blow off valve boosting 10-12PSI. Large capacity oil pan and PCV evacuation system for increased power. MSD ignition, MSD Billet Distributor, MSD coil for improved combustion performance. Cooled with a new 3 core radiator and dual electric fans (hooked to manual switch) w/ shroud. Transmission is Ford C4 automatic 3 speed. Light performance build with servos and shift kit. High stall torque converter. High Flow Holley Blue fuel pump connected with a manual switch. Standard style headers with 2 ½” diameter exhaust. Muffles ending at the rear axle. Suspension & Wheels Rear suspension is a narrowed 9” Ford rear on leaf springs with traction bars. Factory disk brakes. 4.11 gears with a standard 3rd member to make easier to drive. 15” steely rims in the rear with 7” wide by 28” diameter Hurst recap cheater slick (about 3/8” of slick depth left). Commonsetup used in the 60’s Front suspension is on a Speedway straight axle with 2” drop and parallel leaf springs and disk brakes. Adjustable 90/10 shocks absorbers. 15” American Racing mag style aluminum rims with Firestone tires pie cut tires.Front end axle is altered forward 4”. Interior Interior is all gold/tan/brown colored: Driver and passenger bucket seats with vinyl covering; rear seats are deleted. 2-point lap seat belts. Nostalgic style roll bar with padding and vintage fire extinguisher. Beautiful factory style headline. Interior floor is sound and heat insulated for comfort. Includes passenger and driver floor mats. 15” diameter 3 spoke steering wheel. Moon styled gas pedal Gauges: Auto Meter Engine oil pressure, fuel level, water temperature, volts, and boost. Additional nostalgic Dixco half-sweep tachometer. B&M gear selector/shifter (P-R-N-D-H-L) with a clear metallic filled shift knob. Additional: Battery is located in the trunk with external cut-off switch located above the rear bumper. Stock gas tank Stock appearing interior with performance retrofits for the 60’s AFX look. Front end is about 6” higher than the rear for weight transfer Original radio works but not hooked up Windshield wipers work, no wipers arms installed High beam, low beam, gauge lights, tail lights, and brake lights all work. HP estimates are 400-500+hp Call with any question, photos or video. 256 335 9415 Car is Located in Florence AL 35634. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVmWSRb6PqU&t=4s Buyer is responsible for all shipping cost. Seller will assist in coordination of getting the car shipped. Buyer must pay for car in full within 48 hrs after end of auction. This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. |