1965 Mercury Comet Caliente 'a' Code Factory 4 Barrel Merc-o-matic on 2040-cars

Considered by most Mercury enthusiasts as the best looking Merc ever made, certainly the best looking Comet, up for sale is a 65 caliente A code, 3 speed merc-o-matic. Original engine, completely rebuilt, top to bottom. Less than 5k miles, built back to factory spec with edelbrock performer intake and holley carb. This car starts right up every time and hauls ass. Dual exhaust with old school cherry bomb mufflers. Transmission and rearend are rebuilt as well. Brand new parts- starter, solenoid, battery, fuel sending unit, brakes, cooper cobra radial tires with about 1500 miles on them and KYB gas-adjust shocks. Professionally installed SSBC front disc brake conversion. Perfect straight bumpers rechromed. All trim is there and in very good condition. Has the rare optional tinted windshield and ultra rare day/night rearview mirror.  Interior redone in 70s style with metallic crushed velvet, red w/ silver trim. Needs dash pad (on ebay for 170 bucks) and driver/passenger armrests ( lost when we moved, if I find them theyre yours) All gauges work properly, Stewart-warner water temp and oil pressure under dash with Sunpro monster tach. Headliner is perfect, no rips or tears, dome light needs chrome ring. Has front air dam and electric backup fan for extra cooling in traffic on hot summer days though ive never had to use it, car runs nice and cool.  Paint has a few chips and minor scratches but very nice overall. Headlights, taillights, turn signals and wipers work great. Horns are there but not hooked up. Missing side view mirror. Passenger front turn signal has minor damage but I have a straight one that goes with car.   

What separates this car from the large majority of comets on ebay is the provenance. I am the third owner of this fine automobile, Mr. M bought this car new at Dothan Lincoln Mercury on Jan 22 1965, he lived in Chattahoochee, Fl. Only drove it 13k when in July of 66 he traded it back in at same dealership where Mr. B from Malvern, Al. promptly purchased it a week later and owned for the next 40 plus years. Then it became mine. Original owners manual with this documentation is included with car. Clear title in my name, no games.  I will assist with shipping any way I can and I recommend U-ship.

Straight and solid as any Alabama car would be. All original glass in great shape. Hood and doors shut easy and tight. Deck lid needs minor adjustment as most 65 comets do. Under the hood is super clean and neat. Dash pad is there and has been recovered but is decent, I drive this car 4-5 times a week and its always a pleasure, sounds and runs great. Original radio, not hooked up. Heat and fan works great. Quarters are straight and solid- Original floorboards, car is solid underneath. Trunk is clean and solid as well, Gas tank was cleaned when sending unit was installed.

Im only selling this car because im concentrating my efforts on my 65 cyclone.

Good luck, happy bidding and god bless America.