![]() ![]() Two-tone door panels are remarkably stylish for a basic car, with only the armrest showing its age after nearly 50 years of elbows resting on it. For an affordable car at this price, you wouldn't expect it to be this nice, but they spent good money re-creating a period look with comfortable black cloth and white vinyl. The jewel in this Comet's crown has to be the beautifully reupholstered interior. This is a small car that looks big, which was entirely the point. Chrome and trim are quite good, and even on the budget-oriented Comet, there's quite a bit of it, including some rather massive-looking bumpers, a simple grille that should look familiar to Ford fans, and that stainless strip that outlines the car's profile and accentuates the kick-up behind the doors. ![]() Dramatically carved sheetmetal topped by tiny fins that were the '50s last gasp give it a lot of visual interest and are actually helped by the low-key paint. This one shows straight sheetmetal thanks to a lifetime in the south, and while the code M Sultana White paint job is subtle, this one gets all its attention simply by being unusual. It offers styling cues taken from the full-sized machines sitting next to it in the showroom, but thanks to compact proportions, it was easy to drive and reasonably peppy even with its gas-sipping inline-six engine. The idea of the economy car isn't a new one, and even upscale Mercury was getting in on the act with the Comet. With a subtle color combination, a remarkably handsome interior, and a thrifty drivetrain, it's a hobby car you can enjoy without guilt. THE NATION'S TOP CONSIGNMENT DEALER OF CLASSIC AND COLLECTIBLE CARS Got a classic car to sell? We can Sell it! Call us Today! 1961 Mercury Comet Stock #1422-DFW 1961 Mercury Comet for Sale Charlotte Showroom 5400 West WT Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC 28269 Local/International: (704) 598-2130 Toll-Free: (866) 542-8392 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: Atlanta Showroom 213 Thornton Rd Lithia Springs, GA 30122 Local/International: (678) 279-1609 Toll-Free: (877) 367-1835 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: Dallas/Fort Worth Showroom 5400 Sandshell Dr Fort Worth, TX 76137 Local/International: (817) 764-8000 Toll-Free: (855) 877-2707 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM CST Sat: 9AM - 5PM CST Email: Tampa Showroom 4610 Pet Lane Lutz, FL 33559 Local/International: (813) 501-1630 Hours: Tues - Fri: 9AM - 6PM EST Sat: 9AM - 5PM EST Email: VEHICLESPECIFICATIONS ENGINE: 144 CI BODY STYLE : Sedan TRANSMISSION: 3 Speed Manual EXTERIOR COLOR: ODOMETER READING: 63721 INTERIOR COLOR : VEHICLE FEATURES & OPTIONS Defrost, Cloth Interior, Heat, Seatbelts SELLER REMARKS The Ford Falcon's more sophisticated cousin was the Mercury Comet, and this 1961 2-door sedan offers a neat alternative to the blue oval machines that were so popular in the early '60s. Either way, you will not regret adding this car to your collection! It's a clean and reliable car for some weekend cruising and head turns in it's current condition, or a great base for a full on restoration project should you choose to go that route. This is a truly rare car, you don't see many of these on the road anymore unlike other classics, so you're sure to turn heads and get compliments everywhere you go. Inside you'll find two-tone vinyl seating to compliment the exterior look and a fully functional instrument cluster. Brand new Coker white wall tires wrap the original steel wheels with chrome dog-dish hub caps. There are many new or newer parts on this car, from the full exhaust system, distributor, filters, rear bumper, and all the interior finishing. Considered a "compact" car in the early 60's, the interior is surprisingly roomy for 6 adults with the included bench seats. Powering this ride is the reliable 144 cubic inch Thrift-Power inline-6 mated to a Cruise-o-Matic 2-speed transmission for smooth and easy weekend rides. Originally conceived as the more sophisticated cousin of the Ford Falcon, this car is inspiring from any angle with cat-eye tail fins in the rear accentuating the scene stealing two-tone paint job and long rear trunk area. Up for sale is a beautiful 1961 Mercury Comet, the perfect car for cruising with the windows down.
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