In Canada, for the 1960 model year, Mercury-Meteor dealers sold a compact car called the "Frontenac". The coach company then was renamed Cotner-Bevington.
#1963 MERCURY COMET MANUAL#
(Some sources list it as producing 85 hp (63 kW) at 4200 rpm.) Transmission options were a column-shifted 3-speed manual and a 2-speed Merc-O-Matic automatic transmission (unique to the Comet, despite sharing a name with the Merc-O-Matic installed in other Mercurys).įord had purchased the name "Comet" from Comet Coach Company, a professional car manufacturer in which the term belonged to a line of funeral coaches, mainly Oldsmobiles. In 1960, the only engine available was the 144 cid Thriftpower straight six with a single-barrel Holley carburetor which produced 90 hp (67 kW) at 4200 rpm. Two trim levels were available, standard and "Custom", with the custom package including badging, additional chrome trim and all-vinyl interiors. Introduced in March 1960, initial body styles were 2-door coupes, 4-door sedans and 2- and 4-door station wagons. It was sold through Mercury dealers, but would not be branded as such for two more years. 1960–1963ĭue to the demise of Edsel, the Comet was initially released without any divisional badging, only "Comet" badges. Keys for the 19 Comets were shaped like Edsel keys, with the center bar of the "E" removed to form a "C". Certain other parts from the 1959 Edsel parts bin, including the parking lights and dashboard knobs, were used on the first-year Comet. While the short lived 1960 Edsels used elliptical shaped taillights, the lenses used on both cars differed in length and width. However, the canted elliptical taillights, first seen on the Edsel prototype, were used and carried the "E" (Edsel) part number on them. At their debut the split grille was replaced by one more in keeping with Mercury's design themes. Early Ford styling mules for the station wagon model carried the Edsel name as well. Developed concurrently with the Ford Falcon, early pre-production photographs of the sedan show a car remarkably close to the Comet that emerged, but with a split grille following the pattern established by Edsel models. It was reassigned to Mercury dealerships after the demise of the Edsel brand, where it was marketed as a standalone product for 19 as the Comet. The Comet was originally planned as an Edsel model. As a Mercury, early Comets received better grade interior trim than concurrent Falcons, and a slightly longer wheelbase. The Comet was based on the compact Ford Falcon and later the Ford Maverick. GR Auto Gallery and all its affiliates reserve the right to charge a 3% processing fee on any credit card sales of over $2,500.The Mercury Comet is an automobile produced by the Mercury division of the Ford Motor Company from 1960–19-1977 - variously as either a compact or an intermediate car. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No Warranty Expressed or Implied. Although we try to do our very best to be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make mistakes.
We also welcome third party inspections when necessary. makes every effort to represent each vehicle accurately and with integrity. To see over 80 photos of this car, including under carriage please visit our website Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and Leasing Inc. As a Mercury, early Comets received better-grade interior trim than concurrent Falcons and a slightly longer wheelbase.
The Comet was initially based on the compact Ford Falcon, then on the intermediate Ford Fairlane, and finally on the compact Ford Maverick.
The compact Comet shared a naming convention associated with the ongoing Space Race of the early 1960s with the Mercury Meteor, which was introduced as the base-trim full-size Mercury sedan.
In its first two years, it was marketed as the "Comet" and from 1962 as the "Mercury Comet". The Mercury Comet is an automobile that was produced by Mercury from 1960–19–1977 - variously as either a compact or an intermediate car. Drive this one out of our showroom or have us assist with shipping it to you anywhere in the United States! Don't hesitate to give us a call with any questions or for more information. This Mercury comes equipped with air conditioning, manual windows, a front bench seat, front seat belts, and a full-size spare. Powering this Comet is a 200ci Inline 6 paired with an automatic transmission. This freshly painted Mercury comes in a beautiful Teal exterior paint over a clean blue interior. GR Auto Gallery is pleased to present this 1963 Mercury Comet for your consideration.
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