how much for 65 comet?

89LXCarb · 06-07-2001, 12:44 AM

I have a chance to buy a 1965 mercury comet with a dual quad 302 a 4 speed toploader and a 9 inch rear with 411's. It is rusty, but not so much that the car is hopeless. It will need some attention, though. I know for sure that the dual holley's need rebuilt and the person who rebuilt the motor was an idiot so I'm sure the motor needs a total rebuild. He is asking $1500. I think I can get the car for $1000 or less. What do you guys think it's worth?

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4 cyl converted to V8
306 auto 512" lift cam edelbrock intake holley dp carb ported gt40 heads 373's 4 wheels discs
1/4 mile times commming soon
hoping for high 12's

Jaydee · 06-07-2001, 08:20 AM

65's are very cool and different looking cars. If you can pick it up for a grand and the body is salvagable, it sounds like a decent deal. Just remember that finding body, trim and interior parts for these can be difficult as this was a one year only body style. Most of the suspension and structural stuff however will interchange with the Falcon and those parts can be found. In the things I wish I had done department, I sold a 65 6 cyl Comet hardtop for my aunt back in 98 - a beautiful car garaged since new, 52,000 original miles, zero rust, still shiny original paint, mint interior for $3,800. I truly regret not buying the car myself and doing a small block, 4 speed swap. Live and learn!

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1965 K code coupe - numbers matching - restoration ongoing. 1987 LX notch, 5 spd, stock heads (minor porting) and intake, 65mmTB, 3.55's, ram air, pulleys, shorty's, 2.5" exhaust with cats 13.89@100.25

driggins · 06-12-2001, 08:26 AM

I know of a 63' comit with a 6cyl and they are asking 1300.00 With the 302 and top loader I think it is worth 1500.00 and any deal below would be a steal.
Good luck and if you get it show us some pic's.

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66' coupe
200 inline 6 disk brakes and Ac
65' Fastback with 351W not finished
2001 V6 laser Red Tan inside

06-07-2001, 12:44 AM	#1
89LXCarb Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA Posts: 267	how much for 65 comet? I have a chance to buy a 1965 mercury comet with a dual quad 302 a 4 speed toploader and a 9 inch rear with 411's. It is rusty, but not so much that the car is hopeless. It will need some attention, though. I know for sure that the dual holley's need rebuilt and the person who rebuilt the motor was an idiot so I'm sure the motor needs a total rebuild. He is asking $1500. I think I can get the car for $1000 or less. What do you guys think it's worth? ------------------ 4 cyl converted to V8 306 auto 512" lift cam edelbrock intake holley dp carb ported gt40 heads 373's 4 wheels discs 1/4 mile times commming soon hoping for high 12's

06-07-2001, 08:20 AM	#2
Jaydee Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Conn. Posts: 220	65's are very cool and different looking cars. If you can pick it up for a grand and the body is salvagable, it sounds like a decent deal. Just remember that finding body, trim and interior parts for these can be difficult as this was a one year only body style. Most of the suspension and structural stuff however will interchange with the Falcon and those parts can be found. In the things I wish I had done department, I sold a 65 6 cyl Comet hardtop for my aunt back in 98 - a beautiful car garaged since new, 52,000 original miles, zero rust, still shiny original paint, mint interior for $3,800. I truly regret not buying the car myself and doing a small block, 4 speed swap. Live and learn! ------------------ 1965 K code coupe - numbers matching - restoration ongoing. 1987 LX notch, 5 spd, stock heads (minor porting) and intake, 65mmTB, 3.55's, ram air, pulleys, shorty's, 2.5" exhaust with cats 13.89@100.25

06-12-2001, 08:26 AM	#3
driggins Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 33	I know of a 63' comit with a 6cyl and they are asking 1300.00 With the 302 and top loader I think it is worth 1500.00 and any deal below would be a steal. Good luck and if you get it show us some pic's. ------------------ 66' coupe 200 inline 6 disk brakes and Ac 65' Fastback with 351W not finished 2001 V6 laser Red Tan inside