1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Pro Touring

Description

This could be the most exciting, high-quality, Pro-Touring build on a Mercury we have ever seen. Starting with a solid original 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente, this build is a one-of-a-kind creation that is simply stunning. Under the custom hood that features hood scoops from a 1973 Dodge Challenger, is a tricked-out big block 572 Chevrolet Performance Products engine, aluminum heads and intake.

Built for show as much as go, the engine bay is highly detailed with glossy black paint and full of polished, chromed and billet accessories as well as a Wizard Cooling radiator and long-tube headers. Power to the rear wheels is shifted through a 5-speed manual transmission with a Hurst shifter, scatter-shield bell-housing and drive shaft loop. The rear Martz suspension system features a heavy-duty 3:50 posi-traction Ford 9-inch differential with a 4-link, coil overs and a Panhard bar. Front suspension is a Martz Mustang ll-style power assisted rack & pinon. Additionally, this Comet Caliente has a fully boxed 2x3 frame with frame connectors and a custom gas tank. Stopping power is provided by Wilwood discs on all four corners with a Hydroboost power brake system.

Full rotisserie, show quality build

572 Big Block Chevrolet Performance Products engine

Aluminum heads and intake

5-Speed manual transmission

9-inch Ford rear differential

Martz rack & pinon front suspension system

4-link rear suspension

4-wheel wilwood disc brakes

Foose wheels

Bucket seats

Custom console

Deep, mirror-gloss black paint

Highly detailed inside and out

Binder with photos of build

The aggressive stance on this Mercury Comet is enhanced by a set of staggered chrome Foose wheels, 17 inches in front and 18 inches in the rear wrapped with Hankook radials. Another custom touch are the shaved door handles with remote openers. The custom interior is beautifully and tastefully done in a retro style with 1968 Torino seats, custom-made console, an Ididit tilt steering column, and a restored stock gauge cluster fitted with Classic Instruments gauges. This comprehensive, rotisserie, no cost spared, show quality restoration, with its deep-gloss black paint is truly exceptional see and truly a trill to drive.