1963 Mercury Comet Mega 160.5 Laramie

The 1963 Mercury Comet S-22 Convertible. , This car came factory equipped with a Dagenham 4 speed transmission on the floor. When most cars of this style and era came with a manual 2 speed or at best, a 3 speed on the tree, this S-22 was way ahead of its time. Keep in mind, this is not a Corvette or muscle car. As a matter of fact, true muscle cars didnt exist until the following year beginning with the Mustang & GTO. This very rare classic was ordered with an optional Dagenham 4 speed transmission. Dagenham is an English made transmission made exclusively for Ford. Ford used this transmission in only 2 models, the Meteor S-33 and this car, the Comet S-22. 1963 was the first year of the S-22 convertible. Only 5757 S-22 convertibles were made that year. The S-22 Comet was only available for four years; 1960-1964. In 1965, the S-22 was renamed the Caliente. Although the exact number of S-22 4 speeds is unknown, DMV records show only 121 remain today. How many of those were convertibles is also unknown. No matter how you look at it, this car is extremely rare and collectible. , The S-22 option package offered a few niceties including special badging on the cars exterior, the hubcaps, on the dash and steering wheel. It also included bucket seats with a center console. Other notable features to the S-22 is the stainless steel trim that runs from front to back on both side of the car, the chrome gills on the quarter panels and, the 6 rear tail lights (3 on each side) as opposed to 4 rear tail lights. In addition to the factory 4 speed transmission, this S-22 has the optional 170ci engine pushing 105hp. The engine is the original matching numbers engine that came with the car. , The condition of this car is incredible. We believe that this car has to be one of the best S-22 convertibles in existence. The exterior is immaculate. The factory Carnival Red paint shines beautifully over a completely rust and dent free body. All body panels are straight. The chrome and trim also shine like new. The entire body has a crisp clean look throughout. The white power top cant be more than a few years old an operates flawlessly. it will go up & down in les than 12 seconds, fits tight with no wrinkling at all. it easily locks into place without a problem. The boot is also in great shape. It goes on and off easily and has no tears or runs. (We did not put the boot on for these photos as Winter has set in here in NY which makes it impossible to stretch the leather boot properly. , The interior is completely original and in excellent condition. All trim shines bright & has a crisp clean appearance. All gauges and features work properly including the AM radio. Although seat belts were not required in 1963 and are not required in a classic car today, rear seat belts have been added for the kids.. The seats are in excellent condition. The drivers side front seat has a small break to the trim on the very bottom of the seating area which is shown in the photos. It can not open or spread any further and does not need repair. To retain originality, we suggest leaving it as is. There are no other blemishes, cracks or tears to the seating at all. The engine is nicely detailed and runs perfectly. You can barely hear it running. Starts immediately, stops perfectly, drives straight without pulling and needs nothing at all. Tires are almost new. , This car is suitable for long or short drives, any day or every day. The straight 6 cylinder engine offers great gas mileage and the straight six is virtually indestructible. Your gonna love this thing! Dont miss this opportunity to own a very special, rarely seen classic that can be enjoyed safely on the road and at the same time preserved as a true investment quality classic that will undoubtedly increase in value year after year. , There are many photos from every possible angle and area of this car including top up & top down. Take your time to enjoy and fully appreciate the