1965 Mercury Comet Caliente Four-Door Sedan

Description

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The 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente is a prime example of mid-1960s American automotive design, blending sleek styling with performance in a compact yet impactful package. Positioned as a sportier, more refined version of the Comet lineup, the Caliente offered a bold look with sharp lines, sculpted bodywork, and distinctive badging that set it apart from its peers. Beneath the stylish exterior, it offered a range of engine options, including the powerful 289 cubic-inch V8, providing a balance of daily drivability and exciting performance for enthusiasts.

Inside, the Comet Caliente featured a comfortable and well-appointed cabin, with an emphasis on driver experience. Its combination of style, power, and practicality made it a popular choice among those who wanted a car that could deliver both on the road and in terms of visual appeal. Today, the 1965 Mercury Comet Caliente remains a cherished classic, admired for its place in the history of American muscle cars and its blend of elegance and performance.

Highlights

• Blue Ice exterior paint over Blue solar cloth and vinyl upholstery

• 289 cu-in V8 with three-speed automatic transmission

• Aftermarket Pioneer radio

• The chassis number (5J22C517623) decodes as:

  • 5 -1965

  • J - Los Angeles, CA

  • 22 -Comet Caliente 4 Door Sedan

  • C - 8-Cylinder 289 Cubic Inch - 2V

  • 517623 -Sequential Unit Number

• The trim tag decodes as the following:

  • 54D - 4-Door Sedan (Bench)

  • YM – Blue Ice

  • 52 - Medium Blue and Light Blue Mystique Cloth and Vinyl

  • 11F – 11 June Production Date

  • 51 – Denver District Code

  • 1 - 3.00:1 rear axle ratio

  • 6 - Three-speed automatic transmission

Features

• Service in 2022 included:

  • Exterior repaint

  • Transmission flush

  • Reupholstered interior along with door panels

  • Replaced valve stem oil seals

• Edelbrock air cleaner

• Locking glove box

• Single chrome exterior side view mirror

Known Imperfections

• Cracked steering wheel

• Forward section of headliner is starting to unravel

• Steering column cover needs to be installed

• Gauge cluster cover needs to be installed

• Shift linkage on the floor needs to be relocated to the steering column

Included

• Miscellaneous items

• Pair of door speakers

• Dome light cover

• Extra front driver’s side window

Ownership History

The consignor has owned this Comet for 4 years and had the vehicle serviced in 2022. That service included new paint and upholstery.