1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone

Description

The 1964 Mercury Comet underwent a significant redesign from the previous year's models, with a shift towards softer curves instead of aggressive squared lines. Sharing a compact unibody platform with the Ford Falcon, 1964 Comets were offered in three body styles: a two-door sedan, a four-door sedan, and a four-door station wagon. The Cyclone trim level was exclusively available as a two-door hardtop coupe for those seeking top-of-the-line performance. Engine options included a 170 cu-in inline six-cylinder engine producing 101 horsepower and a zesty new 289 cu-in V8 engine producing 210 horsepower. Buyers could choose between two manual transmissions or the automatic "Merc-o-Matic." Today, these Mercury Comets remain a delight to enthusiasts with their higher level of refinement paired with a high-performance V8. 

Highlights 

• Powered by a 289 cu-in V8 engine mated to a three-speed “Merc-o-Matic" automatic transmission 

• Finished in Polar White with a red interior and white vinyl seats 

• Factory type under dash air conditioning 

• Power front disc brakes 

• Upgraded 14 inch Mustang wheels 

• Restored in 2013 and 2014 with a complete engine rebuild 

• Body soda blasted to bare metal and refinished in Polar White 

• Accompanied by binder of recipts and photo album documenting the restoration 

• The chassis number, 4J27K513864, decodes as: 

  • 4 – 1964 model year 

  • J – Los Angeles, California assembly plant 

  • 27 – Cyclone two-door hard-top coupe 

  • K – 289 cu-in V8 with a four-barrel carburetor 

  • 513864 – Consecutive unit number 

• The trim tag decodes as the following: 

  • 63E – Two door fastback hardtop 

  • M – Polar White 

  • 05 – Red vinyl  

  • 17C – 17 March production date 

  • 53 – Oakland, California assembly plant 

  • 1 – 3.00:1 rear axle ratio 

  • 6 – Three-speed manual transmission 

• Please note that while the odometer displays just under 10,000 miles at the time of listing, the true mileage is unknown 

Features 

• Dash mounted tachometer 

• Power steering 

• AM radio 

• Center console 

• Colum mounted gear selector 

• Manual windows 

• Pivoting vent windows 

• Heater / defroster 

• Dual padded sun visors 

• Cigarette lighter 

• Chrome bumpers 

• Front bucket seats 

• Door activated dome light 

• Locking glove box 

• Dual chrome exterior side view mirrors 

Known Imperfections 

• Minor discoloration of hood paint 

• Rattle from the air conditioning blower motor when in use 

Included 

• Photo album documenting the restoration 

• Set of wheel covers 

• Restoration receipts  

Ownership History 

The current owner of this 1964 Mercury Comet Cyclone purchased the car in 2013 in California.