May 13th, 2002
Nearly-forgotten compacts of the ’60s, the 1964-67 Mercury Comet Caliente hardtops and convertibles qualify as sleepers. With distinctive, upgraded trim combined with a proven, economical six-cylinder or V-8 drive train derived from the popular Ford Falcon, these were the high-end Comets and sold in modest numbers, making them quite a rare sight today. In a recent Hemmings a 1965 Caliente hardtop with a 289 V-8 and a “rust-free body” but needing restoration was offered for $1,600.
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