Orig Paint '65 Comet '202' Post Sedan 406/6bbl/4-sp CA Black Plate Project

[scuncio]

Pretty cool - I can't believe the guy is selling it and not seeing the build through (sounds like health issues). What a great car this would be finished....and not a bad price point at $7500.

Link to 1965 406 Comet auction (http://ebay.to/3h7dO9d)

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[Too Many Projects]

Gonna take more than $7500 to bring that home. The engine alone will fetch that. Of course, the rest of the "original paint and interior" do need a bit of work to clean up.

WHY do people put R&P steering on that low ??? That car is bump steer city with the misalignment of the tie rod to control arm.


I just cut off the r&p mounts on a '54 3100 that had been converted to MII because of this very issue. I fabricated new mounts to move the rack up 1 1/4".

[scuncio]

It definitely COULD sell for $7500...no reserve auction.

[Too Many Projects]

It definitely COULD sell for $7500...no reserve auction.


Yeah, I hear ya, Tony, but it's early and we all know the REAL action is in the last 30 seconds...:cool2:


Seems it would be a steal for a Ford person at that price.

[scuncio]

Yeah, I hear ya, Tony, but it's early and we all know the REAL action is in the last 30 seconds...:cool2:


Seems it would be a steal for a Ford person at that price.

For sure...tempting even for a Chevy guy, at that price!

[Astock]

Riding with Tony on this one. A lot going on the last week of the year for a project car-odds favor the buyer. I doubt he gets a bid.

[Too Many Projects]

For sure...tempting even for a Chevy guy, at that price!


I bet a guy could separate that drive train from the train wreck of a body and sell it for a handsome profit. Gotta be people with a period correct body they would love to make into a vintage racer.


You'll have to keep this one at the top until the auction ends, or I'll forget about it. My short term memory is swirling at the bottom of the bowl...:rolleyes2:

[Too Many Projects]

Riding with Tony on this one. A lot going on the last week of the year for a project car-odds favor the buyer. I doubt he gets a bid.


Oh boy, now I have to go place a bid. https://www.yenko.net/forum/cache.php?img=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Femo ticon.activeboard.com%2F50393%3FAWSAccessKeyId%3D1 XXJBWHKN0QBQS6TGPG2%26amp%3BExpires%3D1612224000%2 6amp%3BSignature%3Dzj%252BAGuwxajdpq7hwES2uPhpEaUQ %253D https://www.yenko.net/forum/cache.php?img=https%3A%2F%2Fs3.amazonaws.com%2Femo ticon.activeboard.com%2F49792%3FAWSAccessKeyId%3D1 XXJBWHKN0QBQS6TGPG2%26amp%3BExpires%3D1612224000%2 6amp%3BSignature%3DjXJi3arxGA89N7tMq2UbqwocNpY%253 D

[chevyman0429]

I bet a guy could separate that drive train from the train wreck of a body and sell it for a handsome profit. Gotta be people with a period correct body they would love to make into a vintage racer.


You'll have to keep this one at the top until the auction ends, or I'll forget about it. My short term memory is swirling at the bottom of the bowl...:rolleyes2:

Man if my shop wasn’t full I’d be all about that body. Love the old comets and I’m a Chevy guy.

[Too Many Projects]

That era Caliente's were sharp cars. I guess my train wreck comment came from the sellers description of original paint and interior....what is left of it. The body does appear to be quite solid, just needs some ironing and patches. I prefer the '64 model, with the horizontal headlights, bright side trim and the tail lights. I guess I'm a "chrome" guy from the 60's.


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[scuncio]

Well, turns out the last auction did end without any bids. Relisted in the link below, with the same $7500 opening bid and no reserve.

Link to 1965 406 Comet auction (http://ebay.to/3o9qrTK)

[scuncio]

Relisted for $6500 in the link below. Currently looking at some storage options in CA so I can bid on this...I don't think I could get hurt at that price provided the bidding is subdued (as it has been in previous auctions).

I can't help thinking what a killer car this would be running and driving.

Link to 1965 Comet auction (http://ebay.to/3ouKgEk)

[AnthonyS]

Hah, I've got a pair of factory cast iron long headers - not sure they'd fit neatly in that chassis though... does seem like a good deal if that's your kind of thing...

[Too Many Projects]

Relisted for $6500 in the link below. Currently looking at some storage options in CA so I can bid on this...I don't think I could get hurt at that price provided the bidding is subdued (as it has been in previous auctions).

I can't help thinking what a killer car this would be running and driving.

Link to 1965 Comet auction (http://ebay.to/3ouKgEk)


May be in a rental space now. Contact the owner and see if leaving it there for a few months, until you can arrange shipping, is an option.

[scuncio]

Well, I decided against pursuing this car and now it's haunting me again, this time at $5500...arrgh

Link to 1965 Comet auction (http://ebay.to/36SfyiK)

[Too Many Projects]

STOP looking at it !!!!!
You need that cash for the Camaro...:grin: