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1961 Mercury Comet 2-Door Sedan

    The Comet was introduced in the spring of 1960. Based on the new-for-1960 Ford Falcon, and originally planned as an Edsel model, it was sold by Lincoln-Mercury dealers. Initially marketed as its own brand, Comet later became a model in the Mercury line. With its Thunderbird-like roofline and upscale appointments, the Comet was an instant sales sensation. It was available as a sedan, coupe and station wagon. Total production for 1961 was 197,263.

    Sensing that Comet had even greater potential, a sporty S-22 Coupe, patterned after Corvair's Monza, was added to the line in the spring of 1961. The S-22 package included a plush all-vinyl bucket-seat interior with center console, in a choice of five colors. Deluxe armrests, special badging, full wheel covers and the newest fad in tires, the narrow-band whitewall, were all standard. Priced at $284 more than a standard Comet coupe, the S-22 sold an impressive 14,004 units in its debut year. An 85-horsepower 144 cubic-inch six-cylinder engine was standard and an optional 101 horsepower, 170 cubic-inch six was available.

    This example has the optional '170' engine and Merc-O-Matic 2-speed automatic transmission. The current owner used it as a daily driver for many years before undertaking a full restoration in 1984.

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    1961 Mercury Comet Auction Sales

    Recent Sales of the Mercury Comet

    (Data based on Model Year 1961 sales)
    1961 Mercury Comet Sedan
    Chassis#: 1h12u842777
    Sold for USD$3,850
      2023 Mecum : Chattanooga
     
    1961 Mercury Comet
    Sold for USD$19,800
      2021 Mecum : Dallas
     
    1961 MERCURY COMET COUPE
    Sold for USD$5,775
      2018 McCormick's - # 65
     
    1961 Mercury Comet Wagon
    Sold for USD$6,000
      2014 Mecum : Seattle
     
    1961 Mercury Comet
    Chassis#: 1K22U819798
    Sold for USD$4,250
      2012 Mecum - Anaheim, CA
     

    Mercury Comets That Failed To Sell At Auction

    1961 Mercury Comet's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
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    1961 Mercury Comet 2021 Mecum : Chattanooga$9,000  

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