Introduced in 1960, the Mercury Comet was moved up to the intermedia category in 1966 to compete with the Chevrolet Chevelle, Pontiac Tempest, and the rest. Continue reading
All Grown Up: The 1966 Mercury Comet
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Identity Crisis: Ford Introduces the 1960 Comet
Born as an Edsel, the Ford Motor Company’s Comet compact was first marketed as a stand-alone brand for two years before it ultimately joined the Mercury lineup. Continue reading
Funny Car Pioneer: Jack Chrisman’s Comet
The funny car, drag racing’s wild child, didn’t originate with any single car or driver. But one of the key racers to bring the movement to life was Jack Chrisman with his ’64/’65 Mercury Comet. Continue reading
Triumph at Daytona: The 1964 Comet 100,000-Mile Durability Run
This slick 1964 film from Ford Motor Company tells the story of the legendary Mercury Comet 100,000-mile record run at Daytona. We weren’t there to see the spectacle, unfortunately, but here’s the next best thing. Continue reading