just bought a '76 comet 4dr

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by newtoford, Feb 20, 2007.

  1. newtoford

    newtoford Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2006
    Messages:
    5,475
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    157
    Location:
    New Castle Delaware
    Vehicle:
    '76 Maverick, '76 Comet, 78 Monte Carlo, '85 Cutlass Supreme, '86 Regal Limited, '87 Grand Prix
    so my friend bought this car over the summer, i passed on it because i really didnt plan on driving it and didnt really have anything i could use on my mav, at least for the $300 price. I thought it be a good first car for my buddy and I could always help him fix it up. well long story short, for his sixteenth b-day last week, between all his b-day money and a little help from the parents he bought a 1990-something integra 2 dr:hmmm: so since the apartment complex was putting pressure on his parents to get rid of it because of it being not tagged and his dad not wanting that ugly thing sitting around I offered him $60 and he took it :burnout:
    so heres the specs

    1976 mercury Comet
    4 door
    grey exterior
    black LDO interior
    Factory A/C P/S P/B all working
    250 I6/ auto, has a little over 80,000 on the clock and runs strong
    has all the usuall rust, rear quarters, doors and the hood is starting but lip moulding is still there and very nice
    the lover part of the das is in 3 pc. on the floor of the back seat
    :(
    the car seems like it was taken care of its entire life, (every under hood decale is still there) but has also spent its entire life out doors and shows.
    at the very least i'll have a nice rolling resto and its always nice to have a 4dr in the fleet(all these GM 2drs in the back yard;) ). i'll try to get some pics up tomorrow when theres some sun light
     
  2. JHodges

    JHodges thumper

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2006
    Messages:
    1,902
    Likes Received:
    5
    Trophy Points:
    132
    Location:
    Dora Alabama
    Vehicle:
    1972 Maverick 351w swap, 1965 Mustang 355 glide, 1993 civic daily driver
    Sounds like a great deal for $60
     
  3. newtoford

    newtoford Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2006
    Messages:
    5,475
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    157
    Location:
    New Castle Delaware
    Vehicle:
    '76 Maverick, '76 Comet, 78 Monte Carlo, '85 Cutlass Supreme, '86 Regal Limited, '87 Grand Prix
    some people value these cars and some people dont. If your someone who thinks a acura integra is the greatest vehicle ever created what would your opinion be on a 30 year old 4dr mercury be? they had to get rid of it by tomorrow afternoon anyway if they didnt put an inspection sticker on it

    I took this pic of it on my cell last summer when he bought it, thats why its so small

    mavandcommet.jpg
     
    Last edited: Feb 20, 2007
  4. grbmaverickmo

    grbmaverickmo That Maverick Guy

    Joined:
    Oct 8, 2004
    Messages:
    1,255
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    112
    Location:
    Aquashicola, PA
    Vehicle:
    70 grabber.71 4dr v-8 stick.72 Sprint
    How come we all have to have more then 1. Nice find on the 4 dr
     
  5. newtoford

    newtoford Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2006
    Messages:
    5,475
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    157
    Location:
    New Castle Delaware
    Vehicle:
    '76 Maverick, '76 Comet, 78 Monte Carlo, '85 Cutlass Supreme, '86 Regal Limited, '87 Grand Prix
    cant have too much of a good thing :)
     
  6. stmanser

    stmanser Looking for a Maverick

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2005
    Messages:
    2,818
    Likes Received:
    7
    Trophy Points:
    112
    Location:
    Davenport, Iowa
    hahah .. $60 ... wow... thats a deal...
     
  7. MikeG747

    MikeG747 Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2005
    Messages:
    1,516
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    208
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    1973 Maverick Grabber, 347 4V w/F-1X, 1974 Maverick Grabber 302 4V, 1974 Maverick Grabber 302 2V, 1971 Maverick Grabber 302 4V.
    What a steal! You will have to change your Avatar to read
    "GM Guy with his 1st two FORD'S". :yup:
     
  8. newtoford

    newtoford Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2006
    Messages:
    5,475
    Likes Received:
    8
    Trophy Points:
    157
    Location:
    New Castle Delaware
    Vehicle:
    '76 Maverick, '76 Comet, 78 Monte Carlo, '85 Cutlass Supreme, '86 Regal Limited, '87 Grand Prix
    haha yeah i just took your advice on that one, i forgot that was there:)
    dont get me wrong im not trying to wave my GM colors around here, I have a postive attitude towards any classic american car:burnout: my first car was a old 85' olds cutlass I dumped a 350 olds v8(they are a totally diffrent block han a ch3vy 350) in to and have been collecting any old car i can get a hold of since, just so happens my mav was the first non GM and now i got a comet so hopefully she doesnt feel as lonely out there:rolleyes:
     
  9. FordMuscle53

    FordMuscle53 Imports suck

    Joined:
    May 15, 2006
    Messages:
    44
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    N.H
    Vehicle:
    76' 2dr maverick
    nice cars
     
  10. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2002
    Messages:
    15,800
    Likes Received:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    302
    Location:
    arizona city, az.
    Vehicle:
    70 mav, 71 grabber, 73 Comet, 2004 f-250 crew cab diesel, 2001 f-250, 2004 explorer, 2007 Gold Wing trike.
    sounds like a deal to me.:)
     
  11. MikeG747

    MikeG747 Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2005
    Messages:
    1,516
    Likes Received:
    58
    Trophy Points:
    208
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Arkansas
    Vehicle:
    1973 Maverick Grabber, 347 4V w/F-1X, 1974 Maverick Grabber 302 4V, 1974 Maverick Grabber 302 2V, 1971 Maverick Grabber 302 4V.
    Tony how nice is that black interior? Post some pics of it if you get a chance.(y)
     

Share This Page