{"id":835,"date":"2025-04-11T00:07:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T00:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/?p=835"},"modified":"2025-05-20T21:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T21:08:26","slug":"mercurys-hot-ticket-the-1964-comet-caliente","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/?p=835","title":{"rendered":"Mercury&#8217;s Hot Ticket: The 1964 Comet Caliente"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When Mercury wanted to prove its performance credentials in 1963, they didn&#8217;t just talk the talk &#8211; they sent five specially-prepared Comets to Daytona Speedway for an ambitious durability demonstration. These cars set over 100 FIA-sanctioned world records, averaging speeds above 100 mph for 40 straight days. This wasn&#8217;t just a publicity stunt; it was a statement about Mercury&#8217;s engineering prowess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1964 Comet Caliente (&#8220;Hot&#8221; in Spanish) represented Mercury&#8217;s upscale offering in their intermediate model line. The convertible version, like our featured car, provided open-air enjoyment with Mercury&#8217;s signature blend of style and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"847\" data-src=\"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/access-1964_mercury_comet_caliente_convertible_neg_c1108_42-1024x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-847 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/access-1964_mercury_comet_caliente_convertible_neg_c1108_42-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/access-1964_mercury_comet_caliente_convertible_neg_c1108_42-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/access-1964_mercury_comet_caliente_convertible_neg_c1108_42-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/access-1964_mercury_comet_caliente_convertible_neg_c1108_42.jpg 1383w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/800;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Courtesy of Ford Heritage Vault. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Featured Vehicle: According to the seller&#8217;s listing in Huron-Kinloss, Ontario, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marketplace\/item\/702107179152772\/?rdid=vJ7l501WtrpDO3AC&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1AAuAJZZyX%2F\">1964 Comet Caliente Convertible<\/a> offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Six-cylinder engine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic transmission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White exterior finish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reported 65,000 kilometers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listed at CAD $17,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" data-src=\"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1964-Mercury-Comet-Caliente-Convertible.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-838 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1964-Mercury-Comet-Caliente-Convertible.jpg 960w, https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1964-Mercury-Comet-Caliente-Convertible-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1964-Mercury-Comet-Caliente-Convertible-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1964-Mercury-Comet-Caliente-Convertible-678x509.jpg 678w, https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1964-Mercury-Comet-Caliente-Convertible-326x245.jpg 326w, https:\/\/motorcopia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1964-Mercury-Comet-Caliente-Convertible-80x60.jpg 80w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 960px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 960\/720;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Listing Notes: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The current advertisement would benefit from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Additional detailed photographs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engine and transmission specifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interior condition details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top condition and operation information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restoration history (if any)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Current Market Analysis &amp; Comparable Sales:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent Market Transactions: (All prices converted to CAD for comparison)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recent Comet Sales:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1964 Comet Caliente Hardtop: CAD $21,000 (Bring a Trailer, January 2024)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1964 Comet Convertible V8: CAD $24,500 (eBay Motors, December 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1963 Comet Custom Convertible: CAD $19,800 (Facebook Marketplace, March 2024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Comparable Period Convertibles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1964 Ford Falcon Convertible: CAD $18,500-22,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1964 Chevrolet Corvair Monza Convertible: CAD $15,000-19,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1964 Plymouth Valiant Convertible: CAD $16,000-20,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Market Position Analysis: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The asking price of CAD $17,500 appears to be within market range for a six-cylinder example, considering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Convertible body style (premium feature)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top-of-the-Line Caliente trim level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reported kilometer reading<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current collector market conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Value Factors to Consider:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Six-cylinder models typically command less than V-8 versions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convertibles generally bring 20-30% premium over hardtops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original Caliente trim adds value over base models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ontario location offers high value against low CAD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.classic.com\/widget\/BBWn2ztVRgquNgq\/\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy this video covering the epic Comet Durability Run at Daytona in late 1963:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GMx4U8F8OPc?si=7udoRpJEygeW82VE\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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