Mercury Comet - Revision history

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	See the [[Ford Maverick]] entry for more information about the 1971-1977 Mercury Comet.		See the [[Ford Maverick]] entry for more information about the 1971-1977 Mercury Comet.

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	===1961===		===1961===
	In response to complaints about the low performance of the 144 engine, a 170ci 101hp six was released in 1961, with an optional 4-speed manual.<br>		In response to complaints about the low performance of the 144 engine, a 170ci 101hp six was released in 1961, with an optional 4-speed manual.<br>
	Optional S-22 package released. While billed as a "sport" package, it shared the same mechanicals as regular Comets with the only changes being S-22 badging, bucket seats, extra rear seat foam padding, emblems on seats, and a center console.		Optional S-22 package released. While billed as a "sport" package, it shared the same mechanicals as regular Comets with the only changes being S-22 badging, bucket seats, extra rear seat foam padding, emblems on seats, more color choices, factory undercoating, and a center console. The S-22 package cost just over $200 and only 14,004 of the 197,263 Comets produced in 1961 were made with the S-22 package.

	===1962===		===1962===

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	===1961===		===1961===
	In response to complaints about the low performance of the 144 engine, a 170ci 101hp six was released in 1961, with an optional 4-speed manual.<br>		In response to complaints about the low performance of the 144 engine, a 170ci 101hp six was released in 1961, with an optional 4-speed manual.<br>
	Optional S-22 package released. While billed as a "sport" package, it shared the same mechanicals as regular Comets with the only changes being S-22 badging, bucket seats and a center console.		Optional S-22 package released. While billed as a "sport" package, it shared the same mechanicals as regular Comets with the only changes being S-22 badging, bucket seats, extra rear seat foam padding, emblems on seats, and a center console.

	===1962===		===1962===

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Relationship to the Edsel

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	== Relationship to the Edsel ==		== Relationship to the Edsel ==

	Originally planned as an [[Edsel]] model, the Comet was not officially a Mercury until 1962, and was simply marketed in 1960 and 1961 as the ''Comet''.		Originally planned as an [[Edsel]] model, the Comet was not officially a [[Mercury]] until 1962, and was simply marketed in 1960 and 1961 as the ''Comet''.

	[[Image:60 Edsel Comet.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Prototype of the proposed 1960 Edsel Comet. Following the Edsel's termination in the fall of 1959, the car received a new grille design before its March 1960 introduction.]]		[[Image:60 Edsel Comet.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Prototype of the proposed 1960 Edsel Comet. Following the Edsel's termination in the fall of 1959, the car received a new grille design before its March 1960 introduction.]]

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	[[Image:60 Comet.jpg\|thumb\|~~250px~~\|1960 promotional art used in Comet advertising]]		[[Image:60 Comet.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|1960 promotional art used in Comet advertising]]

	The '''Mercury Comet''' was an automobile produced by the [[Mercury]] division of the [[Ford Motor Company]] between 1960 and 1977. Changes in its design and marketing strategy resulted in the Comet being classified as either a compact or an intermediate-sized car during the seventeen years that the Comet name was used.		The '''Mercury Comet''' was an automobile produced by the [[Mercury]] division of the [[Ford Motor Company]] between 1960 and 1977. Changes in its design and marketing strategy resulted in the Comet being classified as either a compact or an intermediate-sized car during the seventeen years that the Comet name was used.

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1971-1977

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	For 1971, the Comet name was revived as Mercury's version of the [[Ford Maverick]] compact with a different grille, taillights, and hood. The Comet had three models: coupe (1971-1977), "muscle car" GT coupe (1971-1975), and a four-door sedan (1971-1977). This version was available through the 1977 model year, and was then discontinued to make room for the new [[Mercury Zephyr]].		For 1971, the Comet name was revived as Mercury's version of the [[Ford Maverick]] compact with a different grille, taillights, and hood. The Comet had three models: coupe (1971-1977), "muscle car" GT coupe (1971-1975), and a four-door sedan (1971-1977). This version was available through the 1977 model year, and was then discontinued to make room for the new [[Mercury Zephyr]].

			See the [[Ford Maverick]] entry for more information about the 1971-1977 Mercury Comet.

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1966-1969

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	==1966-1969==		==1966-1969==

	From 1966 to 1969, it was based on the [[Ford Fairlane]] intermediate, although the Comet received distinct outer body panels. A '''Cyclone GT''' convertible was the [[pace car]] for the 1966 [[Indianapolis 500]]		From 1966 to 1969, it was based on the [[Ford Fairlane]] intermediate, although the Comet received distinct outer body panels. A '''Cyclone GT''' convertible was the pace car for the 1966 [[Indianapolis 500]]

	For 1968 and 1969, the Comet name was eclipsed by the new [[Mercury Montego]], a variant of the also-new [[Ford Torino]], replacing the Ford Fairlane. The Comet name was then relegated to low-line models.		For 1968 and 1969, the Comet name was eclipsed by the new [[Mercury Montego]], a variant of the also-new [[Ford Torino]], replacing the Ford Fairlane. The Comet name was then relegated to low-line models.

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	For 1971, the Comet name was revived as Mercury's version of the [[Ford Maverick]] compact with a different grille, taillights, and hood. The Comet had three models: coupe (1971-1977), "muscle car" GT coupe (1971-1975), and a four-door sedan (1971-1977). This version was available through the 1977 model year, and was then discontinued to make room for the new [[Mercury Zephyr]].		For 1971, the Comet name was revived as Mercury's version of the [[Ford Maverick]] compact with a different grille, taillights, and hood. The Comet had three models: coupe (1971-1977), "muscle car" GT coupe (1971-1975), and a four-door sedan (1971-1977). This version was available through the 1977 model year, and was then discontinued to make room for the new [[Mercury Zephyr]].

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	[[Category:Mercury Vehicles]]		[[Category:Mercury Vehicles]]