peeam Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 My first 'classic'- after a lot of on-line hunting, checking cars with private owners all over the state and dealer lot scavenging, I found this one via Craigs list not far from where I live. It is a 2 speed automatic.The exterior and interior are in great condition. I just got new tires and seat belts added. Good for a weekend drive. A bit slow to to get to cruise but once there, rides smoothly. Hopefully, a bit more tweaking of the carburetor will do the trick. PeeAm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1lark Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) Nice looking car! What engine does it have? Edited July 29, 2015 by r1lark (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peeam Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Nice looing car! What engine does it have? It is a 6-cyl. 170cid/101hp engine. I had never driven a comet before, so the slow movement from standing surprised me with the V6 engine. Reading what is available on the net, this V6 engine was not known to be sprightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick380185 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Isn't it a straight 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dictator27 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 That would be an in line 6, not a V6. The 170 was not the smallest 6 that Ford made then. That honour went to the 144 ci engine. A small engine coupled to a transmission with just two speeds equals a car which is definifely not a stop light dragster. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarredKnightfan Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) Wow .... that's awesome ... love that color scheme. WELCOME! Cort www.oldcarsstronghearts.com1979 & 1989 Caprice Classics | pigValve, paceMaker, cowValve"Live right now" __ Jimmy Eat World __ 'The Middle' Edited July 29, 2015 by ScarredKnightfan (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest exbcmc Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) My neighbor growing up had a Comet like that, a sky blue color, but a 2 dr. Her son's beat that poor thing and it took it.... Edited August 16, 2015 by exbcmc (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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