Might be just me but it looks like it’s unique enough to be worth saving . Being a GT is a bonus with a factory rear spoiler.
How is it for rust?

Last edited by Rudi (5/29/2024 8:36 PM)

If that is a real Mercury Comet GT, you actually have a real gem find there.  There are people and clubs dedicated to those cars.   Might want to Google it you will see it has way too much value to be a donor.   You can probably sell it for more than enough to fund your Mustang needs.

Looking up VIN information. This is what it is actually a 1974 Comet. 302 engine 2V, C4 transmission, 2.79:1 rear axle. Metallic Ginger Paint (what the what?) and Tan interior.

I don't believe any of this is what is on the car now. Looking at market for good 1974 Comets, they don't go for much. 

I don't know what transmission is in the car. Engine is probably not original. I need to find it's numbers and see what it is. No idea about the rear axle either. 

Not sure if this car is worth anything other than a parts car. In the USAF we would call it a hanger queen. 
 

Mochaman wrote:

Looking up VIN information. This is what it is actually a 1974 Comet. 302 engine 2V, C4 transmission, 2.79:1 rear axle. Metallic Ginger Paint (what the what?) and Tan interior.

I don't believe any of this is what is on the car now. Looking at market for good 1974 Comets, they don't go for much. 

I don't know what transmission is in the car. Engine is probably not original. I need to find it's numbers and see what it is. No idea about the rear axle either. 

Not sure if this car is worth anything other than a parts car. In the USAF we would call it a hanger queen. 
 

Ultimately your decision, but if the car is clean (rust free, I get that the cosmetics aren't spectacular) I think it would be a real shame to essentially destroy the car for parts easily acquired elsewhere at reasonable prices.  No, its not a Mustang, no its not rare, and no its not terribly valuable, but I don't kill old cars; I bring them back.  If it was a rust bucket, not worth fixing that would be one thing.  To me, this isn't a parts car.  A parts car is something that either can't be brought back, or would be WAY too expensive to bring back.  This looks like a decent running/driving car some kid could buy for their first project instead of some clapped out Honda with a fart muffler.  We've often lamented the lack of new blood on our forum, in the hobby, etc.  New blood can't yet afford a $20-$50k car as a first vehicle/project.  At some point we either bring new blood into the hobby or we keep it out, in part by our actions.  IMO there are plenty of Ford Exploders in junkyads that have a solid 5.0 roller engine, and the other parts are also easily acquired in similar fashion. 
 

TKOPerformance, I truly hear you. Trunk area is rusted through, Bondo everywhere and cracking on the roof. Rear quarters have rust holes. Doors are starting to rust bubble. It rained yesterday and the driver floor had water so possibly a leaking cowl. I will gladly donate the body to whatever person wants it. I bought it for the drivetrain.
I originally said. "Looks great at 30 feet, heck even 20 feet. Then..... not so much."

TKOPerformance wrote:

Mochaman wrote:

TKOPerformance, I truly hear you. Trunk area is rusted through, Bondo everywhere and cracking on the roof. Rear quarters have rust holes. Doors are starting to rust bubble. It rained yesterday and the driver floor had water so possibly a leaking cowl. I will gladly donate the body to whatever person wants it. I bought it for the drivetrain.
I originally said. "Looks great at 30 feet, heck even 20 feet. Then..... not so much."

Yeah, that's a different situation.  But, let me offer an alternative that could also help finance your project.  Part it out.  I had a '74 Nova SS in college, and ended up doing that.  I made WAY more money than I had in the car.  You'd be surprised what people will pay for good original parts (especially for cars where there isn't much aftermarket support).  I got $55 for a busted grille out of that car over 20 years ago (eBay sale, listed correctly showing all flaws).  It takes a bit of work, but it makes money AND even if the car isn't here anymore the parts keep others on the road and looking good. 
 

X-2 you're retired with a LOTTA time on your hands ! Part it out for extra $$$
SHUCKX...that spoiler and rear bumper  wortha a couple hundred..What's the seats and interior look like?
6s6
 

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Quicksilver wrote:

Saw one of those at the Pismo car show one time... With a Coyote engine lurking under the hood. How it was shoe horned in their was beyond me.

 
Did you go to the Pismo show this weekend Randy?