The Comet was
developed as a compact car for the Edsel line. But with the Edsel brand
eliminated before the 1960 model year, Ford released the Comet as a seperate
model, that was sold by Lincoln-Mercury dealers. The Comet was based on a
stretched Falcon frame. The sedan's wheelbase of 114 inches suggested
intermediate, but Mercury positioned it as a compact.
The Comet continued
as its own model (not a Mercury) for 1961, but the big news was the
introduction in late 1961 of the S-22 model. The S-22s were 2-Door Comets with
the addition of Moroccan vinyl bucket seats, a center console, a unique
stainless spoked steering wheel with a S-22 center, upgraded carpeting, unique
rear quarter panel emblems, undercoating, and special stainless full wheel
covers. The standard powertrain was the 170 cubic inch inline six cylinder
engine coupled with the two-speed Comet Drive automatic. Sometimes it's
difficult to find replacement auto parts for classics like the Comet.
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