Lot #1047.1 - This 1967 Mercury Comet is one of 22 built, one of two finished in black with a red interior, and one of one as built in a one-year production. Most Comets were ordered and built to be dealership drag cars for sales promotion. This car was the subject of a 3-year total restoration with assistance from Bob Perkins. Many NOS parts were used in the restoration. It is equipped with a 427/425hp V8 engine with matching dual carburetors, backed by a 4-speed, big-spline, Toploader manual transmission and a 3.89 ratio Traction-Lok, 31-spline rear axle assembly. The laser-straight body is finished in Onyx Black, and the whitewall tires on the black rims with button hubcaps help mask the monster machine. This Comet was features in the Muscle Car Enthusiast magazine and includes a complete ownership history. It has been kept in a museum-like setting by its current owner and is roadworthy.