1953 Ford Comete
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Listed bylagunatich
Laguna Beach, California41,778 milesManual
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Summary
This rare 1953 Ford Comete, coachbuilt by Facel Metallon for the French market, has completed the 2015 California Mille and been shown at prestigious events like The Quail. It features its original 2. 2L flathead V8 with matching numbers and a 3-speed column-shifted manual transmission, having provided 5000 trouble-free kilometers under current ownership.
More details
While presenting very well overall, it exhibits minor cosmetic flaws including 20-year-old paint blistering and some interior wear.
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to Oct 8, '15
Listing history
1 appearance- 10/8/2015Bring a TrailerUnsold· this listing$44k
Bid History
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$44k
#3 of Crestlines in 2015
Top 40% of all listings in 2015
Bids
12
#1 of Crestlines in 2015
Top 10% of all listings in 2015
Comments
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#1 of Crestlines in 2015
Top 10% of all listings in 2015
Top Comments
Myron_Vernis I have lusted after this car from the first time I saw it nearly ten years ago. Since then, it has been owned ... View more
Bob_LIchty I know this car well. I was owner of it for a while and sold it to Martin Swig which was a fun process. I love this ... View more
Danny Once owned by one of the truly great men in this hobby,business,sickness!! Martin Swig was a great boss and friend. I ... View more
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