1962 Mercury Comet: First DRIVE in 48 Years! 

Any first gen Comet wagon is a minor treasure, and as such, has every appeal over the sedans. Love that back end styling, understated with those dual range taillights. And that grille is amazingly straight. This car is a doll, requiring the appropriate tlc from whoever gets it next. I'd call her Tina.

When I was a kid back in the '60s our family car was a trusty 1960 Mercury Comet station wagon. Same body and engine as this car. The 1960 grill and the tail lights were a bit different though. She was a great all- round car. Very dependable, a real work horse. Unlike today's sleek jelly bean cars it was easy for grandma to get in and out. Carried the family or folded the back seat down for lots of cargo. We went to Florida for vacation in it a bunch of times from Atlanta, cruisin' down old highway 41 at 50mph, we kids counting the cows or sleeping in the back. No AC, just rolled the windows down and opened the side vents and it was all good. She served us well for many years. I miss that old Comet, it was like part of the family.

Always a thrill to bring a car back from the grave. Looking forward to whatever you do with it.

Congratulations on getting it to drive! Great to see a young guy who cares about more than just cell phones and computers.

Your Honda dream graced my timeline because I am converting a scooter from 1941 to 72volt electric. I also have a 62 comet sitting in the dirt and was pipedreaming of doing an EV out of it (it’s probably too far gone). Will definitely be tuning into your channel for updates. Admire your skill set and drive.

These Comet wagons were not common even when they were new, they are definitely worth restoring.

Love these old cars.

Well done Danny .itl be a cool wagon when finished 😎

Take good care of this classic vehicle ❤ have it fully restored & take it to 66 - it will be a smooth ride!😊 Jay Leno will offer you good 👍🎉 Nice presentation!

New subscriber here…I’m starting work on my 61 comet wagon next month always nice to see another one getting life back into it…good luck good sir

Good video 👍

Sounds like the timing is over-advanced, but the engine does run. Also, there was no such thing as an electronic choke in the 60s, not even electric chokes. I think these had a hand choke.

Very nice !

57 years since it's been registered

These cars are noted for U-joints and rear leafs wearing before their time comes.

Sounds like a U joint on the drive shaft or something

It should have fan blades attached to the water pump hub. Why do you need an electric fan?

Third year for the Comet, but first year it bore the Mercury name.

It has an "Ontario" licence plate surround. Was this a Canadian built car?

Is the Leaf’s drivetrain going to end up in the comet?

Looks to me like ignition timing is a bit too advanced

So, am i old if i were born in 1975 ? The answer is 3:42 😊😊

how do I contact u? I want to cooperate with u

Goin' electric too ?