Down on the Street: Mercury Comet Custom
While on a coffee run, I stumbled upon this old Mercury Comet Custom. According to what I’ve found online, this is most likely a 1963 model.
July 16, 2012
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While on a coffee run, I stumbled upon this old Mercury Comet Custom. According to what I’ve found online, this is most likely a 1963 model.
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