Julio Cezar Kronbauer's Blog: Mercury

$Mercury Comet puts in 3 important things the other small cars leave out. 1. A gutsy, ''expensive'' look plus luxuries you don't pay extra for. We thought you'd like styling to -4 wink at, not wince 111F-1.77''110 at. Nice lines, smooth, solid looking, sculptured. Unlike ''stripped'' small cars, Comet offers many luxuries. At no extra charge: 100% nylon carpeting. Wheel lip moldings. Deluxe steering wheel. Day/night rearview mirror. Plus a cigarette lighter. Rear armrests and ashtray. Foam-padded front seat cushion. Lighted front ashtray. Dual body paint stripes. 2. Real room for 4 adults—not just Front hip room and shoulder room are much greater than in most other small cars. In fact, Comet's front head room and leg room are within a fraction of an inch of big cars like Chrysler Imperial, Dodge Charger and Chrysler Newport. 3. Zippy ''6'' or V-8 performance-100 to 210 horsepower. Comet's standard engine has over 50% greater power than many small imports. If that's not enough, choose from 2 optional ''sixes.'' 115 and 145 hp. Or a 210 hp. V-8. By the way, Comet is America's lowest priced V-8. And Comet gives you everything you buy a small car for Easy handling. Gas economy. Low prices. Turning diameter is only 36.9 feet, making Comet just as deft in a parking lot as it is on the highway. Gas mileage rivals imports— about 22 miles per gallon based on simulated city/suburban driving tests. And look at these low prices. Remember these are manufacturer's suggested retail prices. Why not see what your Mercury dealer suggests. Get him to fill in the right hand column below. Manufacturer's Mercury Suggested Dealer Retail Prices. Prices Comet 2-door sedan $2217.00 Comet 4-door sedan 2276.00 Comet GT 2395.80 Typical options Automatic transmission $183.50 White sidewall tires 26.30 AM Radio 60.80 250 cu. in. ''6'' engine (over std. ''6'') 78.70 V-8 Engine (over 250 cu. in. ''6'') 84.30 *Manufacturer's suggested retail prices for cars and options listed or shown. Excludes destination, dealer preparation charges if any, state and local taxes, license and title fees. Better ideas make better cars. Mercury makes better cars—to buy, rent or lease. A better idea for safety : Buckle up! Better ideas make better cars. MERCURY LINCOLN-MERCURY DIVISION$