The Mercury Comet was restyled for 1964 with a "macho" new image. Gone was the S-22 and
Custom series options as well as the compact economical image that was portrayed from 1960-1963.
The new Comet's boasted both sport and style. New for 1964 was the model series 202,
404, Caliente and Cyclone. The most talked about Comet's of 1964 were the Caliente's and
Cyclones. The Caliente was promised to be every bit as hot as it looked, and offered wide,
full length molding down the side, a padded instrument panel with walnut grain trim and deep loop
carpeting. The Caliente was offered as a 2 or 4 door and convertible. The Comet Cylone was the
other new hot topic for the Comet lineup. These special Cyclones were 2-door hartops equipped with
bucket seats, a 3-spoke steering wheel, center console, tach, simulated chrome wheel covers,
and a chrome dressup engine kit that included air cleaner, oil filter, dip stick, radiator cap and rocker arm covers.
The '64 Cylone came with the 289 210 horsepower engine.
1964 Mercury Comet Production Numbers
Model Number
Body/Style Number
Body Type & Seating
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Total Production
Comet 202 Series
N/A
01
4-dr Sedan - 6P
$2,126
2,335 lbs
29,147
N/A
02
2-dr Sedan - 6P
$2,182
2,295 lbs
33,824
N/A
32
4-dr Station Wagon - 6P
$2,463
2,495 lbs
5,504
Comet 404 Series
N/A
11
2-dr Sedan - 6P
$2,213
2,588 lbs
25,136
N/A
12
4-dr Sedan - 6P
$2,269
2,551 lbs
12,512
N/A
34
4-dr Station Wagon - 6P
$2,550
2,741 lbs
6,918
N/A
36
4-dr Villager Station Wagon - 6P
$2,734
2,745 lbs
1,980
Caliente Series
N/A
22
4-dr Sedan - 6P
$2,350
2,668 lbs
27,218
N/A
23
2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 6P
$2,375
2,688 lbs
31,204
N/A
25
2-dr Convertible - 6P
$2,636
2,861 lbs
9,039
Chassis Data
Model
Wheelbase
Overall Length
Width
Front Tread
Rear Tread
Tires
Comet
114 in
195.1 in
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6.50 x 14
Comet Station Wagon
109.5 in
191.8 in
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7.00 x 14
Vin Number Decoding - 1964 Mercury
Location: left inner fender of Comets and Meteors and on the right cowl tab on other models.
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