LOT 114 ¤

1962 Mercury Comet S-22 Chassis no. 2H17U537797

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1962 Mercury Comet S-22

The National Automobile Museum Auction|13 June 2026, 10:00 PDT|Reno, National Automobile Museum

1962 Mercury Comet S-22
Chassis no. 2H17U537797

170ci OHV Inline 6-Cylinder
Single Barrel Carburetor
105bhp at 4400rpm
3-Speed Manual Transmission
Front Independent Suspension - Live Rear Axle
4-Wheel Drum Brakes

* Sport-trim S-22 with bucket seats, console, and six bullet taillamps
* Factory under-dash air conditioning and Merc-O-Matic automatic
* Red over white roof with red leatherette
* Unrestored original survivor showing honest age throughout
* Rare, inexpensive entry to early-'60s compact Americana

THE MERCURY COMET

Mercury's Comet began life as an orphaned Edsel project, rescued in late 1959 and redirected to Lincoln-Mercury dealers as a stand-alone "Comet" for 1960 and 1961. Built atop a stretched Ford Falcon platform with upgraded trim, the Comet proved an instant success and was formally absorbed into the Mercury line for 1962. That same year saw the model's first significant styling revision — the Comet script migrated from the rear fenders to the front, round tail lamps replaced the earlier fin-mounted units, and a fine vertical-bar grille gave the car a cleaner face.

The sporting-trim S-22 had been introduced in the spring of 1961 as Mercury's answer to the Corvair Monza, with bucket seats, a center console, full wheel covers, narrow whitewalls, special badging, and a medallion set above the roof trim. For 1962 the S-22 received six bullet-shaped taillamps in place of the previous four and was available with the larger 170-cubic-inch Thriftpower six producing 101 horsepower, paired with either a three-speed manual or the Merc-O-Matic automatic. Roughly 95 percent of 1962 Mercurys left the factory with automatic transmissions, and S-22 production represented only a small fraction of the 165,225 Comets built that year.

THE CAR OFFERED

Presented in red with a white roof over red leatherette, this S-22 is an unrestored original graded condition 3. It retains its Merc-O-Matic automatic, bucket seats and console, under-dash air conditioning, full wheel covers, and narrow whitewalls — very much as a buyer would have specified it new.

The paint, chrome, and interior show their age consistent with an honest survivor that has never been taken apart. It is a sound original Comet of a sort that grows harder to find each year, and one that should respond well to straightforward mechanical sorting and gentle cosmetic attention. For a collector drawn to early-'60s compact Americana on a practical budget, it represents a rare and inexpensive entry point.

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Saturday, June 13, during the auction
Sunday, June 14, 8:30am to 5:30pm
Monday, June 15, 8:30am to 12pm
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LOT COLLECTION DEADLINE: 12pm PDT on Monday, June 15, 2026
Motor Vehicle:
Uncollected Motor Vehicle Lots following the Collection Deadline will be uplifted and stored by Passport Auto Transport. Uplift and storage shall be at the buyer's sole risk and expense. Motor vehicle removal and storage charges will be charged by Passport Auto Transport according to its standard rates and ultimate destination of the vehicle(s). For applicable charges, please consult with Passport in advance of purchase.
Purchased lots become the buyer's risk once the hammer falls. Storage, collection, and uplift for paid and unpaid lot removal is at the buyer's sole risk and expense. Overseas buyers are strongly advised to make collection arrangements with Bonhams in advance of the auction. Buyers may have an authorised agent collect their purchases according to the collection deadline.
It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that their designated agent has the auction venue details, bill of lading showing where the lot will be transported and proof of the buyer authorization for collection of the lot(s). Bonhams will release the lot only once all payment requirements have been met including payment of taxes and any applicable fees. Buyers and/or their agent are responsible for collecting all available parts, logbooks, title, keys and any other accompanying documents.
TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS
Representatives of Bonhams|Cars preferred carriers are available on site to provide shipping quotes and transport information.
Domestic Motorcar Transport:
Passport Auto Transport Contact:
Ed Watts, +1 (417) 588 4921 or mobile +1 (314) 496 6228 [email protected]
International Motorcar and Motorcycle Transport:
Schumacher Cargo Logistics Schumacher Secure
Contact: Warren Barnes, +1 (310) 626 7117
[email protected]
International Motorcar Transport:
CARS (Classic Automotive Relocation Services)
Contact: Denise Rodriguez, +1 (305) 849 9326
[email protected]

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