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1966 MERCURY COMET CUSTOM COUPE

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on June 22, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$16,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $15,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1966
Make and model
Mercury Comet and Cyclone
Generation
Comet and Cyclone (1966 to 1967)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
6J23C520692
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 8 comparable sales, 16% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$17,336 to $32,563
Median$19,550
Sales behind it8Likely

From 8 sales of the Mercury Comet and Cyclone (1966 to 1967) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $17,336 and $32,563.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1966 Mercury Comet Caliente HardtopBring a Trailer, Jan. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 31, 2026$12,345
1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT HardtopBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2025$43,250
1966 Mercury Comet 202 Two-Door Sedan 390 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 1, 2026$20,100
1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT ConvertibleMecum, May 16, 2026MecumMay 16, 2026$29,000
1967 Mercury Comet Caliente ConvertibleMecum, May 10, 2026MecumMay 10, 2026$19,000
1967 Mercury CometMecum, Nov. 13, 2025MecumNov. 13, 2025$4,500
1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT HardtopMecum, Jan. 16, 2025MecumJan. 16, 2025$70,000
1966 Mercury Comet Cyclone GT Hardtop 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 14, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 14, 2024$19,000