[Lightweights4Me]

That old Comet AFX car was not only the original New England Mercury Dealers sponsored AFX car but it was one hell of a cool piece to show up on ebay! That car is the real New England Mercury Dealers AFX Comet that was raced hard all over New England from 1964 through 1971 - 1972! The owner did not give enough information to show potential buyers this cars fairly successful racing heritage. This car was raced all over New England and was a National Record Holder at one time. Its amazing that nobody picked up on this car because of its historical significance. I have known this car for years and was shocked to see this link. That car was Dealer built in 1964 after it was stolen from the lot of Fore Rivers Mercury in Quincy Mass and when the car was recovered it was immediately converted to an AFX car by Fore Rivers Mercury along with the help of another New England Mercury Dealers who's name escapes me right now. It was also sponsored by Woodward Spring, Awon Battery, Goldies Salvage along with several others. The Original driver was one of the wrenches from Fore Rivers Mercury and he did quite well with the little AFX Comet from 1964 through late 1966 when it was sold to a privateer who continued to race the car with the 427 Side Oiler that was installed in early 1966 after the 427 High Riser granaded. That old AFX Comet was stashed away many years ago and it was just great to see the car again. Thanks for the link.