1963 Mercury Meteor S-33.2 Door Hardtop. 260 Lightning V-8 Muscle ,Fairlane 500

1963 Mercury Meteor S-33. Two Door Hardtop. "Custom Series". Extremely rare car.The S-33 hardtop was offered for ONE YEAR,ONLY.......SPACE AGE STYLING. This is the sporty, sister car to the Ford Fairlane 500. Bucket seats, 3- speed stickshift on the console. 260 c.i. Lightning V- 8 motor. Very SOLID, and STRAIGHT.Odometer reads 45,374 miles ( mileage exempt- unknown if exact ) ........Garage kept. RUNS, DRIVES, and STOPS great ! Motor starts quickly, and runs very clean with no visible smoke, oil leaks, or strange smells. .......Body is EXTREMELY nice with only a few minor bubbled rust areas on the roof drip rail, and front of vehicle hood ( as seen- surface only ) Under carriage is super solid......This Meteor was a column shifted vehicle, then converted to console stickshift. Flowmaster Exhaust .BRAND NEW matching set of whitewall tires ( including spare ) Radio delete plate. Original owners manual. Includes newly restored rear armrest, if you wish to install.........*drivers side vent window latch is broken out of frame( will include new handle ) not sure if repairable? * New trunk lock cylinder will sometimes come out of housing- may need attention. *Ignition key does not operate door locks. I do not have a seperate key ; may need door lock cylinders replaced. * Horn does sound, but horn contact needs attention- not working. Vintage Florida license plate is for dislay, only- not included......GORGEOUS TIME CAPSULE-ready to be enjoyed ! ...........As with all of my listings- item/ items are sold in, as-is condition with no expressed or implied warranty. Photos may or may not depict all aspects of this item, so please ask any specific questions prior to bidding or purchase. You are welcomed to inspect vehicle in person. I have provided information to the best of my knowledge. Defects, either visible or invisible are inherent to this item. Full payment is due within 7 days of auction close. Will store up to 21 days while you arrange transport.Auction is for U.S.,only. You are responsible for any shipping arrangements or associated costs. THIS BEAUTIFUL AND RARE VEHICLE IS READY TO BE ENJOYED ! Any questions, feel free to give me a call @ 407-590-0963. Thank you, and good luck !