1960 Comet Production

In this first year of production, the 1960 Comet was very successful with a total production number of 116,331 units. The public found the smaller size and economical engine combined with the luxurious interior appointments a much more appealing alternative to the full size cars of this time.

1960 Advertisment Artwork (Private Collection of D. Hendricks)

The 1960 Comet had only one model but had four body styles from which to choose. These body styles consisted of the following -

The first was a 4-door, six-passenger family sedan, which had a total production of 47,416 units. This sedan had a factory price of $2053.00 and weighed 2433 lbs.

The second body style was a 2-door, six-passenger sedan with a total production of 45,374 units. This sedan was factory priced at $1998.00 and weighed 2399 lbs.

The third body style was the 4-door, six-passenger station wagon with a total production of 18, 426 units. This wagon was factory priced at $2365.00 and weighed 2581 lbs.

The fourth and final body style of the 1960 Comet was the 2-door, six-passenger station wagon with a total production of 5115 units. This wagon was factory priced at $2310.00 and weighed 2548 lbs.