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Mercury Other (1978)
for sale

Price: US $5,850.00

Description:

1978 MERCURY BOBCAT RUNABOUT HATCHBACK
Impeccably maintained & thoughtfully updated with modern conveniences, this historic Bobcat is a real head turner. This beauty looks AND runs great! We cannot drive it without drawing smiles and thumbs-up signs from admirers. She has performed well in Car Shows, is a blast to drive, and remains Show Ready. This Bobcat was recently featured in a Don Cheadle movie called Miles Ahead filmed last summer!!
If you recently saw the Straight Outta Compton movie you would have seen a similar vehicle in one of the opening scenes.
This Bobcat is for sale As Is. A $500 deposit is required 48 hours after the winning bid. The buyer is responsible for shipping. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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Description
Ford 2.3 Litre 2300cc OHC 4 Cylinder Engine with 88HP
Automatic Transmission
Power Steering Turns Effortlessly, with a great steering radius
Finished in Gold Chamois (Metallic) with a Matching Plaid Interior
56, 070 Actual Miles
Heater Blows Very Hot Air – No Leaks in the Heater Core or Hoses
Upgraded from Factory Sports Ralley Wheels & Unique White Wall Striped Radial Tires
Starts Well, Drives Very Smoothly and Idles Quietly at Stops
UPGRADES & UPDATES
New Carpeting throughout the vehicle, including the hatch
Custom Designed & Installed Center Console:
- Spacious Storage Compartment, felt-lined12”L x 6”W x 5”D
- 2 cup holders
- lighter
In-dash storage system
LED dome light
Air Shock System, which provides up to 4 inches of rear vehicle lift
Painted front chrome strip to reduce driver glare & enhance appearance
Professional Tinting – driver & side windows, hatch, and windshield
Python 533 – Security System
· Remote Power Door Locks
· One 5-button 2-way LCD transmitter with backlight
· One 3-button 1-way transmitter
· Stinger DoubleGuard two-stage shock sensor
· Revenger Soft Chirp 6-tone programmable siren
· Control Module
· In-dash Status LED indicator light
Pioneer AVH-P2400BT Receiver & Audio Visual System (DVD Player & CD Player)
This versatile hideaway unit allows you to switch to navigation mode with the touch of a button. Get to your destination by inputting an address or search through the POI library while enjoying whatever source is currently playing.
· Pioneer AVIC-U220 Touch Screen Navigation System
· Multimedia 5.8 Widescreen Touch Display
· Built-In Bluetooth for hands-free calling and audio streaming
· USB Direct Control for iPod/iPhone
• Remote Control
• See below for further details & features of the Bobcat’s AudioVisual Navi System
Rockford Fosgate 5.25” Punch 2-way full range speakers
Punch 300 Watt Amplifier
JL Audio 10” sub woofer
· Customized removable box installed in hatch
· Separate volume control near steering wheel
Projector Headlights with HID Conversion Kit
· 7 in. round crystal-clear lenses with high-beam illumination for improved visibility, especially during night driving.
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Superior illumination
– Projector lenses provide you stronger and more concentrated light output in comparison to ordinary crystal headlights. The Bobcat’s 35W HID light source produces up to 3 times at the light source compared to 55W halogen bulbs.
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Improved safety & visibility
– Unique light design makes your vehicle more visible to oncoming cars.
Mechanical
Serviced by ZAKIRAS GARAGE, Cincinnati, Ohio. One of the world’s leading automobile shops specializing in restorations and maintenance of race & touring cars.
Complete Safety/reliability inspection, including:
Replaced timing belt, tensioner, camshaft seal, and valve cover gasket. Performed valve train maintenance, repaired transmission cooler lines, plugs, replaced/tightened exhaust clamps, adjusted warm idle and re-set ignition timing and free choke linkage.
Other repairs & maintenance over last 12 months:
· Cleaned Carburetor
· New Master Cylinder, replaced brake booster & bled the braking system
· New Front Springs
· Replaced front rotors and pads
· Chassis lube
· Tightened power steering belt
· Tune ups, including oil changes, new spark plugs, oil filter, and air filter
· New battery
Included with sale:
Original 8-page color 1978 Mercury Bobcat sales brochure (in protective plastic)
Additional Audio Visual Navigation Features

• Built-In MOSFET 50W x 4 Amplifier
• 3 Sets of RCA Preouts (2V) for System Expansion
• 8-Band Graphic Equalizer
• Auto EQ (CD-MC20 required)
• Sonic Center Control with Advanced Touch Slide Operation
• Rear View Camera Input
• Wired Remote Input
• Included Remote Control
• Separate on/off switch for DVD operation
• USB & line-in ports
This Bobcat is for sale As Is. A $500 deposit is required 48 hours after the winning bid. The buyer is responsible for shipping. Please let us know if you have any questions.

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