1978 MERCURY BOBCAT RUNABOUT HATCHBACK CUSTOM NAVI STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON

1978 Mercury Other Description

Sadly, we are moving on from the Bobcat. She will be sold in this auction or shortly thereafter. Someone will be getting a really sweet deal for an amazing car. We bought her in July 2012 for $8,000 with 55,000 miles. We immediately spent $2,000 (documented) with Zakiras Garage (look them up) to tune it and do a number of safety things. Then we spent $5,200 in upgrades (documented), including a custom console and new carpet, navigation system, speakers, stereo, alarm, lights, and hydraulic lift, plus other stuff mentioned in the listing.

Right now the Bobcat has 56,775 miles, which shows that we really don't drive it much. It's kept in the garage and we've spent well over $1,000 (documented) in other maintenance things over the past 3.5 years.

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 asimilar vehicle in one of the openingscenes.

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.

· 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.

· 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.