Ford joined the subcompact car movement in 1971 with the Pinto, which would go on to sell three million copies in 10 years. I’m betting that Mercury didn’t plan to enter that market until the OPEC oil embargo in… more»
Bobcat
Nov 20, 2021 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Wild Colors: 1975 Mercury Bobcat Survivor
Mercury was a latecomer to the subcompact market in the 1970s. Perhaps because they already had two smaller cars, the Comet (a Maverick clone) and the sporty, imported Capri. Or maybe because the market changed quickly once gasoline prices… more»
Dec 24, 2020 • For Sale • 12 Comments
FORE! 1958 Bobcat Compact Golf Scooter
A what? A golf scooter? This has to be one of the most unusual vehicles that I have seen in a long time, especially for a two-wheeled vehicle. The seller has this uber-rare 1958 Bobcat Golf Scooter listed here… more»
May 24, 2020 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Parked For 20 Years: 1975 Mercury Bobcat
Jumbo shrimp. Original copy. The oxymoron was turned into an artform by Yogi Berra with such statements as “Nobody goes to that restaurant anymore, it’s always too crowded.” and phrases like that which make sense but don’t make any… more»
Oct 16, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Nicely Optioned: 1979 Mercury Bobcat
Having spent its entire life residing in California, this 1979 Mercury Bobcat is a rust-free car that is in above-average condition. It has a few minor flaws, but overall, its condition is good enough to allow this very car… more»
