Detail Info for: Mercury : Other Runabout Sedan 3-Door 1977 Mercury Bobcat Runabout Hatchback 3-Door 2.3L 4-speed Manual Factory Alloys

Transaction Info

Sold On:

02/26/2013

Price:

$ 610.00

Condition:

Mileage:

79700

Location:

San Francisco, California, 94114

Seller Type:

Private Seller

Vehicle Specification

Year Make Model:

1977 Mercury Bobcat

Submodel Body Type:

Sedan

Engine:

2.3L 140Cu. In. l4 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

Transmission:

Manual

VIN:

7T20Y500234

Vehicle Title:

Clear

Drive Train:

Fuel Type:

GAS

Standard Equipment:

Optional Equipment:

Vehicle Detail

In 2012, this Bobcat was driven from Wisconsin to San Francisco. I bought it after it was discovered that the #3 cylinder had lost 2/3 of its compression. I opted not to drop in another 2.3 because it's rusty underneath. Clutch, power steering and manual brakes work well, and it starts every time.Pluses:- Starts every time- Has power to top San Francisco's steepest hills, and it runs all around the city- Factory alloy wheels with Mustang II centers- Odo reads just under 80K miles. Maybe it has 180K, but it has fewer rattles than the Fairmont with 135K I had- Reclining seats are from a later-model GM. They're used but fit the platform well, driving position is a nice bump up in height- Body is relatively free of rust, headliner is intact, good trimMinuses:- Engine was reported to have low compression in #3 cylinder. Runs rough, backfires- Underbody is rusted. No foot through the floor but not far from it- Exhaust is rusted - Radiator leaks- Driver's side front fender and door skin have been 'facelifted'- Orange paint looks good from 10 feet, but closer inspection reveals the drips of an amateur respray- Tie rods and ball joints are shot, steering play. Fine around town but gets nautical as speeds climbLots of good parts here, would rather sell it whole.Thanks for looking!