Look what popped up in the neighborhood...

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  1. mercgt73

    mercgt73 Member

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    Wife and I saw this while we were out running errands. We had to stop and check it out on our way home. "We don't need another project.." she says. After looking at it, she liked it. "It's so cute!" she says. Red bucket seat interior, auto floor shift, from a quick look seems to be in pretty good condition. Now I wish we hadn't stopped. :footinmouth:

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    1980 Mercury Bobcat
    55k original miles, one owner, local, garage kept. Has been sitting for 2 years, needs minor work.
    $2750 OBO

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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I would sooooo buy that.....especially if it had AC.
     
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    I forgot to look at the climate control. It has the radio delete, so might be a low option car.

    I'm gonna meet the guy tomorrow to take a closer look. Anything I should look at really close?
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    ...forgetting about it...:stop:
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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    I would so 302 that wagon!!
     
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    :rofl2::clap:
     
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    Dayum, a '80 Bobcat wagon has gotta be rare, that was last year for those...

    Does it have the 4cyl or V6??

    Agreed... Likely $2500(maybe less) will take it home...
     
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    Around 5500 total production for that year. Confirmed no AC. :(
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I would probably still buy it if it has no rust. That would be a fun car.
     
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    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    Thats a clean looking car. Quite a few people around here have Pintos and Bobcats. My friend at work has an orange 80 Bobcat wagon with the port-hole windows. Two more of my friends each have V8 Pintos... Cool little cars.
     
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    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    The Craigslist ad says $4000... better hop on it before they change their mind!! :D
     
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    v8 wagon oh ya that would be cool, what engine is in it?
     
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    If its a 2.3 OHC you could probably drop in an 83-84 2.3 Mustang Turbo engine. Keep the weight down!
     
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    Yep, its a 2.3L.

    I'm thinking 2.0L Ecoboost, lol.
     
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    I have a dead '88 Turbo Coupe with a good 2.3 Turbo engine...

    Installing a late engine would require MAJOR fabrication both mechanical & electrical, even the older turbo 2.3 requires lots of wiring changes......
     
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