Mercury Bobcat

Mercury Bobcat. 1974–80 (prod. 224,026 from 1975). 3-door sedan, 3-door wagon. F/R, 140 in³ (I4 OHC), 171 in³ (V6 OHV). Mercury’s first subcompact. Plusher Pinto with more upright grille, but all the problems of the original. First model year in Canada only; US from 1975. No two-door, only the hatch and wagon (Villager); and smaller engines not offered.

Manufacturing locations: St Thomas, Ontario, Canada; Edison, New Jersey, USA; Richmond, California, USA

Marque: Mercury | Predecessor: Ford Cortina Mk III | Successor: Mercury Lynx