Is This Icon’s New $160K Custom-Built Mercury Bobcat?

The Mercury Bobcat holds a special place in the hearts of fans of poorly crafted 1970’s hatchbacks and wagons. But since production was limited to just six years, finding a Bobcat that hasn’t yet rusted away or been consumed by fire can be challenging.

But on his way to fish for crappie in Great Anal Fissure National Park, Parksplug photographer Baruph Molitor spied an interesting ride parked in the lot of Icon Motors’ headquarters.  Our guess is that it’s Icon’s oft-rumored Mercury Bobcat model.

Icon, of course, is a manufacturer of beautifully handcrafted yet pricey classic vehicles replete with modern mechanicals, which include an updated Toyota FJ, Ford Bronco, early Chevy pickup models and more, and we’re convinced the Bobcat would be a superb addition to the lineup, particularly if rumors are true about Ford’s 1.5 liter Ecoboost four being bolted in the B-Cat’s engine bay.

“What the hell are you talking about?” shouted cranky Icon employee Alabub Quipp when we inquired about the Bobcat parked in front of their office. “You mean that Pinto thing?  It’s there every day and belongs to the drywall guy next door.  Now get the hell out of here!”

Interestingly, though, we haven’t seen the Bobcat since, so we suspect Icon has learned to be more discreet about where they park their future vehicles.  Unless, of course, it caught fire.