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| 1989 Merkur Scorpio |
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Price: $6,000 |
Last Updated 8 hours ago
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| Year: |
1989 |
| Make: |
Merkur |
| Model: |
Scorpio |
| Trim: |
N\A |
| Engine: |
V6
2.9L V6 |
| Fuel: |
Gasoline |
| Color: |
Black |
| Miles: |
108695 |
| Stock #: |
6655 |
| Body Style: |
Hatchback |
| Condition: |
Used |
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Vehicle Description
1989 Merkur Scorpio Touring Sedan Ford intended its new Merkur, (meaning Mercury auf Deutsch), brand to stand alone, as differentiated as Acura would soon be from Honda, although separate dealerships never happened. Its first product, the 1985 XR4Ti, was a sporty, turbocharged rear driver that sold respectably well. Merkur added the 1988 Scorpio to its line in the spring of 1987. This midsize five door hatchback was virtually identical to the Ford Scorpio that won the 1986 European Car of the Year. It too featured rear wheel drive, and its distinctive body style split the difference between the sleek, front drive Mercury Sable sedan and Sable wagon, both of which echoed the Scorpio's cylinder count, roomy interior, two tone paint treatments, and in the case of the sedan, and its hidden D-pillar look. Thx Hemmings.com For consignment, a 1989 Merkur Scorpio Touring Sedan, one of just 21,886 Scorpios imported to the U.S. between 1987 and 1989. This one has had a recent engine rebuilt, new A/C, wiring harness, and battery. Exterior Definite Mercury and Taurus vibes from the front end where flush headlights squeeze a narrow nose and grille opening in the middle with a body keyed bumper over fog lights down low. In profile, the European influence is represented by the rear glass panel and sloping D-pillar that terminates in a vertical tail, less odd than a Citroen BX, but shaped like an executive version of the French family car. In back, a panel of red makes up the tail lights and reflector panel in an unmistakable pattern that occupies most of the rear real estate and includes an integrated third brake light, just in case you miss the panel. Unique 15-inch Merkur wheels carry 205/60R15 tires with an early 2021 date code. The wheel center caps show some discoloration, and the rims have paint chips and bubbling paint. Nearly flush door handles and a rear wiper exhibit more European flair. Imperfections on the paint include bubbling, scrapes and scratches, and chipping paint. Interior Perforated leather inserts occupy the black plastic door cards which have a sizable storage bin in front and a carpeted panel in back. The doors are tidy, efficient, and clean. Heavily cushioned front seats combine sporty support with luxurious softness and there is heavy wear on the front leather including tears, wrinkles, and compression. The rear bench also shows decent wear and has a split in a top seam. Ford influence shows on the simple steering wheel which shares its column with short, European style stalks, all leading to a basic gauge cluster, a panel of three sections that include tachometer, speedometer, oil pressure, and temperature, along with a car diagram for open doors. In 80's fashion, there's a trip computer on the dash and to the right of the wheel is the A/C panel. Under a faux wood trim piece we find the radio, an AM/FM/CD unit our consignor states is new but not hooked up. The non descript shifter is of Ford DNA, and the lumbar pumps, like blood pressure balloons, flank the center console. Classic 80's, (and found in some 90's cars too!). A diamond stitched armrest looks like an addon while the low pile carpet provides a clean cover for the floor. The headliner is a bit loose and discolored and the vented sunroof cover could also use a detail. Drivetrain Under the hood is a driver quality and rebuilt 2.9 liter V6 rated at 144 horsepower and receiving dino juice via electronic fuel injection. An A4LD 4-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels and 3.64 gears while power disc brakes are found front and rear. With its large intake plenum and dual air hoses, a detailed version of this engine could be a showy piece of unique engine configuration. Undercarriage It's patina city underneath with plenty of surface rust, some of it pitied, and considerable flakey rust on the inner rocker panels and body braces. Grease is noted on the axles at the rear differential and some r |
Vehicle Options
Variable Speed Windshield Wipers,Tinted Glass,Rear Window Wiper,Rear Window Defroster,Power Windows,Power Steering,Power Door Locks,Padded Sun Visors & Dash,Leather Seating,Intermittent Wipers,Instrumentation,Heater/Defroster,Fog Lamps,Factory Tach,Electric Clock,Cruise Control,Courtesy Lights,Bucket Seats,AM/FM RADIO,Aluminum Wheels,Air Conditioning,4 Wheel Power Disc Brakes |
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