To the untrained eye, this might just look like any other late ’80s econocar, but this is actually a limited production performance Ford. Well, technically it’s a Merkur XR4Ti here in North America. Our readers on the other side… more»
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Feb 21, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Cheap Oddity: 1985 Merkur XR4Ti
If you want to bring this cheap Merkur XR4Ti home, you better bring a battery with you – the seller isn’t including one for the cheap offer price of $1,200. If you’re even more budget minded, he’ll keep the… more»
Jan 10, 2019 • For Sale • 4 Comments
Build Your Own Rally Car: 1989 Merkur XR4ti
If you’ve ever wanted to go rallying, now’s your chance with this rally-prepped 1989 Merkur XR4ti that the seller claims comes with loads of spare Cosworth parts and other upgrades. As the above photo shows, he’s apparently getting out… more»
Sep 3, 2018 • Uncategorized • 24 Comments
Forgettable Garage Find: 1988 Merkur Scorpio
This is quite possibly the most “original” Merkur I have found for sale. I say original due to the fact that it has been sitting for years and not given a chance to be modified. Currently it’s still for sale… more»
Feb 16, 2018 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Unmodified Survivor: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti
Merkurs unfortunately have become a boy racer special for enthusiasts looking for a cheap turbo car for flogging or entering into events like the 24 Hours of LeMons. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but it’s still refreshing to… more»
Dec 21, 2017 • Uncategorized • 23 Comments
Craigslist Dreamer: 1988 Merkur Scorpio
I imagine that, like me, many of you are habitual craigslist crawlers, scoping out your local site for the interesting and obscure, the bargains and the unobtanium, and I bet many of you have come across a craigslist dreamer… more»
Aug 27, 2017 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Needs a Tune: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
Among the class of emerging classics from the 1980s is the Euro-American import, the Merkur XR4Ti. Known for being somewhat fussy automobiles that also gave Americans a taste of what our European counterparts could find in their local Ford… more»
May 15, 2016 • For Sale • 12 Comments
26,000 Mile Survivor: 1988 Merkur XR4TI
At first, I thought this gorgeous, low-mileage Merkur XR4TI here on eBay was going to be a major disappointment: the listing said it was an automatic. But when you spot three pedals on the floor, it’s hard to deny the possibility… more»
Mar 7, 2016 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Euro Ford: 1987 Merkur XR4Ti
Barn Finds reader Lincoln Scott spotted this down-on-its-luck 1987 Merkur XR4Ti here on craigslist, where it’s been parked for the last ten years. The seller says somewhat wisely that the car ran well when it was left next a bramble… more»
