While build quality has improved tremendously in the past few decades, every once in a while a car with “issues” sneaks out. As long as a car isn’t a reincarnation of “Christine” we usually put up with a few… more»
Taurus SHO
Sep 12, 2024 • For Sale • 14 Comments
SHO Enough! 1990 Ford Taurus With Parts Car
The late ’80s weren’t the best of times for domestic cars, especially if hot-footin’ it was your goal. Sure, there were models available that had a reasonable pretension of go-fast behavior but they weren’t unique or really specialized in… more»
Jun 4, 2024 • For Sale • 36 Comments
Low-Buck Cult Classic: 1995 Ford Taurus SHO
The Ford Taurus was a best-seller when it arrived in 1986. Its styling broke new ground, introducing the rounded lines that have become ubiquitous today. It was the ultimate family car, with decent gas mileage and adequate performance. But… more»
Aug 24, 2023 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Potent Family Sedan: 1993 Ford Taurus SHO
The Taurus was Ford’s mainstream automobile from 1986 to 2019, with six generations built in stretches. From the middle years of 1989 to 1999, Ford marketers saw the need for a performance sedan, perhaps to compete with imports, so… more»
May 20, 2023 • For Sale • 24 Comments
All SHO, Some Go: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO
Assuming such a number could be calculated, I’d expect a vast majority of 1980s and (at least early-) 1990s mid-size family sedans met their demise in a scrapyard. I can confirm that all 2 of my family’s mid-size sedans… more»
Sep 22, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
Sleeper Project: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO
Automotive history contains many examples of a manufacturer collaborating with a performance specialist to transform a garden-variety model into something memorable. One obvious example is Chevrolet’s Cosworth Vega, while Ford teamed up with Yamaha for the Taurus SHO. Our… more»
Oct 3, 2021 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Tidy Survivor: 1992 Ford Taurus SHO
The Collins Dictionary describes subtle as “not open or direct.” It seems that Ford took one look at this definition and proceeded to hurl their Collins into the nearest trash can when they released a V6 engine that they… more»
Oct 3, 2019 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Low Mile Performer: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO
Performance sedans really are a great combination of luxury and underestimated power. This 1990 Ford Taurus SHO is one of the icons of the past. It has a $7,000 opening bid and no indicated reserve. The car has recently… more»
Apr 27, 2019 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Neat and Quick: 1990 Ford Taurus SHO
A few weeks ago I wrote about this 1989 Ford Taurus SHO, and the reader response was quite mixed. Barn Finder Roger has referred a 1990 model to us, so thank you for that Roger. This car has a… more»
Mar 19, 2019 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Cheap V6: 1989 Ford Taurus SHO
Yamaha has quite a history of collaborating with different manufacturers to produce some pretty impressive engines. Their links with Ford produced a lively V6 engine that eventually found a home in the Taurus SHO. Barn Finder Chuck F located… more»
