It was a European Ford hatchback transplanted to America. It was sporty, unique looking, but has been largely forgotten in the ensuing decades from its 1985 American debut.
So dear readers, Do you like the Merkur XR4Ti?
Vote and give us your take in the comments section. Like my high school history teacher always told me, “There are no wrong answers.”
My take? Yes I do. The Merkur was distinct and I often did a double take when I saw one in the wild back in their heyday.
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I owned a 1987 Mercury XR4Ti and really liked it but was hard to drive in PA. Winters. Had trouble with getting traction on snow covered roads.
Ugly ..
had one and loved how it drove also little to no repairs
Yep. Owned 2. Regrets selling but it was for an 84 Audi Quattro …. Would love a Cosworth version but out priced these days.
I used to dream of having that car
Great little car, insanely nimble and easily self modded to 300+hp with torque to match. Sold my 85 comp shelled 5spd when I got stationed overseas . Wish I had another.
I almost bought a Mrkur back in the day, but opted for a 300E instead. A great car in its day.
Ford POS
What I did love, and was one of my all time gavorites, was my Merkur SCORPIO. A really fine car I loved until Ford bribed me to sell it back to them. What a shame, I wish I’d kept it.
Back in the day thought they were good looking cars. Just could not afford one.
Still think they look good!
Richee