Got another Meerkat

usmcgunner · 03-26-2014, 04:00 PM

I had a VW Golf that I traded even up for a Merkur, but not like the red one. This one is a Scorpio. Here is the VDubb:

And here's the Scorpio:

It needs some work, but hey, what 1989 doesn't?

chrisheltra · 03-26-2014, 04:09 PM

WOW

ForceFed4g63 · 03-26-2014, 05:11 PM

I don't get it.

RoadconeTuning · 03-26-2014, 05:12 PM

did they sell those here in the states?

BIRDMAN · 03-26-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcgunner

I bet you must get tired of all the people rubber-necking when they pass by that majestic fleet of yours!

usmcgunner · 03-26-2014, 05:28 PM

Roadcone, they sold them here in 1988 and 1989, and the fleet isn't mine. The other 2 in the background were other junkyard finds by the other guy that likes these cars.

bambooi · 03-26-2014, 06:22 PM

congrats

1998ta__1991rs · 03-26-2014, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by usmcgunner

Roadcone, they sold them here in 1988 and 1989, and the fleet isn't mine. The other 2 in the background were other junkyard finds by the other guy that likes these cars.

you mean theres 2 people in beaufort that like those cars?

schardbody · 03-26-2014, 10:32 PM

just curious what is your "attachment" to these cars? i mean, to each his own, but i cant grasp this.

not hating on you just sincerely curious if its childhood car or something.

usmcgunner · 03-26-2014, 11:02 PM

No, not in Beaufort, are you crazy? The other guy is in Delaware, where the top picture was taken.
And the "attatchment" I have is that they are different. Everyone has a Mustang, or Camaro. No matter what you do to them, someone has done the same thing. With my car, its much easier to "personalize" it, without copying someone else. I just like different. Ive owned a 71 Pinto, and a 90, 93, and 94 Taurus SHO, and have gotten asked the same questions for them.

GreebeanZ28 · 03-27-2014, 06:16 AM

Until youve owned a '86 Ford Tempo with stuff done you aint different, you aint shit.

Lol!

BIRDMAN · 03-27-2014, 07:06 AM

I had an old Fiat Uno-45 in Italy. Comeatmebro! lol

crumbie · 03-27-2014, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GreebeanZ28

Until youve owned a '86 Ford Tempo with stuff done you aint different, you aint shit.

Lol!

Like the frame held together with subframe connectors? LOL. and a flowmaster!

Shane361 · 03-27-2014, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GreebeanZ28

Until youve owned a '86 Ford Tempo with stuff done you aint different, you aint shit.

Lol!

What about a primer gray Ford EXP???!!!! My first G Ride! Of course it was given to me by my grandfather at 16 and died shortly afterwards.

GreebeanZ28 · 03-27-2014, 11:58 AM

Exp works for damn sure

gearmesh, inc. · 03-27-2014, 07:22 PM

I remember working on the Merkur models back in my Ford dealership days. Neat cars for sure at their time, but today's technology blows anything from that bygone era away now.

I will say one thing about the Merkurs back in the day, the ride quality and handling was very German like when compared to the rest of the Ford line at the time. The Scorpio was kind of unique in that it had the 2.9L Ranger V-6 in it, but with a double blade throttle body. That car didn't even dive when jamming on the brakes from 80-0mph.

03-26-2014, 04:00 PM	#1
usmcgunner Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 788	Got another Meerkat I had a VW Golf that I traded even up for a Merkur, but not like the red one. This one is a Scorpio. Here is the VDubb: And here's the Scorpio: It needs some work, but hey, what 1989 doesn't? __________________ 1988 Merkur XR4Ti. Don't judge me on what I drive, but how I drive it.

03-26-2014, 04:09 PM	#2
chrisheltra Neo is Jesus Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13,265	WOW __________________ Gap A Hoe Racing

03-26-2014, 05:12 PM	#4
RoadconeTuning Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 2,684	did they sell those here in the states? __________________ FIRSBIRZ

03-26-2014, 05:28 PM	#6
usmcgunner Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 788	Roadcone, they sold them here in 1988 and 1989, and the fleet isn't mine. The other 2 in the background were other junkyard finds by the other guy that likes these cars. __________________ 1988 Merkur XR4Ti. Don't judge me on what I drive, but how I drive it.

03-26-2014, 11:02 PM	#10
usmcgunner Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 788	No, not in Beaufort, are you crazy? The other guy is in Delaware, where the top picture was taken. And the "attatchment" I have is that they are different. Everyone has a Mustang, or Camaro. No matter what you do to them, someone has done the same thing. With my car, its much easier to "personalize" it, without copying someone else. I just like different. Ive owned a 71 Pinto, and a 90, 93, and 94 Taurus SHO, and have gotten asked the same questions for them. __________________ 1988 Merkur XR4Ti. Don't judge me on what I drive, but how I drive it.

03-26-2014, 05:11 PM	#3
ForceFed4g63 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aiken Posts: 7,002	I don't get it.

03-26-2014, 06:22 PM	#7
bambooi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,324	congrats

03-26-2014, 10:32 PM	#9
schardbody Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,158	just curious what is your "attachment" to these cars? i mean, to each his own, but i cant grasp this. not hating on you just sincerely curious if its childhood car or something.

03-27-2014, 06:16 AM	#11
GreebeanZ28 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Easley Posts: 2,300	Until youve owned a '86 Ford Tempo with stuff done you aint different, you aint shit. Lol! __________________

03-27-2014, 07:06 AM	#12
BIRDMAN Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 2,943	I had an old Fiat Uno-45 in Italy. Comeatmebro! lol __________________ *"I ran out of road, talent, and ideas all at the same time."*

03-27-2014, 11:58 AM	#15
GreebeanZ28 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Easley Posts: 2,300	Exp works for damn sure __________________

03-27-2014, 07:22 PM	#16
gearmesh, inc. creepy azz cracka Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summerville Posts: 1,587	I remember working on the Merkur models back in my Ford dealership days. Neat cars for sure at their time, but today's technology blows anything from that bygone era away now. I will say one thing about the Merkurs back in the day, the ride quality and handling was very German like when compared to the rest of the Ford line at the time. The Scorpio was kind of unique in that it had the 2.9L Ranger V-6 in it, but with a double blade throttle body. That car didn't even dive when jamming on the brakes from 80-0mph. __________________ "I came into this world kicking, screaming,and covered in someone else's blood, I have no problem leaving the same way!" ÔÇ£If you carry a gun, people will call you paranoid. ThatÔÇÖs ridiculous. If I have a gun, what in the hell do I have to be paranoid about?ÔÇØ -Clint Smith, Thunder Ranch.