Only 500 miles on the ford 466 engine manual liberty transmission black exterior roll cage hatchback. Following the 1989 model year, lincolnmercury withdrew merkur, making it one of. I am an original owner of a 1986 xr and also have a second 1988 xr. Learn all about the turbocharged european car in this special buyers guide feature from the experts at motor trend. While most of its direct competition in europe was moving toward frontwheeldrive, ford stuck with rearwheeldrive when it replaced the cortina with the sierra.
It was the brainchild of then ford vice president bob lutz. While the merkur xr4ti a rebadged ford sierra xr4i sold well enough that most of us have seen one, the other merkur a rebadged ford scorpio flopped miserably and sank without leaving much of a trace. Get the best deals on exterior parts for merkur xr4ti when you shop. The cars were fast and sportylooking, but also expensive. Merkur automobiles offered commendable performance for the time along with a quality luxury interior. Get the best deals on fuel tanks for merkur xr4ti when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Heres a crusherbound example of the finalyear xr4ti, spotted in a denver selfservice yard. United states en estados unidos es canada en canada fr united kingdom deutschland.
Free black book market values for buying, selling, or tradeins. On those occasions when youre going to get merkur parts, it makes sense to find the highestranked parts and components you can buy and if you stick with partsgeek youll get the best prices anywhere, and our firstrate order fulfillment. The merkur xr4ti experimental racing, 4 series, turbo, advanced injection system was a shortlived united states and canadianmarket version of the european ford sierra xr4i. By mating the european ford sierra chassis and suspension layout with an american ford 2. The muchdebated, moremispronounced merkur name was meant to give it the rub of the.
We have thousands of listings and a variety of research tools to help you find the perfect car or truck. The xr4ti was based on the popular ford sierra sold throughout europe. Join this group to see the discussion, post and comment. Merkur dealers product guide 1984 1985 facts book xr4ti 1986. With ford showrooms once again filling with hot euro metal such as the.
Merkur parts are available from several independent suppliers and there is a large internet following that provides excellent assistance in maintaining the car. Choose mileage and options to get your 1989 merkur xr4ti 3 door hatchback turbo book value and price. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from millions of 1989 xr4ti models in phoenix. The merkur xr4ti was fords attempt to bring european styling and handling to the us. Today, the 19851989 merkur xr4ti remains an oftenforgotten piece of automotive history. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1989 merkur scorpio and assess the current state of the classic car market. Shop 1989 merkur xr4ti vehicles for sale in phoenix, az at cars. Nos ford 19851989 merkur xr4ti lower control arm front bushing. Heated seats, ac, power windows, cruise control, sun roof. The mca forums are a public service offered by the club devoted to promoting the enjoyment and preservation of the merkur scorpio and xr4ti. Merkur scorpio xr4ti technical library check here for answers to common questions, problems and modifications. The xr4ti project was championed by ford vice president bob lutz. A total of 42,464 xr4tis made it across the ocean from 1985 to 1989.
In the blue ovals heart of hearts merkur would have one day competed against the likes of bmw and mercedesbenz. Custom modded 185 whp 1989 merkur xr4ti for sale or trade in buy this burgundy. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from millions of 1989 xr4ti models in seattle. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1989 merkur xr4ti and assess the current state of the classic car market. Shop 1989 merkur xr4ti vehicles for sale in seattle, wa at cars. Roadwire leather seats for mercury merkur xr4ti 8689 2dr. Jul 05, 2017 the merkur xr4ti was fords attempt to bring european styling and handling to the us. Get the best deals on fuel tanks for merkur xr4ti when you shop the largest online selection at. First, my main focus is my air to water intercooler system for the merkur. Its one of the first times detroit tried to take on bmw, and its also one of the first hot european cars big three shoppers got to sample. Hello this is a compilation of photos and videos of my merkur xr4ti restorationbuild.
Qualified buyers may be eligible to apply for financing nationwide shipping and extended warranty. Merkur xr4ti project buildrestoration part 1 sebasworld tv. Get the best deals on vintage parts for merkur xr4ti when you shop the largest online selection at. Get the best deals on parts for 1988 merkur xr4ti when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Find out everything there is to know about the 1989 merkur xr4ti. Hello this is a compilation of photos and videos of my merkur xr4ti restoration. Jul 16, 2018 it was the brainchild of then ford vice president bob lutz. Custom modded 185 whp 1989 merkur xr4ti for sale or trade in buy this burgundy 2door hatchback. Xr4ti base hatchback 3door 1989 merkur xr 4 ti base hatchback 3 door 2.
Msrp, dealer invoice price and costtoown data for new merkur xr4ti. The merkur xr4ti is a highperformance 3door hatchback sold in north america from 1985 to 1989. Jun 26, 2014 today, the 19851989 merkur xr4ti remains an oftenforgotten piece of automotive history. The merkur xr4ti was introduced in 1984 as a 1985 model year vehicle. How to open an xr4ti hood if the cable snaps the merkur. This 89, which i found on half price day in a denver yard, is the first scorpio ive seen anywhere in at least five. For 1985 1989 merkur xr4ti fuel tank cap motorcraft 69951mk. As a result of the merkur xr4ti requiring adaptation for north american sale, final assembly was contracted to specialty manufacturer karmann in rheine, west germany. The most complete source of merkur technical on the web. Merkur mercury is a defunct automobile brand that was marketed by the lincolnmercury. Introduced for 1985 as the introductory merkur vehicle, the merkur xr4ti. Find 1989 merkur xr4ti recalls information, reported by the nhtsa, and we will help you find a nearby service center where you can get your car fixed. Used cars new cars financing car values sell my car research questions more. Get instant price details on the market value of the 1989 merkur xr4ti.
Get the best deals on parts for merkur xr4ti when you shop the. Lost cars of the 1980s merkur xr4ti hemmings daily. Highperformance sierras and merkurs 198390 gold portfolio brooklands books. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Check out sixfoot7 1989 merkur xr4ti in uniondale,ny for ride specification, modification info and photos and follow sixfoot7s 1989 merkur xr4ti for updates at cardomain. Find a classic merkur xr4ti for sale classics on autotrader. The entire family drives xr4ti amongst all of us we own 23 of them. The cars were hand assembled and built entirely by karmanncoachworks in rheine, germany. Remarkably clean, low mileage 1988 merkur xr4ti for. Prior to the 1988 introduction of the merkur scorpio, the xr4ti was the sole merkur product line. A former transam merkur xr4ti which won the gto class at the 1988 24 hours of daytona.
Your question may be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who purchased this item, who are all part of the amazon community. Despite the xr4ti never being sold outside of the united states and canada, andy rouse campaigned one in the british saloon car championship. The xr4ti was rearwheeldrive and reasonably quick for its time, but car shoppers were confused by the merkur brand and the build quality was iffy. Popular merkur models ram truck 1500 ford f150 chevrolet silverado 1500 gmc sierra 1500. Merkur mercury is a defunct automobile brand that was marketed by the lincoln mercury. Welcome to the official merkur encyclopedia, widely imitated and copied, but never improved. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. He purchased his 89 xr4ti new off the lot in the summer of 1989, the. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1989 merkur xr4ti and. Find out what theyre like to drive, and what problems they have. This is the site that is added to weekly, check out the latest in merkur knowldge. Great german rear wheel drive turbo sport coupe my merkur xr4ti is a blast to drive the xr4ti is an affordable german turbo car my manual 5 speed xr gets 24 mpg in daily driving and 28 30 on highway only trips. Msrp, dealer invoice price and costtoown data for new nissan pulsar nx. Merkur dealerships couldnt even move 3,000 of these cars in 1989, which makes this a very rare car.
A product of the ford motor company, the car was a version of the european ford sierra xr4i adapted to us regulations. New merkur xr4ti 3 stainless steel performance exhaust system w downpipe. Jan 11, 2017 sorry for poor editing im still fairly new to filming and ill be doing a lot more diy video style in the future. Nos ford 1985 1989 merkur xr4ti lower control arm front bushing kit e8ry5a486a fits. A model refresh at the end of 1987 included monochromatic paint and a simpler single element rear wing, but in the end there just werent enough buyers that favored the cars formfollowsfunction sensibility and the xr4ti departed the u. It was the first vehicle sold by merkur, followed in 1988 by the merkur scorpio. Used 1989 merkur xr4ti 3 door hatchback turbo mileage. Oem 1985 1989 merkur xr4ti scorpio rear hatch emblem badge. This site is dedicated to merkur xr4ti s some info is applicatble to other 2. Get instant price details on the market value of the 1989 nissan pulsar nx. Bring a trailer auctions is the best place to buy and sell vintage and classic vehicles porsche, bmw, land rover, and more. Board index the club lounge faq frequently asked questions. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 1989 merkur xr4ti 4 cyl, 2. Find great deals on ebay for merkur xr4ti and 1965 mustang.
Imagine youre an american auto executive in the 1980s, and you look with desperation customers heading to bmw showrooms. For 1985 1989 merkur xr4ti fuel filler neck grommet spectra 548vy 1986 1987 fits. Very few of these merkurs are available to own and especially one such as this with only 61. Jun 05, 2012 the xr4ti was rearwheeldrive and reasonably quick for its time, but car shoppers were confused by the merkur brand and the build quality was iffy.