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Login to post Forums » $2012 Classifieds » Merkur Scorpio with Cologne V6 - $1200

Jan. 23, 2012 7:35 p.m. DukeOfUndersteer SuperDork

not mine, have never heard of such a car...

88 Merkur Scorpio

This is a Ford car that was imported from Germany to compete with BMW, Mercedes, and other high end luxury sedans. It is 5 door hatchback sedan with euro styling. Car is extra clean for its year. Bought to restore, but haven't had the time to get around to it. Must sell. It has been garage kept for the majority of its life. now under carport .If don't sell this week will fix and drive myself. This car cost over $30,000 new in 1988 and only sold at 800 Lincoln-Mercury dealers

Pros: Cologne 2.9 liter multi-port fuel injection, V6 with 118000 miles Auto transmission( ford A4LD ) Leather interior ( Like new other than some wear on drivers seat) Very clean body only two small rust spots, and has new replacement panels Floor pan is in excellent shape along with fuel lines and break lines Fully equipped with power everything Sun roof Original owners manual, jack, and spare Original tibbe keys that have the light (rare) Along with a Helm Publications Ford quality service manual. (Not like an Auto Zone manual) 4 wheel disk with ABS Cons: Has a transmission leak (front seal $10 part but have to drop tranny to fix ) Needs some of the trim panels on interior put back on. (have all parts) Clear coat peeling Needs exhaust from cat. back Dead battery ( will jump start to hear run )

For more information and photos please e-mail or call (NO TEXT) 304 -615-5529

http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/2813492789.html
Jan. 23, 2012 8:30 p.m. Knurled Dork

ALL Scorpios had the Cologne V6.

I wouldn't list that as a "pro".

Scorpios are weird cars, kinda big-brother of the XR4Ti only not. (They are not really related to the Sierra, although I guess they can donate the rear suspension to allow discs on an XR4Ti)

They're kinda like if Ford made a hatchback 5-series. These may actually slot between the mid-80s 5 and 7 series for size. Now think about driving a tank like that with a Ranger 2.9 mated to nothing but an automatic.
Jan. 23, 2012 9:55 p.m. fast_eddie_72 SuperDork

Hey now! You're going to hurt my Capri's feelings. What's wrong with a Cologne V6? I have a Scorpio motor in my garage that will eventually find it's way into my Capri in place of the Cologne 2600 that's in it now. You know. The one I can't get to run right.
Jan. 23, 2012 10:07 p.m. Tom_Spangler Reader

Never heard of it? You must be a youngin'

Seems like a dime a dozen SOHC 4.0 out of an Explorer would drop right in there....
Jan. 23, 2012 10:16 p.m. Knurled Dork

fast_eddie_72 wrote:

Hey now! You're going to hurt my Capri's feelings. What's wrong with a Cologne V6? I have a Scorpio motor in my garage that will eventually find it's way into my Capri in place of the Cologne 2600 that's in it now. You know. The one I can't get to run right.

You and I both know there's a world of difference between a 2600 and the 2.9 truck motor I don't think even the camshafts interchange.
Jan. 23, 2012 11:49 p.m. fast_eddie_72 SuperDork

Respect the Cologne V6...

Especially when it's sporting the Kugelfischer injection. Sweet.

But the 2.9 came in some pretty sweet flavors too, like the Cosworth 24 valve.

But the 2.9 in that Granada doesn't have a lot to apologize for. Okay, except for maybe the two Bosch air meters. But the twin throttle body is cool!

Still, nice little engine, that.

Guess I can't leave an ode to the Cologne without a 2.8 Injection.
Jan. 24, 2012 5:32 a.m. integraguy SuperDork

I was just thinking this weekend that I wish I could find one of these locally.

Having driven about 4 or 5 different Capris over the years, and 1 or 2 Rangers with the 2.8 or 2.9 engine, I would say the engine is a pretty decent powerplant...usually. The older, smaller displacement versions actually seem to be the better engines, but that may just be due to less stringent emissions controls. Like many small(er) displacement engines, the automatic is definitely a CON. As a truck engine, yeah, it's okay, but the 2.8 or 2.9 with auto somehow manages to slip "over the line" and becomes a bit too trucky. Heck, even with the manual (and there were a few/very few of these with manual transmissions) they aren't nearly the car a BMW is.

I'd buy it for the unusual hatchback in such a largish car, which both BMW and Audi have recently "resurrected".
Jan. 24, 2012 1:29 p.m. ohms New Reader

theres one in nj - http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/2762424133.html

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Jan. 24, 2012 6:18 p.m. integraguy SuperDork

The one in NJ is about 1100 miles from where I now live. And as is par for 99% of CL ads....no pucking mention of miles on the odo. BUT, can sure talk up those "Euro" parts, can't we?
Jan. 25, 2012 2:36 a.m. OEMPartHaus New Reader

I wouldnt mind getting a Scorp. I have had several XRs. Including two right now.

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