[Shotimes] SVT Taurus?

[Donald Mallinson]

No such thing as an SVT Taurus.  The dual exhaust on a 3.8 
(and it is the 2-1-2 style as on the SHO) means this was 
probably a Police Taurus, and such DID exist.  The SVT 
badge, if there is an add-on by an owner after it was built.

I have a "police intercepter" 1996 SHO, and of course, no 
such animal exists, they quit offering the police package on 
the Taurus by 1996.  But I put it on for fun and to try to 
get people to quit tailgating.  But it doesn't work most 
times.  Usually people come up closer to read it!  ;)

Two big issues with that car.  The 3.8 is known for blowing 
(leaking) head gaskets.  Also the transmissions are prone to 
die early and often.  As an ex-police car it has probably 
been thrashed to within an inch of it's total life.  I would 
only buy it if it was Well under $1000 and drove like brand new!

Don Mallinson

Harry Seaman wrote:
> Anybody know if such a thing exists? There is a '93 Taurus for sale, marked
> SVT Police Interceptor. Dual exhaust, 3.8 motor, automatic (ughh), steel
> wheels, pretty plain otherwise.  I never heard of an SVT Taurus.
> 
> So I'm wondering about this for a winter car. Any known issues with the 3.8?
> Would it be the same transmission used in the SHO? Any comments welcome...
> 
> Harry
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