[Shotimes] SHO vs. Merkur Scorpio

[kerbyh@netzero.net]

The Merkur Scorpio was a car in dire need of an engine.  The 2.8 V-6 just didn't cut it the US.  Well, it also needed a dealer body that didn't know how to sell a car without a carriage roof on it...

Kerby

-- "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net> wrote:
One of my Ford buddies had an '88-'89 (I forget the year) Scorpio 4-door as
his company car, and loved it. He then got two SHOs in a row (a '90 and a
mocha '91) as company cars. He liked the power of the SHOs, but the Scorpio
was his favorite for the other amenities. FWIW, I remember the
tilt-adjustable rear seats, which were very nice!

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of David Rosicke
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 1:04 PM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] SHO vs. Merkur Scorpio

Perfect timing!  This just in from the Hillman list.
 
Dave R.
 
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Subject: [HillmanCars] Re: Auto Wish List
 
Really difficult question for me now that I am... 
errr... older!

As a young man I wanted an AC Cobra, a Packard Clipper
(I had a Dinky of it and in UK in 1955 it was really
exotic!), likewise a Studebaker Hawk!

However, my first 111c Minx Convertible (bought for
99GBP in North London - P/X'ed my fathers' Rover 75!)
was the most useable car and it looked as good in 1967
as it does today.

Later on in life, my favourite modern car was a (3
month old) 24v Ford Granada Scorpio (breathed on by
Cosworth). Lord, that thing could shift. I used to
drive from Aylesbury to Luxembourg and back, via
Brussels. At first I had a Rover 820e and Merc and
BMWs would come up behind me at 100MPH and flash their
lights for me to shift over... hence the Granada...
and it had no bells and whistles on it apart from the
tiny '24v' on the bootlid. 

As the 24v wasn't sold in europe, but the Granada was,
I had the same Merc/BMW's up my arse... but things
turned out really differently as the Grannie had a top
speed of 155+...

I sold it after 6 years when it had 195000 on it.
Lovely fond memories of that car..

Today, I'd love a pristine 1954 Chevrolet 3100. (1/2
ton Ute). But honestly, for pootling round town - the
Minx still has it all!

Alan P

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Message: 6
From: "Godfrey, David" 
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2005 09:44:04 -0500
Subject: [Shotimes] SHO vs. Merkur Scorpio

Hi gang,

I bought a '94 SHO to replace my wifes '88 Merkur Scorpio. And yes, I have a
weakness for odd-ball ford products. "But hon, it's such a NEAT car....".
The SHO has all the options, sunroof, leather, etc., similar to her Scorpio
(which she loves to drive, BTW). I was cutting the yard yesterday and had
the SHO and her '88 Scorpio parked behind each other on the street. It is
amazing to see the similar styling themes on the cars. The front bumper,
fender line, quarter panel shape, the window behind the passenger door, and
roof line all have a similar profile. The cabin "greenhouse" on the Scorp is
longer, but the SHO has the same roof shape. Scorp guys might gag at the
notion, as might the SHO crowd, but the 94 SHO could easily be a 94 Scorpio.


In straight line driving the Scorp has the SHO beat as far as ride quality.
The over boosted steering is somewhat annoying to me though Julia will
probably like it. As soon as there is a turn in the road or a hill the SHO
takes over. Imagine a Scorpio with 220 HP. The SHO corners very well, it
stays nice and level with no discernable body roll. During highway cruising,
except for the ride, and this is a small difference, the SHO wins due to
it's power. At 70+ MPH it does not seem to be working as hard as the
Scorpio. The SHO, like the Scorpio, is a fun car to drive.

A couple of items I'm looking for for the SHO is a good truck rubber seal
and the seat trim pieces, color is grey, for the outside if the seats. If
any of ya'll have these please contact me off line.

Ya'll take care,
DG
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