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Maxwell
20th April 2014, 10:47
Seen this for sale with North Yorkshire RS Spares and just had to have it. Was too cheap and rare (and rare looking) to pass up.

Usual XR4Ti spec:
2.3 8v "lima" Turbo with few wee odds and ends done. (silicone boost hose, 3dr cossie interior, wanky mk2 mondeo wheels)

For people who don't know what it is, have a read:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merkur_XR4Ti

It was being raced by Andy Rouse prior to the Sierra Cosworth being born, and his feedback to Ford SVO/SVE in Boreham, helped Ford develop the Sierra Cosworth.

Initial Plans:

Give it a good buff and tidy up
4x4 Sapphire Cosworth wheels off my Flint Grey car

Plans down the line:
-30mm springs
17" Comp MO6s in grey to match the bottom half
Polish the Cam cover
Enjoy it.

Pics:

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o166/JohnMaxwell1986/Merkur6_zps3e95d2f8.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o166/JohnMaxwell1986/Merkur2_zps0d17b9cd.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o166/JohnMaxwell1986/Merkur1_zpsaea0207e.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o166/JohnMaxwell1986/Merkur5_zpsee0dd5ee.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o166/JohnMaxwell1986/Merkur4_zps3be5f6d0.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o166/JohnMaxwell1986/Merkur3_zps6b325606.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o166/JohnMaxwell1986/Merkur7_zps0cc22ed1.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o166/JohnMaxwell1986/Merkur8_zps81a7a58e.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o166/JohnMaxwell1986/Merkur9_zps9a03d503.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o166/JohnMaxwell1986/Merkur12_zps5b661dd5.jpg
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o166/JohnMaxwell1986/Merkur10_zps9e32d5af.jpg


Cheers
vtectransplant
20th April 2014, 11:29
Looks tidy :)

Mate had an XR4x4 when we first passed our tests in the mid 90's.... Loved it!
Nik_L
20th April 2014, 11:48
What's the deal with the speedo??
Maxwell
20th April 2014, 12:17
What's the deal with the speedo??

It's a yank set of clocks. So I would say they only have it showing as far as 80mph, as anything beyond that and the 5-0 would have busted caps in peoples asses!!

:homme:
MuZiZZle
20th April 2014, 12:26
It's a yank set of clocks. So I would say they only have it showing as far as 80mph, as anything beyond that and the 5-0 would have busted caps in peoples asses!!

:homme:

I like them, the red means danger
Maxwell
20th April 2014, 12:29
I like them, the red means danger

I think you will find, when a Ford built car is concerned, the red is where is blows a head gasket haha
MuZiZZle
20th April 2014, 12:30
I think you will find, when a Ford built car is concerned, the red is where is blows a head gasket haha

isn't that the ignition?
Maxwell
20th April 2014, 12:31
No, it would actually be when it leaves the showroom :S
JoeHindle
20th April 2014, 18:27
This. Is. Awesome.

You deserve some sort of award for having some of the coolest cars on the forum!


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Maxwell
20th April 2014, 19:14
I wouldnt go that far. Having rare heaps of shite Fords, should earn me a bravery award. Not a cool award haha
JoeHindle
20th April 2014, 19:15
I wouldnt go that far. Having rare heaps of shite Fords, should earn me a bravery award. Not a cool award haha


Haha they are all beautiful old Fords mate!


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JT361
24th April 2014, 10:19
I was looking at this one, doing the man maths if i could afford it! Did you pay what they were asking or did you put in an offer?