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Curbside Classics Archives
Merkur Archive
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![The idea seemed so simple. Ford could satisfy North Americans’ increasing appetite for sporty European cars by importing one already in production. A popular Euro sports coupe could siphon off […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1989-Merkur-XR4Ti-RF-1.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Car Show Classic: 1989 Merkur XR4Ti – Straight From Germany To A Footnote")
Car Show Classic: 1989 Merkur XR4Ti – Straight From Germany To A Footnote
Posted on February 19, 2025 | 46 CommentsThe idea seemed so simple. Ford could satisfy North Americans’ increasing appetite for sporty European cars by importing one already in production. A popular Euro sports coupe could siphon off […] -
![(first posted 5/26/2016) True story: I’ve never been more dumbfounded at finding a Curbside Classic than I was when I spotted this Merkur Scorpio two weeks ago. Ever since […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/IMG_5700.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Curbside Classic: 1988 Merkur Scorpio – Yes, I Finally Found One!")
Curbside Classic: 1988 Merkur Scorpio – Yes, I Finally Found One!
Posted on May 26, 2022 | 171 Comments(first posted 5/26/2016) True story: I’ve never been more dumbfounded at finding a Curbside Classic than I was when I spotted this Merkur Scorpio two weeks ago. Ever since […] -
![With the recent record low temperatures in parts of Australia and New Zealand, it seems only fitting to dig out pictures of an arctic white Merkur covered in snow on […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/IMG_1436.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "CC Outtake: The Forecast Calls For Snow on the Sierra")
CC Outtake: The Forecast Calls For Snow on the Sierra
Posted on July 23, 2014 | 40 CommentsWith the recent record low temperatures in parts of Australia and New Zealand, it seems only fitting to dig out pictures of an arctic white Merkur covered in snow on […] -
![The U.S.-market Merkur Scorpio is merely a blip on the radar of automotive blunders in history. It owes its failure to numerous factors – styling not even being the most […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Merkur-Scorpio-revised-styling-bsr2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "What If: Merkur Scorpio Sedan?")
What If: Merkur Scorpio Sedan?
Posted on July 1, 2014 | 31 CommentsThe U.S.-market Merkur Scorpio is merely a blip on the radar of automotive blunders in history. It owes its failure to numerous factors – styling not even being the most […] -
![When was the last time you saw one of these? This pristine 1988 Merkur XR4Ti was found and posted to the CC Cohort by Constantine Hannaher. It looks brand new […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/82613-Merkur4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&ssl=1 "Cohort Outtake: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti – Importiert Aus Köln")
Cohort Outtake: 1988 Merkur XR4Ti – Importiert Aus Köln
Posted on October 6, 2013 | 31 CommentsWhen was the last time you saw one of these? This pristine 1988 Merkur XR4Ti was found and posted to the CC Cohort by Constantine Hannaher. It looks brand new […]
