1987 Merkur XR4Ti Base Hatchback 3-Door 2.3L

For auction is a an intact 1987 Mercury Merkur XR4Ti. It has been in the family since new, riginally purchased new in Cheyenne Wyoming. It was handed down from mysister there, o my folks here in the Chicago area in 1997. My mom was the primary driver, ut my dad & I drove it as well. My folks have passed away,(Dad in December of last year)so I am selling this vehicle and another, hat were titled in his name. I have a clear title for this Merkur in my name, n which to conduct a sale with. The car is fully drivable, nd could go any distance reliably.

Quite a bit of routine maintenance and repair has been done on the car to continue it on as a daily driver. I have a folder which containsa complete service history from the time it was new. Therefore, n the description I'll simplyhighlight what is unique:

• 1998-Install Borla Muffler & Stainless Steel Tailpipe Tip
• 1998-Install Silicone Fiber Wrap on A/C Lo-side Hose
• 2000-Install Amsoil Dual Remote Engine Oil Filtering System
• 2000-1st Transmission Overhaul w/Installation of Transgo SK-C3 Shift Kit & 1qt Remote Inline Fluid Filter
• 2000-Install Holley HP Anialator Ign. & Coil (control box currently disabled)
• 2004-2nd Transmission Overhaul
• 2007-Install Upgraded Front Control Arms w/Poly Bushings
• 2009/10-3rd Transmission Overhaul w/SynLube Transmission FluidInstalled

Currently, he car drives as it should. It starts immediately when cold. However, f you shut it off within say less than a minute after a cold start, ou may have to put your foot in the gas to get it to restart. Warm restarts are fine. It's a lot of fun to drive,and is willing tomotor alongbriskly at around town speeds. At highway speeds it is still smooth, ust noisier in the interior from the exhaust,notablyat 70 mph or above. The tires on it now are H-rated BF Goodrich Touring TA's with close to 90% tread remaining all the way around, ith no weather cracking. There are two known electrical issues. First, he turn signals act up when the brake is depressed. Related are the emergency flashers which won't stay off,thereforeit's switch has beensecured in one position, ith the fuse removed. The otheris the 3 yellow warning lights in the center of the console.With the engine running, heyflashtogether erratically, et are off most of the time. Thebody has decent paint on it, ome places it's shinier than others. The hood, oof, nd rear wing are the worst from oxidation. There is rust forming under the trim in places, nd some places where rust is bubbling under unbroken paint. The front valence was redone about 10 years ago, ut needs painting (chipping from flexing) again, ut doesn't have any cracks or breaks in it. The headlights are yellowed, nd the housings broken at some of their mounts.The windshield doesn't have any cracks or scratches in it, ut it does have quite a bit of pitting on it. There is sand pitting on it from it's time in Cheyenne, nd some larger specks which appear to be from welding spatter. The underside of the vehicle is in remarkably good shape corrosion wise, nd without damage.The interior is in verynice shape. Thereare cigarette burns in a couple of places,but no further deterioration from it. Extras: An extra radio and amplifier are included. There is afactory rear view mirror attachment pad... unopened. Along with the original owners manual, s a complete factory manual, oose leaf in a 3-ring binder. This car with some minor repair, ould continue as a daily driver, r bethe foundation for an enthusiast looking to the build the vehicle into a custom marque. Thanks for looking!