Other Makes motorcycles for sale in Estes Park, Colorado

Other Makes : Merkur Scorpio Base Hatchback 5-Door 1988 merkur scorpio base hatchback 5 door 2.9 l

$1,250

Estes Park, Colorado

This was our primary car up to 4 years ago when the steering rack and steering column coupling failed and needed replacing. Instead of fixing it, we parked it and bought a new car - with the intention of replacing the steering rack and coupling someday. But other projects gained priority and we never got to it. Sometime during the past 4 years, mice took up residence for a short time and have caused some damage. Today, for the first time in 4 years, after checking the fluids and charging the battery she started right up and ran strong and smooth. (Since the steering needs replaced, we were unable to test drive her.) For those of you who know about the Merkur Scorpio and her sporty little brother XR4TI, Merkurs were fairly expensive high end cars for their time. They were made by Ford in Germany. Scorpios are somewhat rare and were only made for two years, 1988 and 1989. We bought our Scorpio in 1997, 17 years ago, and have thoroughly enjoyed her. But since we've had her sitting for 4 years, and now with no expectation to bring her back to what she was, we realize it's time to let her go. Given that these cars are somewhat scarce and the fact there are several who really enjoy maintaining this breed (see: The Merkur Club of America), we find it difficult and kind of a shame to send her to the local salvage yard for crushing when it is reasonable for someone to use her as a project car or as a donor car for those somewhat scarce parts. As a project car, at a minimum, she can be brought back to life by fixing (or replacing) the steering rack and steering column coupling. A good upholstery cleaning will be also be necessary. As a donor car, she is full of parts that still have much life in them. We are located in Estes Park, Colorado. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. With kind regards... Nov 24, additional information: I was concerned about the mouse odor so I did a little research on the internet. Looks like it is a common problem that has several solutions. There are commercial enzyme type and common baking soda/vinegar/alcohol solutions that writers claim are reasonably easy and quite successful. I've not tried any so I can't provide first hand experience. But if it is successful this would be important in considering this car. - hope that's helpful.

Trim Base Hatchback 5 Door