Okay, what, no 2.3.L HSO I4?

Those old Mercury's had some pretty dope-shizzle badges. Its like its real chrome. Not the chrome-over-plastic of cars like Topaz and Sable. But then again, the Topaz still had the upper hand over the competitor's painted-gray badges.

Pulsar? What the hell kinda' name is that? #1984

coolio #formula1

@TexanIdiot25- needs moar horse powah: Your negativity makes me hate all things eight cylindered.

@clinto: God damnit, nobody is ever going to top Toyota's zip tie fix. But guess what, that isn't going to make news. Neither is the truck frame problem. But this Ford cruise control thing will.

Oh look, a Camry.

There is a concerning lack of chrome in these pictures. I'm not seeing enough faux wood either.

Woah, I am sure glad we don't have big meanies like that here in Americaland!

These things are all sorts bad ass. Its a reminder of why the Ford Tempo rocked to #5 best seller in its first year on sale.

Race wars everybody!

@MushyHeirloom: Oh yes. From 1985, Ford introduced the SRS airbag option. In '88, they gave you the choice of traditional seatbelt, driver's side airbag, or the powered shoulder belts.

@Ralph Wiley's In His Grip: These are true things. The Tempo, and Topaz, were Ford's second modern-era entry. That is to say, they were the second models boasting the Jack Telnack design language or aerodynamic efficiency. By todays standards, nothing impressive. Compared to Caprice, Impala, St. Regis, Fury, and…

@JeepyJayhawk: It was my Tempo's VIN.

Or we could just put the shitty tires and shitty rims from my ma's Silverado on them and see what happens.

So its like the 1980s, only with less awesome?

@JeepyJayhawk: Well, I personally don't care for attention. But maybe, just maybe, the Mercury Topaz will be just that much more recognized in the world.

Most definitely the Mercury Topaz LTS. If I were actually famous, I would not be surprised at all if that Topaz got more attention then the common Ferrari.

"I really enjoyed drawing it."

Does it have powerized seat belts? If not, I don't give a damn.