The Merkur was actually sold in Europe as the Ford Sierra XR4Ti, starting in ‘82....the SVO Mustang didn’t start production until ‘84...but that’s so close, either is possible.

I always suspected the XR4Ti was the source for the strange double spoiler used on the SVO Mustangs.

I live in Knoxville, TN...a few weeks ago, we were all surprised when the speed limits were RAISED on several stretches of Interstate...the DOT said that the majority of drivers were driving at those speeds anyway....

Mine was a ‘64 Galaxie 500XL, Pagoda Green with a black interior..I still miss that car.

Nice work....in one short, concise paragraph, you described the issue that’s been dogging GM for 50 years now.

I was fortunate back in those days...as a kid, our family cars were a ‘57 Chevy two-door post that dad had hot-rodded, (11.20 quarter-mile times), and a ‘67 SS/RS Camaro...so I got educated early.

I wouldn’t be too hard on Dodge about the stodgy styling...at least those didn’t have under engineered front suspensions that promoted ball joint failures from a possibility to a likelihood. 

Looks are one thing...but if you’ve ever driven a Mustang II....

I’m not really a fan...but the name is my biggest objection.

The mistake being made here is an expectation that Uber cares about....human beings.

Jaguar, Land Rover, and Fiat have been researching...but so far, apparently haven’t found there to be an actual limit.

I expect that within three years, dealerships won’t have nearly as much an issue with excess inventory....I’m expecting Chrysler will be gone, Dodge will be reduced to maybe one or two models, and only Ram and Jeep left as the only “domestic” brands you’ll see on dealership lots.

I have the original article with that picture...it’s a classic!

When I was a kid, after the Saratoga came back from Vietnam, we took a Dependent’s Day cruise on the Sara...they took us about 90 nautical miles offshore, launched aircraft, and gave us a heck of a show. Even the old Forrestal class ships were impressive. My father was an AMH attached to VA-37.

All I kept thinking of was Wile E Coyote...

Within 3-5 years, all that will remain of Chrysler will be Ram trucks, and Jeep.

All you had to do was drive one a bit....or try to maintain one that was driven regularly.

The problem is one of the customer base, and perception.

Since you’ve pulled the 120v system in favor of a solar charging system, I’d be tempted to set up a charging system that keeps the batteries charged from the towing vehicle while you’re driving, so you’re fully topped off when you arrive at your campsite...good insurance against cloudy weather keeping you from having…

Considering the abominations I see being made these days for “non-enthusiasts”, yours might be one of the strongest recommendations I’ve read for buying a Flex.