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Jan 14, 2010 | 11:09 AM

#261

FordBlueHeart

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From: Traverse City

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Originally Posted by Coupe66US

But when driving test mules, all one needs to do is slap on an "M" plate and VIOLA, street legal...

Sounds good to me, but has anyone ever seen the FR500CJ on the street heading to the strip? I didn't think they could do it still. I don't know nothing!?
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Jan 14, 2010 | 11:13 AM

#262

Coupe66US

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From: Flint, MI

Typically, race prepped cars are trailered to and from track test events. Wouldn't want an unexpected event happen on the way to the track...

Jan 14, 2010 | 12:32 PM

#263

CHPMustang

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From: NorCal

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Originally Posted by RandyW

Here's another idea for the return of the Capri. Mazda is allegedly thinking about bringing back the RX-7. Since Ford and Mazda frequently do platform sharing, how about using the chassis of the new RX-7 with an entirely different body and an EcoBoost V6 to reincarnate the Mercury Capri?

Or, when they come out with an entirely new Mustang in 2014(?) make a Mercury Capri version. Cut it down a little so it's just a two-seater, give it a "bubble glass" hatchback and blistered fenders like it had in the mid-80's, standard T-tops, and the Mustang's powertrain.

How about another Capri along the lines of how it was reincarnated on the Fox-body Mustang platform? I really dug those versions with their different bodies and interiors to differentiate them from that era Mustang but with all the same good mechanicals.

It could be done again but there has to be a really good marketing case to support a separate Mercury version.

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Jan 14, 2010 | 01:05 PM

#264

laserred38

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I wish we would be seeing more RWD vehicles in the Lincoln-Mercury future, but I really wouldn't hold my breath. I fear that Mercury isn't long for this world...

Jan 14, 2010 | 01:58 PM

#265

94gt

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I would have loved to see a new couger, but I think Mercury needs to be put to bed.

Jan 14, 2010 | 02:35 PM

#266

Overboost

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I could honestly see a new Lincoln RWD coupe before a Mercury. I don't see them living past 2015 with the current lineup. We'll know more when the new Explorer is unveiled, as they'll lose another item in their (Mercury's) collection.

Jan 14, 2010 | 04:38 PM

#267

montreal ponies

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Originally Posted by Texas Red

Winter? What's that?

It'll be sixty degrees in December, with the Texas sun out and my windows down. I'll take a picture for ya.

Hey Texas Red: READ MY LIPS

Jan 14, 2010 | 04:43 PM

#268

montreal ponies

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Going to the Montreal auto show on Monday, i know there will be a couple of 2011 GT's and V6 too, so i'll make sure not to forget my cam. Will take as many pics as possible, i'm on a mission.

Jan 14, 2010 | 04:51 PM

#269

Texas Red

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From: My heart's still in Austin, TX.

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Originally Posted by montreal ponies

Hey Texas Red: READ MY LIPS

Oh, trust me when I say we pay for amusing 'winter' weather with a summer that'd make you assume that whole '20 miles to Texas, 25 to Hell' analogy is true. It'll be 108 degrees in the shade, if you're resting next to the ice chest.

Jan 14, 2010 | 05:19 PM

#270

RickyD

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From: QC, Canada

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Originally Posted by montreal ponies

Going to the Montreal auto show on Monday, i know there will be a couple of 2011 GT's and V6 too, so i'll make sure not to forget my cam. Will take as many pics as possible, i'm on a mission.

Great... please post as many as you can !!

BTW, your PM does not work... I will try calling you later tonight or sometimes tomorrow.

Jan 14, 2010 | 05:52 PM

#271

montreal ponies

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Originally Posted by Texas Red

Off topic here, but i'm glad we don't have to wait for the next tornado to hit. We have a nice valley here called the St-Laurence, but aint nothing compare to the "tornado alley"

back to OP.

The more i look at that yellow GT, or whatever that new color is, it is growing on me, hope they have a dupicate here at the Mtl show.

Jan 14, 2010 | 05:53 PM

#272

montreal ponies

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Originally Posted by RickyD

Great... please post as many as you can !!

BTW, your PM does not work... I will try calling you later tonight or sometimes tomorrow.

Rick, must has something to do with those options in my user CP. Whatever, nothing like a phone call.
Talk to you soon bro.

Jan 15, 2010 | 02:08 AM

#273

IWantMyNewGT

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From: Northern California

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Originally Posted by laserred38

...I fear that Mercury isn't long for this world...

I'm afraid you're right. Too bad, because back in the day they produced some great cars. I've always wanted a '63 S-55 or a '68 Cougar GT-E

. I wouldn't mind owning a '54 Sun Valley, either.

Jan 16, 2010 | 04:34 PM

#274

Arrow

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Originally Posted by 94gt

I would have loved to see a new couger, but I think Mercury needs to be put to bed.

The way things are going with the new Mustangs, I don't think there's a point in making a new Cougar.

Jan 16, 2010 | 09:50 PM

#275

foolio2k4

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anyone know if the new transmission from the 5.0 will not be a remote shifter like the 05-10 version? I hate our remote shifter crap.

Jan 16, 2010 | 10:14 PM

#276

mjbarnet

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From: Iowa City

Anyone happen to catch if the rear axles were painted on the Mustangs at the show?

Jan 16, 2010 | 11:56 PM

#277

Overboost

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Originally Posted by mjbarnet

Anyone happen to catch if the rear axles were painted on the Mustangs at the show?

I'll look tomorrow when I go.

Jan 17, 2010 | 12:26 AM

#278

Twin Turbo

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Originally Posted by mjbarnet

Anyone happen to catch if the rear axles were painted on the Mustangs at the show?

Even if they are, they're show cars, meant to be prodded and poked and investigated in minute detail..............production cars could be different

Jan 17, 2010 | 07:39 AM

#279

RickyD

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Going to the Montreal Auto Show this morning... hopefully, they will have the 2011 Mustang GT and GT/CS...

Jan 17, 2010 | 12:33 PM

#280

RickyD

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Nothing... dissapointing... Just one 2010 GT and one V6... not even a Shelby or modded Mustang...