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Sandy
Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 6205 Location: Northern New Jersey GSP Exit 148
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75coug
Joined: 23 Sep 2004 Posts: 995 Location: Van Alstyne, TX
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:34 am Post subject: |
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Thanks. That is great stuff. I enjoyed comparing what is on my car to the list. _________________ Robert
1989 ascMcLaren convertible - royal gold
1986 ascMcLaren convertible - red
1984 ascMcLaren convertible - white |
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negusm Site Admin
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 5183 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:35 am Post subject: |
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YAY! 85 Numbers!
14,254 had Speed Control
Thats alot. I wouldn't have thunk it. _________________ 1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
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MHISSTC
Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Posts: 44 Location: Goodland, KS
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 2:54 am Post subject: |
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I'm enjoyin'.
Thanks. |
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Sandy
Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 6205 Location: Northern New Jersey GSP Exit 148
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 5:44 am Post subject: |
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I wish I had gotten color breakouts, too. I requested, but they were not included, and I didn't wanna be a "pest" ~ In retrospect, I wish I had been a pest! _________________ Sandy passed away in 2012. He will be forever missed.
1990 Final Car prior to the 12 Silver Anny Editions
1990 Silver Pearl Anny Edition
1986 Coupe Full Pkg #109 of 114.
http://public.fotki.com/ascmclaren/ascmclaren_capris/sandys_mclarens/ |
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negusm Site Admin
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 5183 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 6:46 am Post subject: |
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How about GS/RS numbers?
I know it breaks down the engines but I'm assuming then what you have doesn't specifically say GS vs RS? So we can't be sure how many GS cars got a 5.0?
-Mike _________________ 1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
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Sandy
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Euro#13
Joined: 30 Aug 2004 Posts: 196 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 3:12 pm Post subject: |
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Sandy,
I think you have mentioned it before, but remind me again. The numbers from the "Illustrated Mercury Buyers Guide" say there were a total of 19,261 in 1985. Is the total printed for '85 in that book incorrect?
Thanks,
Brent _________________ Former owner of EuroCoupe #13
1985 Mercury Cougar XR-7 5-speed; 1 of 7,860
1971 Ford Ranchero; 1 of 2,595
Hi-Jumper mid-engine sandrail w/2.3 turbo |
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negusm Site Admin
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 5183 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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How did Sandy put it to me....
The pages of that book are not suitable to pick up your dog's poo.
Did I get close?
-Mike _________________ 1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
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fredzilla
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 155 Location: New England
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:20 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah , would of been nice to also see the break down
for the GS/RS t-top,sunroof #'s.....and compare them to 86#'s
Although, if you add the total for 85 both GS/RS t-top,sunroof's
you get 4,272.
Do the same with the 86#'s.....you get 5,186.
Total's are very close. |
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fredzilla
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 155 Location: New England
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know VIN to this car. Not sure if it's authenticity
but looks like one of those rare GS/5.0.
Has anybody seen this one?
http://www.foureyedpride.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=1428
Like MHISSTC's ..it has the same GS/5.0 features except it has the sport seats. |
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negusm Site Admin
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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I'm on it... _________________ 1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
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Sandy
Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 6205 Location: Northern New Jersey GSP Exit 148
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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The pages of that book are not suitable to pick up your dog's poo.
Pretty much sums it up!
Explanation:
The UNbelievable has happened! When I originally wrote to my contact at Mercury, I was sent a more complete listing than what I printed here & on FEP. What happened is that somewhere along the line, Sandy LOST it ! Looked all over, could never find. So..... I wrote (this now years later) again, and was sent the listing herein for the 1985s.
So......
Just heard from Mike Negus. Guess What ? Sandy had sent a copy of the ORIGINAL listing to Mike, (around the turn of the century) and Mike Has it!!! I told Mike to just add to my listing the info.
Some bad news. I am going into the hospital Thursday for some tests. I will be home for lunch!!! The tests may indicate the need for surgury. This we want to avoid if possible. McLaren Guru is scared Sihtless. Almost as bad as having to drive a Toyota Sentra~~
I'll be off the board much of Thursday, so hang onto those questions....
"S" _________________ Sandy passed away in 2012. He will be forever missed.
1990 Final Car prior to the 12 Silver Anny Editions
1990 Silver Pearl Anny Edition
1986 Coupe Full Pkg #109 of 114.
http://public.fotki.com/ascmclaren/ascmclaren_capris/sandys_mclarens/
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Euro#13
Joined: 30 Aug 2004 Posts: 196 Location: Michigan
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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Sandy wrote: | The pages of that book are not suitable to pick up your dog's poo.
Pretty much sums it up!
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Well, I wouldn't go that far. Yes that book may not be the most accurate but what book out there is 100% accurate.
It's still a fairly good resource for Mercury cars in general, especially since we don't really have much else out there in book form.
Sorry to hear about that Sandy, hope everything goes well with the tests.
Brent _________________ Former owner of EuroCoupe #13
1985 Mercury Cougar XR-7 5-speed; 1 of 7,860
1971 Ford Ranchero; 1 of 2,595
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negusm Site Admin
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 5183 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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I fixed up the page.
I have been meaning to track down that book just to get a look at it.
-Mike _________________ 1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
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