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Published on May 18th, 2017 | by BajaBusta

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TV’s Patrick Duffy Compares the 1986 Ford Taurus to the F16, Space Shuttle and IBM Computer

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Widely previewed throughout 1985, and first sold in the 1986 model year, the Taurus was one of Ford Motor Company’s most successful models. The smooth , all new 1986 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable not only replaced the dated Fairmont based “little” LTD, and Marquis (respectively), but proved a much better seller at over 236,000 Taurus’, and 96,000 Sables, for its nine month model year. The company spent five years and $3 billion to develop the Taurus/Sable, and when it was introduced, the car’s advanced engineering and aerodynamic design drew widespread praise. Offering front drive, three trim levels, sedan and wagon body styles, and a host of sensible features, Taurus/Sable fast became a symbol of Detroit’s new “can-do” attitude and ability to compete against even high buck imports.  Base prices were in the $10,000 to $14,000 range. By 1992 the Taurus had become the best selling car in the United States, barely beating out the Honda Accord, which had held that position since 1989.

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5 Responses to TV’s Patrick Duffy Compares the 1986 Ford Taurus to the F16, Space Shuttle and IBM Computer

  1. Rosemary Parker says:

    I have a 1986 with about 60,000 original miles for sale if anyone is interested

    • Shaun Waite says:

      Is a wagon or sedan? What color is it? is it an L, GL, or LX? It’s okay of you already sold the car I’m just curious.

  2. Shaun Waite says:

    I love these cars so much. I want to restore a 1986 Ford Taurus LX wagon in medium canyon red and fully optioned.

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  4. Jason says:

    Ernie Anderson VO! Awesome, the legend.

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