NJSteve3 Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 All this excitement about the "new" Taurus is probably more good than bad. From a design perspective, though, at least one heritage cue should be examined: The 86 - 95 Taurus basically had no grille, just a body colored fascia, which defined its look. Subsequent Taurus models grew a real grille, but never as prominent as the 2008 FH/T. Any thoughts on a body color grille or other mods to approximate the legacy design? Photoshop, anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 How about an SHO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!!TED!!! Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Done, see "2008 Ford Taurus Heritage Edition"! :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJSteve3 Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) Done, see "2008 Ford Taurus Heritage Edition"! :shades: Thanks - Quality work, maybe a bit too "over the top" in it's accuracy, but I appreciate the effort!! Edited February 9, 2007 by NJSteve3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 As a past owner of 2 Tauruses, a then new 86 MT-5 and a slightly then used 95 SHO (both 5 speed MTX) I like the idea of renaming the capable if bland 500. Since Yamaha still is involvrd with Ford...at least at Volvo....another SHO would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 As a past owner of 2 Tauruses, a then new 86 MT-5 and a slightly then used 95 SHO (both 5 speed MTX) I like the idea of renaming the capable if bland 500. Since Yamaha still is involvrd with Ford...at least at Volvo....another SHO would be great! Nice. I'm not sure the no grille look works well with the 500/Taurus' more upright lines. I like the scooped hood and black trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 As a past owner of 2 Tauruses, a then new 86 MT-5 and a slightly then used 95 SHO (both 5 speed MTX) I like the idea of renaming the capable if bland 500. Since Yamaha still is involvrd with Ford...at least at Volvo....another SHO would be great! Ya know I have been wondering what the new Taurus would look like with the rear quarter windows filled in and I like it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJSteve3 Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 As a past owner of 2 Tauruses, a then new 86 MT-5 and a slightly then used 95 SHO (both 5 speed MTX) I like the idea of renaming the capable if bland 500. Since Yamaha still is involvrd with Ford...at least at Volvo....another SHO would be great! The nose reminds me of the mid eighties turbo coupe t-bird, has potential. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Ya know I have been wondering what the new Taurus would look like with the rear quarter windows filled in and I like it better. I wonder how the filled quarter windows look in side and rear three quarter view. That would be a great way to set the SHO apart. The rear spoiler looks good too. The SHO should also have different taillights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
efy Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I like the design of the '08 Taurus, but I don't agree with them bringing back the old name. When people hear the word "Taurus", they think anything but a nice, good-looking, large sedan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 (edited) I like the design of the '08 Taurus, but I don't agree with them bringing back the old name. When people hear the word "Taurus", they think anything but a nice, good-looking, large sedan. It was a damned good car! It lost it's way after the 96 Ovoid redo. Then they cheapened it year after year. Even then it wasn't a bad car...just a little long in the tooth. This isn't the first time a Ford (or any other Co.) has brought back a name. It was probably a good idea to give the name a brief break to help reposition it. Edited February 10, 2007 by timmm55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 It was a damned good car! It lost it's way after the 96 Ovoid redo. Then they cheapened it year after year. Even then it wasn't a bad car...just a little long in the tooth. This isn't the first time a Ford (or any other Co.) has brought back a name. It was probably a good idea to give the name a brief break to help reposition it. Nice side view Timmm, The blanked out quarter window changes the look of the roofline. It looks sportier. I like the headlights too. the treatment reminds me of the Marauder. Which might make for an interesting Mercury version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackManta Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Here's mine. I was just foolin' around a bit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Here's mine. I was just foolin' around a bit! Nice. I like the Taurus X style headlights better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Nice. I like the Taurus X style headlights better. Yeah that does look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmm55 Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I like the X front end better too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Here's mine. I was just foolin' around a bit! Hey I really like the look of your SHO. The X front end is not too gaudy...but works well to make it look different. Could I make one request??? Could you try and take the rear quarter window out just to see what we get??? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackManta Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hey I really like the look of your SHO. The X front end is not too gaudy...but works well to make it look different. Could I make one request??? Could you try and take the rear quarter window out just to see what we get??? Thanks! Ok, let's try this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Ok, let's try this one... Yeah...that is beautiful!!! :hyper: Ford are you here??? Look at this car...It is amazing what a little bit of restyle does to the Taurus design! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Ok, let's try this one... It is amazing how the removal of the quarter windows changes the whole look of the car. It takes some of the roundness out of the greenhouse. Nice work BlackManta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackManta Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 It is amazing how the removal of the quarter windows changes the whole look of the car. It takes some of the roundness out of the greenhouse. Nice work BlackManta. Here's a front 3/4 view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Here's a front 3/4 view. Ya...that car looks HOT! I can't believe I just said that about a Taurus. With AWD and the right horsepower a car looking like that can go and hunt down 300C's and G8's. Ford should hire you as a stylist for a new SHO. You were able to take the Taurus and with minimal investment make it look sporty...however not "boy racer" like the G8. This kind of modification would be very possible...now with the right engine, tranny, and some suspension work...Ford could really have a performance sedan to draw people in just like the original SHO did. Good work! :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark B. Morrow Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Mr. Mulally are you there? Please see above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackManta Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Ya...that car looks HOT! I can't believe I just said that about a Taurus. With AWD and the right horsepower a car looking like that can go and hunt down 300C's and G8's. Ford should hire you as a stylist for a new SHO. You were able to take the Taurus and with minimal investment make it look sporty...however not "boy racer" like the G8. This kind of modification would be very possible...now with the right engine, tranny, and some suspension work...Ford could really have a performance sedan to draw people in just like the original SHO did. Good work! :happy feet: Thanks All. I had the 4.4L V-8 from Volvo w/6-spd & AWD in mind when I did this. All of the parts that came together to make this SHO are from other FoMoCo products (off-the-shelf!). I'm 40 y.o. and would drive this right now! $35-$39K? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchdevil Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Ok, let's try this one... It's amazing how the Passat look disappears with the rear quarter windows filled in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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