My dad owned one of these with a manual, white, black leather interior. Was told I'd inherit it once I was old enough to drive. He ended up selling it when I was 11. Still looking for one to buy to this day.
Lil Peep You’ve never owned a SHO have you. The ATX is HELLA weaker. I own 3 SHOs. And it depends on the Lamborghini I’d rather have a nice Diablo than those Supras. I know all too well that a manual shifts slower. I’d rather have the stronger of the two
Just purchased a 2010 SHO a month ago. It's a true "sleeper". Dumaro wrote an article about the SHO for Autotrader talking about it's specs and performance. A fun sports car for a non sports car price.
Greg Or Jen 96-99 was the 3.4L v8 producing 235 hp, and the most rare of the SHO's . I own a 99, the most rare of the years produced, only 3368 and I friggen love it.
Those Yamaha V6/V8 engines have to be one of the best looking engines ever made. That inlet manifold is pure artwork. Makes you WANT to check the oil every week just to look at it...
I saw one of these yesterday at my local junkyard, a green 95 like this one. It was in decent and complete condition with lots of documentation in the glovebox. So sad!
My son has one of these the same color. He is 21 it's his first car. It belonged to my aunt and she had originally purchased it from my dad who was a used car dealer. She was the 2nd owner.
Not true. 1996-1999 Taurus Sedans drive very smoothly, comfortably, and quiet plus relaxing. I would love to own a 1998 Taurus Gl with the front split bench seating!
I got a 1992 Taurus sho just changed the clutch and timing belt with all the fixing the car has just over 60000 miles I LOVE IT! huge pain in the ass to do the clutch
It looks like the wiring under the bonnet that got singed is mostly body wiring which should be a straight plug-and-play from any high-spec standard Taurus. Even the damaged engine wiring loom should be a plug-and-play part that might still be available from Ford or through other SHO fans. The SHO was a pretty special car, a US hot-shoe saloon/sedan in the quick BMW/Audi mould, and as somebody said below this was the last year for the screaming Yamaha-built engine. With the amount of love there is around and increasing for the early SHOs it should be a no-brainer to save this one. It even looks pretty rust-free which is pretty unusual with those and the chassis-related European Mondeo (1st generation) which went rusty in proper old Ford style. It's a shame we didn't get these cars in Europe, I'm sure they'd have sold a ton more than they did...
+Jay Smart Yes, the first couple of generations of the Taurus SHO (Super High Output) with the Yamaha engine were very highly regarded by the road testers. It would have been cool if they'd used a V8 in it but I think the idea was to prove that it was possible to make a fast American sedan that was more economical than those with a with the traditional V8. This is definitely a classic of the future and if it follows the path of fast Fords in Europe it will be worth a shed load of money if it survives. This is probably the closest the US got to it's own Sierra Cosworth, though it's probably fair to say that a good SHO manual is a little quicker than the standard Cossie...
This really makes my heart sad. My stepdad had a 1993 SHO when I was growing up. It was red. That's the first car I ever drove... I nearly parked it up a stop sign because I didn't turn the wheel in time.
In 1999 I was 17 years old, had a 66 Chevy short wide. Mild 327, Power glide & 4:11's. Fun truck & a good stoplight screamer. I picked on a SHO one night and the results were not in my favor. These cars were nasty fast back in the day.
I'm not sure about the V-6's but the SHO series motors were part of a special program. SHO stands for Super High Output. More than one company was involved in the program, in fact the heads were supplied by Yamaha. Bad ass little motors..........
I hope somebody saved it rare car fast for what it was and that was the best style s h o and what car do u know comes from the factory with a Yamah motor
I had a 93’, I loved it. My only issue was the cost to keep it on the road. Premium gas only, otherwise you get the the “knock”. Then the early automatic transmissions where notoriously weak, I went through one. Also, with the dual overhead cam? The positioning censor would fail, causing the car to shut off without notice. If you were lucky, you might only sit for a minute and the car would restart, otherwise you could be there for 20-30 min before it would restart. Your mom and pop mechanics hate working on these cars, but your dealers love seeing them at the bay doors ($$). I had a great time with mine, while I had it.
I bought a leftover green ‘95 SHO 5-speed manual trans. new at the end of the ‘95 model year. Problems with the engine shutting off for no apparent reason while driving. Dealer couldn’t find the problem. I sold it in ‘98 since I couldn’t deal with the defect anymore. Racked up some expensive tickets while I had it because I didn’t realize how fast I was going. After I sold it, a Ford recall notice came out about the engine stall problem.
I'm changing the clutch in my 92 SHO...... I have a factory Ford shop manual, I know very little about what I'm up against other than I am going to challenge Mount Everest if I am successful getting the new clutch in!
WHAT YARD IS THIS AND IS IT STILL FOR SALE???? I swear, if this thing is still in Atlanta, after Irma passes I'll be a pig in mud if it's still around.. Seriously though, I want this thing haha
Hope someone saves her. 95 last year for manual and last year for Yamaha power plant. Concidering non turbo it was quick for being naturally aspirated. cool car.
1CoLoRz2 I was stating the 95 SHO was last year for manual tranny, and last year for the Yamaha V6...these were fast in its day.still are pretty quick now.
I love the Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable all years, and models (wagons and the X) there's some of my favorite cars. there reliable, durable. I pearsonaly own 2 a 99 and a 07
I had the identical car, same model, same color, same year. bought new at the end of tge '95 model year. it had a problem with the engine randomly cutting out. sold it in 2 years with 35,000 miles on it.
Holy Moly, is THAT a 1977-1979 Cadillac Sedan Deville in the background at 9:44??? Ooh, mind if you check to see an 8 track player in there? I'm looking for one for my Cadillac. ^^
Thats actually a 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis. I just removed the grill, chrome headlight trim, and part of the header panel. But its not worth saving. No engine, no transmission and it had a rough life you could tell. It was ready for its final rest.
You guys are so lucky in America we have some nice cars here in the uk such as mine which is a Peugeot 307 but wow America has some awesome automobiles. Why do not many of your cars have tachometers (rev counters we call em) an rear headrest they are on almost every car over here. If im ever lucky enough to visit the USA hope i get to see an maybe drive some america cars.
Really nice car. If i found one in the condition yours was in and for the right price, I'd buy it and fix it for myself or my woman. Looks like it Wouldn't take much to get her running again.
My dad owned one of these with a manual, white, black leather interior. Was told I'd inherit it once I was old enough to drive. He ended up selling it when I was 11. Still looking for one to buy to this day.
I got 1 for sale identical to this 1....
I actually like this body style. The egg ones are ugly even if it has a v8
argonian bilbo hgi good morning I have a good friend
Less so in person.
I miss my 96 ford Taurus sho
I've owned 3 generation 2 SHO's I absolutely love them. Fast as hell and that sound when the secondaries engage is to die for.
SAVE IT SAVE IT SAVE IT SAVE IT NOT WORTH SCRAPPING NOT AT ALL
I'd save it for parts for a manual but its only an auto
@@Darkolau7 bruh ur the type of dude to say he choose a supra over a lambo 😂autos faster then ur slow ass manuals
Lil Peep You’ve never owned a SHO have you. The ATX is HELLA weaker. I own 3 SHOs. And it depends on the Lamborghini I’d rather have a nice Diablo than those Supras. I know all too well that a manual shifts slower. I’d rather have the stronger of the two
Save it :) In 1997 a neighbor had a red 1995 Taurus SHO with a five speed manual trans. It was really nice :) I Salisbury, N.C.
Cool :)
Just purchased a 2010 SHO a month ago. It's a true "sleeper". Dumaro wrote an article about the SHO for Autotrader talking about it's specs and performance. A fun sports car for a non sports car price.
Save the SHO. These are really cool and rare. Lol, it seems the 1996-1999 Generation Ford Tauruses were the most hated and I'd have to agree.
Hopefully someone saves it. But its not me, we just saved something older, and a little cooler to my taste.
Jay Smart Awesome
Big Jon 220 look how ugly it was,. But it had a really cool engine. Yamaha heads on a cosworth block. 265 hp v8 from ,I believe 3.5 litre.
Greg Or Jen 96-99 was the 3.4L v8 producing 235 hp, and the most rare of the SHO's . I own a 99, the most rare of the years produced, only 3368 and I friggen love it.
Steve Ingram my mistake, sorry.
I have the same car 95 SHO but mine is a 5 speed manual. Love it.
People still turn their heads. Love it
Awesome car for sure!
Hot damn one of my favorite generation of Taurus I
Those Yamaha V6/V8 engines have to be one of the best looking engines ever made.
That inlet manifold is pure artwork.
Makes you WANT to check the oil every week just to look at it...
Any updates on this Taurus SHO? Worth saving! The 95 is a scarse.
I saw one of these yesterday at my local junkyard, a green 95 like this one. It was in decent and complete condition with lots of documentation in the glovebox. So sad!
My son has one of these the same color. He is 21 it's his first car. It belonged to my aunt and she had originally purchased it from my dad who was a used car dealer. She was the 2nd owner.
These are some super cool cars. Make sure he changes his oil and transmission fluid. That car will last him a long time with general maintenance
That's one of the sexiest intakes ever made
I am in the process of bringing my 92 SHO back on the road. Only 150,000 miles just doing a tune up 😍 5 speed all leather mint condition
I haven't seen an sho in for ever hope someone saves it
david edelman my dad has a 2016 for Sho! And he tuned it and it now has 430 horsepower
SHO was the only Taurus worth having, I hope you get it going and make a video of it running. I think someone will snatch it up if the motor is good.
Not true. 1996-1999 Taurus Sedans drive very smoothly, comfortably, and quiet plus relaxing. I would love to own a 1998 Taurus Gl with the front split bench seating!
And the Vulcan V6 ones.
Dealer I worked at in 96 had one as a leftover in same color.97's were almost in stock before we finally dumped it
Yes Jay being a SHO, it's worth saving!
Let's get this SHO on the road!
For sure save it!!! I had one many years ago and it would move!!
I got a 1992 Taurus sho just changed the clutch and timing belt with all the fixing the car has just over 60000 miles I LOVE IT! huge pain in the ass to do the clutch
It looks like the wiring under the bonnet that got singed is mostly body wiring which should be a straight plug-and-play from any high-spec standard Taurus. Even the damaged engine wiring loom should be a plug-and-play part that might still be available from Ford or through other SHO fans. The SHO was a pretty special car, a US hot-shoe saloon/sedan in the quick BMW/Audi mould, and as somebody said below this was the last year for the screaming Yamaha-built engine. With the amount of love there is around and increasing for the early SHOs it should be a no-brainer to save this one. It even looks pretty rust-free which is pretty unusual with those and the chassis-related European Mondeo (1st generation) which went rusty in proper old Ford style. It's a shame we didn't get these cars in Europe, I'm sure they'd have sold a ton more than they did...
I wish you had got them in Europe. Its a neat car. I wish they had offered a v8 in this body style.
+Jay Smart Yes, the first couple of generations of the Taurus SHO (Super High Output) with the Yamaha engine were very highly regarded by the road testers. It would have been cool if they'd used a V8 in it but I think the idea was to prove that it was possible to make a fast American sedan that was more economical than those with a with the traditional V8. This is definitely a classic of the future and if it follows the path of fast Fords in Europe it will be worth a shed load of money if it survives. This is probably the closest the US got to it's own Sierra Cosworth, though it's probably fair to say that a good SHO manual is a little quicker than the standard Cossie...
Way too nice to scrap, save it. I like the pre 96 better that the 96 and newer cars.
Hopefully someone does! This was my favorite body style as well!
The official Conan O'Brien mobile lol
Jimmy JimJims Right?! That was my first thought. Same color too.
Nice video.. by the way Jay, your hat still in a good shape..
This really makes my heart sad.
My stepdad had a 1993 SHO when I was growing up. It was red. That's the first car I ever drove... I nearly parked it up a stop sign because I didn't turn the wheel in time.
Nice, The Yamaha Built V-6 engine.
This is a really good engine.
What happened to it? did it get fixed and saved?
Where at? I might come save it. I have a 93 manual transmission.
I actually like all the ford taurases, and I used to wish I had one
I test drove one back in the day. Nice.
In 1999 I was 17 years old, had a 66 Chevy short wide. Mild 327, Power glide & 4:11's. Fun truck & a good stoplight screamer. I picked on a SHO one night and the results were not in my favor. These cars were nasty fast back in the day.
love your SHO, I bought a 95 gl Sunday with 104000 miles. grandma car but I love it paid 800.00 you hot a SHO fix it and keep it.
Last time I seen a SHO, was putting the SHO in a 96 Windstar! :-) works good, and bolts right in.. just a few wires to change around.
i would really like to have seen a video of this!
Jay Smart was years ago.. 2004.. was cool to open the hood and see that motor.. even a 1994 ranger splash with a 4.6..
Would've definitely been a keeper if it had the 5 speed in it. Love this generation of SHOs.
keep it man and fix it up later they are pretty fast for a v6 an later on it will be worth money whomever scraped it didn't know about it
I have a 1993 ford taurus sho 5 speed maual. I love it. I would love another one. Mine is green like this one.
Is that the Yamaha v6?
Yes it is!
Jay smart it's actually a 32v v8 pal! Just to let you know for the record
Joseph Linz No it's not. That was used in the 3rd Gen Taurus SHO, this is a 2nd Gen. I know this because I own a 1997 Ford Taurus SHO.
MaxTheKanuck and yes it is the yamaha v6
Austin W I never said it wasn't. I was disagreeing with the guy who said it's a V8.
Hey where are you guys at? I actually would like to buy it 😎
I'm not sure about the V-6's but the SHO series motors were part of a special program. SHO stands for Super High Output. More than one company was involved in the program, in fact the heads were supplied by Yamaha. Bad ass little motors..........
I've got a Moonlight blue (beautiful color) 1995 SHO with the 5 speed manual. I would never scrap it. It's a badass car and very convenient too
Blue was strinking in that car
Review the dually please
I hope somebody saved it rare car fast for what it was and that was the best style s h o and what car do u know comes from the factory with a Yamah motor
I had a 93’, I loved it. My only issue was the cost to keep it on the road. Premium gas only, otherwise you get the the “knock”. Then the early automatic transmissions where notoriously weak, I went through one.
Also, with the dual overhead cam? The positioning censor would fail, causing the car to shut off without notice. If you were lucky, you might only sit for a minute and the car would restart, otherwise you could be there for 20-30 min before it would restart.
Your mom and pop mechanics hate working on these cars, but your dealers love seeing them at the bay doors ($$).
I had a great time with mine, while I had it.
4:30 No V8's in this gen. The V8s came along in 96 when they went to the egg shape
But i wish that they had!
Jay Smart XD I don't think people know how fast these cars are
That engine is actually a piece of historical pride from Yamaha. That I take plenum is art work
Its a pretty remarkable feat for sure! Has an awesome sound to it!
Well what did you do to the car? I hope you saved it, 2nd gen SHOs are my favorite generation
RIP Carl the Wasp.
2017-2017
So what happened to her at the end? Survived or crushed?
I bought a leftover green ‘95 SHO 5-speed manual trans. new at the end of the ‘95 model year. Problems with the engine shutting off for no apparent reason while driving. Dealer couldn’t find the problem. I sold it in ‘98 since I couldn’t deal with the defect anymore. Racked up some expensive tickets while I had it because I didn’t realize how fast I was going. After I sold it, a Ford recall notice came out about the engine stall problem.
I'm from Hampton Roads VA. Not to far from you but how much for that SHO?
that's EXACTLY the same as my old car! the 1995 was by far the best year of the sho series. F the new one.
Newer one is a different level of awesome 👌
This is the best looking generation of Taurus and honesty I'd buy it and fix it up, u don't see Them anymore and the sho is definitely worth the money
This is a great example of a SHO , and it doesnt really need much work. But at a cheap price like this, its a nice affordable project.
When was the last time I saw a Taurus SHO? I was driving one today:p
Me too. And every day. Lol
Steven J lol me too
I think JBL was behind the premium sound stereo units at the time for Ford.
I have one same colour...been sitting for a while, still runs great, can't bring myself to sell it, had it for 15 years..
Hang on to it. There will a come a day when these just arent around anymore. And you might make some cash off it!
94 SHO is my 1st love
shes a looker alright!
I'm changing the clutch in my 92 SHO...... I have a factory Ford shop manual, I know very little about what I'm up against other than I am going to challenge Mount Everest if I am successful getting the new clutch in!
Lee Reader it's a bitch getting the sub frame back in
Sad to see.. love my 93. 5speed.leather..
1/4 Leather,1/4 Foam Rubber and 1/2 cloth seating.Looks to be savable
Any update on this SHO? hope you guys sold it!!!
I AGREE!!!... BAD ASS...GO GIT GROCERIES...OR GOIN 2 THE STUIP MALL...UR B GOIN IN STYLE..!!!
Is this car still for sale? These cars are pretty quick for a v6
WHAT YARD IS THIS AND IS IT STILL FOR SALE????
I swear, if this thing is still in Atlanta, after Irma passes I'll be a pig in mud if it's still around.. Seriously though, I want this thing haha
can you do an update on this? Did you get it running yet?
Havent touched it in months
Wow you guys cleaned up the yard
Wish I was closer I would so buy it in a hear beat love them
that locking trunk lever saved my subwoofers from getting stolen, they still got my $100 deck though..
Better to replace a head unit then a grands worth of subs, amps, and a box !
Someone at my high school has one of the later ones that’s all round
Hope someone saves her. 95 last year for manual and last year for Yamaha power plant. Concidering non turbo it was quick for being naturally aspirated. cool car.
Chris' caps wheel cover hubcaps wasn't the last year
1CoLoRz2 I was stating the 95 SHO was last year for manual tranny, and last year for the Yamaha V6...these were fast in its day.still are pretty quick now.
The Chris Collection I know, I own a 95 mtx. But the next gen was still a yamaha powerplant, except it was a v8.
Hi Jay, do u ever get any Ford Explorer Sport Tracs??
Love the Boston hat! If I see one that color I will send it haha
I put a corolla motor in a prism, but the a/c compressor and bolts were different/ also different was the blower motor resistor. Crazy but true
Good to know!
I love the Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable all years, and models (wagons and the X) there's some of my favorite cars. there reliable, durable. I pearsonaly own 2 a 99 and a 07
SAVE IT PLEASE!!! These are rare TECHNICALLY SVT/SVO projects. The engines are absolutely amazing and sound like heaven. They are decently quick too.
ftffighter 😂
I had the identical car, same model, same color, same year. bought new at the end of tge '95 model year. it had a problem with the engine randomly cutting out. sold it in 2 years with 35,000 miles on it.
I had a 1995 Ford Taurus in this same color except interior was green too if I remember right. Mine wasn't a Super High Output (SHO). Nive car though.
Very rare car to find nowadays, no way I’d scrap this!
Had a 93 and 95 in that same color. Sad to see these cars in such disrepair.
Quite a cool piece of car history for sure
my parents had one just like it in the late 90s. same color and everything.
Your thumbnail shows up under a Google search for a 94 taurus SHO
oh you got the automatic version, they are considerd SLOs, the manuals are SHOs
Sad to see someone do this... I personally am obsessed with thease cats. Hope u can get her back on the road
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I know i’m late bud but was this car saved? I rarely see these on the road.
Yes it was!
I have a 89 murcury sable, I wonder if that engine could easily be swapped into mine
any updates on the SHO? was it saved?
Dave A he says he still has it that was about 3 days ago
"OH WE GOT A WASP!...sup... wanna be on the internet ?"
Oh man you should see all the cars that get junked at the lkq i work at its such a shame I wish I could save some
Holy Moly, is THAT a 1977-1979 Cadillac Sedan Deville in the background at 9:44??? Ooh, mind if you check to see an 8 track player in there? I'm looking for one for my Cadillac. ^^
Thats actually a 1984 Mercury Grand Marquis. I just removed the grill, chrome headlight trim, and part of the header panel. But its not worth saving. No engine, no transmission and it had a rough life you could tell. It was ready for its final rest.
I have seen numerous Tauras and Contour SVTs at the junk yards I go to. Wish I could save em.
I seen a car like that at 4 or 5 years old. Back in like? 2002 maybe?
Chelsey morris #2 they still make them my dad has a 2016 for sho
had a 95 stock taurus and my wife totaled it you come a cross another ford taurus sho or not please notify
You guys are so lucky in America we have some nice cars here in the uk such as mine which is a Peugeot 307 but wow America has some awesome automobiles. Why do not many of your cars have tachometers (rev counters we call em) an rear headrest they are on almost every car over here. If im ever lucky enough to visit the USA hope i get to see an maybe drive some america cars.
Nicholas Bragg
What are you talking about most cars in America do have them.
This was an extremely fast car in it's day,these could actually out run a Mustang or Camaro back in that time.
In 95 the Taurus SHO was quicker than the Mustang GT in the quarter mile.. keep it or sell it to me,, I’ll take it!!
timstime1970 I have one for you. It's on craigslist for 1000
See them in the wrecking yards here in the DFW, every now and then
I had a 1989 sho and they only have 217 horse power but around 500 ft pounds of torque I really miss mine u should fix it
O really do your research
Really nice car. If i found one in the condition yours was in and for the right price, I'd buy it and fix it for myself or my woman. Looks like it Wouldn't take much to get her running again.