Merkur was a short-lived Ford subsidiary created to tap into the popularity of European cars in the U.S. market. Launched in 1985, the brand imported vehicles from Ford’s German plant, offering two models: the performance-focused XR4Ti and the luxury-oriented Scorpio. However, the brand struggled due to costly modifications required to meet U.S. regulations and unfavorable exchange rates, leading to its discontinuation in 1989. Despite its brief existence, Merkur remains a unique part of automotive history. Unicorp Auto Paints offers matching touch-up paint for Merkur owners to keep these rare vehicles looking their best.