SOMEONE SCRAPPED A 1995 FORD TAURUS SHO

[@777warhero]

I actually like this body style. The egg ones are ugly even if it has a v8

[@silveriasantiago1927]

argonian bilbo hgi good morning I have a good friend

[@Sheehy223]

Less so in person.

[@tomorriaaustin9662]

I miss my 96 ford Taurus sho

[@Evan2]

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.

[@ericmurphy6266]

I got 1 for sale identical to this 1....

[@krus180]

SAVE IT SAVE IT SAVE IT SAVE IT NOT WORTH SCRAPPING NOT AT ALL

[@Darkolau7]

I'd save it for parts for a manual but its only an auto

[@NiggaGang69]

@@Darkolau7 bruh ur the type of dude to say he choose a supra over a lambo 😂autos faster then ur slow ass manuals

[@Darkolau7]

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

[@BigJon22091]

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.

[@MXguy95]

Hopefully someone saves it. But its not me, we just saved something older, and a little cooler to my taste.

[@BigJon22091]

Jay Smart Awesome

[@greg657]

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.

[@steveingram9975]

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.

[@greg657]

Steve Ingram my mistake, sorry.

[@garbage854]

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.

[@garbage854]

Cool :)

[@jkusrbetter9519]

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.

[@MN2_Kevin_Hill_1970]

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.

[@thechriscollection9983]

Any updates on this Taurus SHO? Worth saving! The 95 is a scarse.

[@benwagstaff8990]

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...

[@CarringtonHollister]

Hot damn one of my favorite generation of Taurus I

[@AidanCristofaro]

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!

[@gadielsanchez2044]

I have the same car 95 SHO but mine is a 5 speed manual. Love it. People still turn their heads. Love it

[@MXguy95]

Awesome car for sure!

[@lesliewalter580]

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.

[@MXguy95]

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

[@keithjrisk]

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.

[@42luke93]

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!

[@atx-cvpi_99]

And the Vulcan V6 ones.

[@davidedelman2137]

I haven't seen an sho in for ever hope someone saves it

[@justenzo6342]

david edelman my dad has a 2016 for Sho! And he tuned it and it now has 430 horsepower

[@monarch1957]

Way too nice to scrap, save it. I like the pre 96 better that the 96 and newer cars.

[@MXguy95]

Hopefully someone does! This was my favorite body style as well!

[@justinashmore1664]

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

[@emeyer6963]

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

[@shawnlibby675]

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

[@johndonnelly5971]

Is that the Yamaha v6?

[@MXguy95]

Yes it is!

[@Underappreciatedclassics]

Jay smart it's actually a 32v v8 pal! Just to let you know for the record

[@Sheehy223]

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.

[@Austin-mc2wv]

MaxTheKanuck and yes it is the yamaha v6

[@Sheehy223]

Austin W I never said it wasn't. I was disagreeing with the guy who said it's a V8.

[@DoRC]

That's one of the sexiest intakes ever made

[@lshobird]

For sure save it!!! I had one many years ago and it would move!!

[@hooleogil]

Where at? I might come save it. I have a 93 manual transmission.

[@ruwithlee1970]

What happened to it? did it get fixed and saved?

[@herbiehusker1889]

Let's get this SHO on the road!

[@dintrepid]

Hey where are you guys at? I actually would like to buy it 😎

[@gosportjamie]

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...

[@MXguy95]

I wish you had got them in Europe. Its a neat car. I wish they had offered a v8 in this body style.

[@gosportjamie]

+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...

[@joshturner9759]

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

[@nca877]

4:30 No V8's in this gen. The V8s came along in 96 when they went to the egg shape

[@MXguy95]

But i wish that they had!

[@haydenhale7095]

Jay Smart XD I don't think people know how fast these cars are

[@darkoverlord56]

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.

[@ALIVE8455]

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

[@emeyer6963]

Blue was strinking in that car

[@microdubber]

So what happened to her at the end? Survived or crushed?

[@michaelramamurthi772]

Nice video.. by the way Jay, your hat still in a good shape..

[@leereader3725]

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

[@deadbeatproz]

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.

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

The official Conan O'Brien mobile lol

[@KGiustOD]

Jimmy JimJims Right?! That was my first thought. Same color too.

[@sadiststev]

I'm from Hampton Roads VA. Not to far from you but how much for that SHO?

[@DocLulzson]

Nice, The Yamaha Built V-6 engine.

[@johnnydeville5701]

Yes Jay being a SHO, it's worth saving!

[@screamindemon71]

Would've definitely been a keeper if it had the 5 speed in it. Love this generation of SHOs.

[@jamesmoore3346]

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..........

[@bricegraham8256]

Review the dually please

[@coryprice2768]

I have a 1993 ford taurus sho 5 speed maual. I love it. I would love another one. Mine is green like this one.

[@JuanJimenez.]

Well what did you do to the car? I hope you saved it, 2nd gen SHOs are my favorite generation

[@mikeylegit3289]

I actually like all the ford taurases, and I used to wish I had one

[@CardboardSliver]

RIP Carl the Wasp. 2017-2017

[@bg147]

I test drove one back in the day. Nice.

[@W5KVV]

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.

[@robertc9957]

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.

[@462ANIMAL]

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.

[@MXguy95]

i would really like to have seen a video of this!

[@462ANIMAL]

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..

[@marcelloribeiro2750]

This is a really good engine.

[@piper2458]

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.

[@stevenj1217]

When was the last time I saw a Taurus SHO? I was driving one today:p

[@coryprice2768]

Me too. And every day. Lol

[@aidenthecomputernerd]

Steven J lol me too

[@michaelsim3332]

Hi Jay, do u ever get any Ford Explorer Sport Tracs??

[@danieljohnson7171]

Someone at my high school has one of the later ones that’s all round

[@bdog840]

I think JBL was behind the premium sound stereo units at the time for Ford.

[@mraiwa1000]

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

[@doug9066]

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.

[@eldo9901]

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

[@MXguy95]

Good to know!

[@emeyer6963]

1/4 Leather,1/4 Foam Rubber and 1/2 cloth seating.Looks to be savable

[@leereader3725]

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!

[@1CoLoRz2]

Lee Reader it's a bitch getting the sub frame back in

[@nathankim7664]

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. ^^

[@MXguy95]

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.

[@ftffighter]

SAVE IT PLEASE!!! These are rare TECHNICALLY SVT/SVO projects. The engines are absolutely amazing and sound like heaven. They are decently quick too.

[@amordeweso]

ftffighter 😂

[@chelseymorris2449]

I seen a car like that at 4 or 5 years old. Back in like? 2002 maybe?

[@justenzo6342]

Chelsey morris #2 they still make them my dad has a 2016 for sho

[@chriscapswheelcoverhubcaps630]

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..

[@MXguy95]

Hang on to it. There will a come a day when these just arent around anymore. And you might make some cash off it!

[@CarPhonix]

That engine is actually a piece of historical pride from Yamaha. That I take plenum is art work

[@MXguy95]

Its a pretty remarkable feat for sure! Has an awesome sound to it!

[@shawncarr1029]

Wish I was closer I would so buy it in a hear beat love them

[@haydenhale7095]

Is this car still for sale? These cars are pretty quick for a v6

[@ryan9570]

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.

[@robertdavis32]

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

[@MXguy95]

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.

[@hotgreg]

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.

[@pajerofan22]

Newer one is a different level of awesome 👌

[@chriscapswheelcoverhubcaps630]

Any update on this SHO? hope you guys sold it!!!

[@Beyerjohn283]

can you do an update on this? Did you get it running yet?

[@MXguy95]

Havent touched it in months

[@snakeboren4814]

I AGREE!!!... BAD ASS...GO GIT GROCERIES...OR GOIN 2 THE STUIP MALL...UR B GOIN IN STYLE..!!!

[@wyattklingensmith8862]

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

[@lawnmowermanlawnmowerman9930]

This was an extremely fast car in it's day,these could actually out run a Mustang or Camaro back in that time.

[@ianwiese1]

I have a 89 murcury sable, I wonder if that engine could easily be swapped into mine

[@iavagabond124]

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

[@koolkev75]

Wow you guys cleaned up the yard

[@chriscapswheelcoverhubcaps630]

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]

Chris' caps wheel cover hubcaps wasn't the last year

[@thechriscollection9983]

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.

[@1CoLoRz2]

The Chris Collection I know, I own a 95 mtx. But the next gen was still a yamaha powerplant, except it was a v8.

[@Sknapps92]

Sad to see.. love my 93. 5speed.leather..

[@johnyonker3567]

I know i’m late bud but was this car saved? I rarely see these on the road.

[@MXguy95]

Yes it was!

[@QueenCityHistory]

my parents had one just like it in the late 90s. same color and everything.

[@yxflier8409]

Love the Boston hat! If I see one that color I will send it haha

[@ernestdickens8176]

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

[@ernestdickens8176]

O really do your research

[@gazzylou]

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.

[@Caleb_FC]

Nicholas Bragg What are you talking about most cars in America do have them.

[@DocLulzson]

No, that is the radio not an amp.. the dash just has the controls for it lol 8:58

[@DaveGringoChi]

any updates on the SHO? was it saved?

[@190SkyTeam]

Dave A he says he still has it that was about 3 days ago

[@christianlambert8100]

Jay smart do u live In north or south Carolina

[@darinberend2103]

I have seen numerous Tauras and Contour SVTs at the junk yards I go to. Wish I could save em.

[@theogdirkdiggler]

Your thumbnail shows up under a Google search for a 94 taurus SHO

[@ClassicRideSociety]

See them in the wrecking yards here in the DFW, every now and then

[@aaronp4291]

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.

[@CapitanAmerica836]

94 SHO is my 1st love

[@MXguy95]

shes a looker alright!

[@OnTheRocks71]

Had a 93 and 95 in that same color. Sad to see these cars in such disrepair.

[@MXguy95]

Quite a cool piece of car history for sure

[@porkchop1543]

had a 95 stock taurus and my wife totaled it you come a cross another ford taurus sho or not please notify

[@Petey1378]

Save it. They we're s reliable car back then and fast.

[@justenzo6342]

Peter Howell JR they still make them my dad has a 2016 for sho

[@timstime1970]

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!!

[@theogdirkdiggler]

timstime1970 I have one for you. It's on craigslist for 1000

[@2H2521]

Very rare car to find nowadays, no way I’d scrap this!

[@emergencyresponsevideosand4423]

oh you got the automatic version, they are considerd SLOs, the manuals are SHOs