1986 Ford Taurus LX Sedan
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When the Taurus appeared in 1986 some people said its aerodynamic styling reminded them of a bar of soap or a potato. But the car was roomy, handled well, and had a thoughtfully designed interior. It was a big hit with the public, and other companies adopted similar styling. Eventually people complained that every car looked like a Taurus.
When the Taurus appeared in 1986 some people said its aerodynamic styling reminded them of a bar of soap or a potato. But the car was roomy, handled well, and had a thoughtfully designed interior. It was a big hit with the public, and other companies adopted similar styling. Eventually people complained that every car looked like a Taurus.
Artifact
Automobile
Date Made
1986
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Creator Notes
Manufactured by Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan; interior designed by Mimi Vandermolen.
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
90.201.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Metal
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Upholstery
Color
Red
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 54.4 in
Width: 70.7 in
Length: 188.4 in
Inscriptions
On front: Ford emblem Lower front door: Taurus LX Left front door above handle, Keypad with numbers: 1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 9/0
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