Vehicle Description
1985 Ford Mustang GT Hatchback
A Foxbody Mustang is a Mustang produced anywhere from 1979 to 1993.
It doesn't matter if it's a coupe, convertible, or a hatch. It also
doesn't matter what engine it has either, or transmission. As long
as it's between the ages of 1979 and 1993, it's a Foxbody. I know,
it's a really weird name to give to a car. But, it's called a
Foxbody because it's on the Ford Fox platform. Ford designed the
Fox platform as a unibody chassis and used it across a wide range
of Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles. Ford's main objective with the
Fox platform was to downsize the massive cars they made in the
'70s.
Welcome to 1985, and this consignment in the form of a 2 owner 1985
Foxbody Mustang GT hatchback. The consignor states that this was
bought new by a professor at Brunswick College where she kept this
fox in the parking garage. A few points to note are that this car
has it's original build sheet, a mostly original interior, and all
original sheet metal. 1985 was the final year for carburationon the
legendary 5.0, but those days are gone as it now sports a 375hp
dyno proven stroker V8 with EFI. A few scuffs and touch ups, but
otherwise very nice condition overall. Settle into the seats and
breathe in 1985 all over again with some extra kick!
Due to modifications of the emissions control devices installed by
the manufacturer, please check your local, state, and federal laws
to determine if this vehicle is applicable for use on public
highways in your area.*
Exterior
A nicely presenting respray of Silver paint bathes the exterior of
this car. Gone is the blackout hood treatment and in its place we
see a low rise fiberglass cowl induction hood complete with hood
pins. Just below is the 4-eyed neoprene bumper with factory Marchal
foglights tucked neatly on the sides of the muscular lower air
intake. Splitting the bumper is wide black trimmings and this runs
around the car creating various coves and flares, as well as some
embossed GT badging just north of the rear rockers. Badging is
correct and clean as is all the window trim. A sweeping hatchback
provides room for the large rear window complete with a defogger
and sweeps down to the long running spoiler that would become
standard fare on the 1987-93 Mustang LX. Rear quarter window louver
trimmings accentuate the hatch line and just below are the
multi-function wrap around tail lights and another neoprene crash
bumper. Rodlite wheels courtesy of Weld Racing in 15-inch format
are wrapped in 205/60R15 and 255/60R15 deeply treaded blackwall BF
Goodrich TA Radials.
Interior
All original and all shades of light and dark gray with black
handles for the door panels. To spice up the gray, are front
buckets and a rear 2 plus 2 bench. These have dark gray small
checkered inserts, lighter broadcloth bolsters, and a red wide
piping delineating the shades of gray. These float in a sea of new
clean charcoal gray carpeting. The dash is charcoal gray and
original with slightly lighter charcoal inserts that have machine
screws to mount these individual plates which house the
instrumentation. In the center is an aftermarket Pioneer AM/FM/CD
stereo and just below this at the front of the console is the
controller/display for the Holley Sniper EFI, and an overhead
graphic showing fuel, washer fluid levels, and exterior lights
which are not lit. Moving back is the shift lever with a black
leather boot, and the handbrake lever, also in black within the
gray stitched console sides. Not to be left out, the 3 spoke
non-cruise control steering wheel, which is leather wrapped on the
rim and is visually appealing.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a professionally built MPR Racing 347ci stroker
V8 which is clean enough to eat off of. It has been fitted with
Eagle connecting rods, Mahle pistons and has the bottom capped off
with a Canton oil pan. Pro-Maxx aluminum cylinder heads with 2.02
valves and Comp Cams roller rockers are fed precise amounts of air
and fuel via a Holley Sniper EFI system. Bolted to the back is a T5
5-speed manual transmission with cryo-treated gears, a 2.95 1st
gear ratio and an Exedy Stage II clutch. From there an aluminum
Ford Motorsport driveshaft hands the power off to a Ford 8.8" rear
axle with TracLoc, 3.73 gears and 31 spline Moser axles. Black
finished Ford Racing valve coverings and air cleaner are
highlighted by no corrosion for all the bolt ons and this potent
combination is capable of turning the rear tires to the tune of 375
dyno proven ponies.
Undercarriage
Very slight surface rust is seen but otherwise we note a
structurally solid unibody construction with clear floor pans and
rockers. Independent coil coilovers in the front with tubular
A-arms and a tubular K-member are noted and a 4 link with coilover
suspension is seen in the rear. Our consignor notes that this is
all QA1 Stage 2 suspension and we see Cobra front power disc brakes
working with Wilwood power discs in the rear to provide the WHOAH
factor. BBK headers feed down to dual exhaust with a BBK X-pipe and
Flowmaster that snakes its way rearward ending with angle cut
polished tips. We note the catalytic converters have been
deleted.
Drive-Ability
This car fired right up and handled the test track with flying
colors. A veritabletrip back in time and the roar of the 347
stroker is music to any gearhead' ears. Shifting was smooth and
precise and stopping was on part with the new Mustangs on the
showroom floor. A great handler and a tight car, so a 2 thumbs up
goes to it with all functions working
A 2 owner tastefully modified Mustang here folks, complete with its
small battle scars, a known history, the originalinterior, and
overall really nicely preserved survivor. And of course, engine
power from the stroker V8 that is sly as a Fox!
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1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
B-Manual Belts
P28-Hatchback GT
M-302ci V8 4bbl 210hp
X-Check Digit
F-1985
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
194510-Sequential Unit Number
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