Vehicle Description
This 1982 Ford Mustang GT represented welcome consistency in a time
of change. As it was rolling off the line, Times Magazine bestowed
its Man of the Year honor to a computer, the telecom industry was
about to be broken into many smaller pieces and Ford's revered
nameplate was on the verge of losing a big part of its drivetrain
identity to the front wheel drive revolution that was sweeping the
industry. Mustang loyalists objected, Ford relented, so this '80s
muscle car greets the present with its rear wheel drive
configuration very much intact, along with its original colors
still proudly displayed both inside and out. It will pull into its
next owner's garage with a Marti report on board to prove both its
authenticity and that it remains in factory configuration, as well
as its original bill of sale to provide some historical context as
it's made its journey through the ages.
As a member of the third generation of Mustangs, this '82 had some
serious heavy lifting to do as far as image was concerned, taking
over from a previous incarnation that, because of rising gas
prices, had repositioned a once performance-centric nameplate as a
mere sensible, uncomplicated means of transportation. You can see
Ford was emboldened to forge a stronger, more definitive appearance
by its sportier form and while it's yet to have ventured inside a
restoration shop, this is more of a "thriver" than a survivor. Up
close you'll find some subtle evidence of its more than 35 years of
service, but its red exterior has held together well. A freshening
of the paint would bring it to a new level, but its body panel
alignment is very much on point and all badging and trim sits
securely in place. Its sunroof is a welcome sight - it was a far
less common feature back in the early 80s and continues to seal
well while offering the option of driving with just the blue skies
above you when you so choose.
The red interior mixes vinyl and cloth and remains in its stock,
original condition. Time hasn't extracted much of a toll inside,
largely because this '82 has only logged about 61,000 miles in its
substantial lifetime. The front bucket seats still look a lot like
they did at their start and the rear bench seat appears even
fresher while both loom over red carpeting that shows surprisingly
little wear for a car of this age. Things are looking impressively
clean up front, as well. The dash area still has its original deep
red hue and features a collection of clear, functional gauges in
its cluster. All control knobs and switches are present and
accounted for and work as intended, though the air conditioning
system could likely use a simple freon charge to run at its best;
it's cool, but could probably be colder. Up front, an
AM/FM/Cassette stereo stands ready to provide era-appropriate
tunes, while in back the storage area under the hatch is both
substantial and in very nice shape.
Ford's 5.0 liter V8s of this era, like the one that sits in this
refreshingly clean and stock engine compartment, have forged quite
a reputation over the years for their rock solid durability, so
it's not a surprise that this powerplant is in good form, starting
promptly and running very smoothly. It pairs with a 4-speed manual
transmission that puts maximum control in your hands, while the
Traction Lok rear end in back offers surefootedness in bringing
power to the pavement. Power steering combines with power brakes
that include discs up front to make this vintage Ford easy to
navigate and stop on its 14" stock wheels wrapped with Arizonian
tires on lowering springs all around (the original springs are
included) giving it a great stance.
Put some classic '80s style in your garage with this 1982 Ford
Mustang GT. Call today!