Vehicle Description
This 1986 Ford Mustang GT has that unmistakable look of a car that
has been given that ideal balance of preservation and investment to
be both striking and fun. After all, when your classic has a
five-speed and a fuel-injected 5.0 V8 heart, you get a terrific
driver with a memorable style.
Ford got the package exactly right in 1986. In an era when power
was dwindling, the Mustang GT was one of the few beacons of speed.
It created one of the largest aftermarket performance revolutions
around, and as a result, it's extremely rare to find such a
fundamentally stock-style example like this. The Oxford White paint
is the factory-correct color, and it shows a nice gloss of a later
respray. The bright white makes for a great contrast to the
coordinating black elements, like the headlight buckets, quarter
window slats, and rub strip that hugs the entire body. That awesome
GT hood treatment fits the theme perfectly. Even the details are
sporty, like the integrated rear spoiler and louvered quarter
window trim that pays tribute to the original pony car fastbacks.
And while it looks quite stock, the upgrade to the set of SVE
17-inch alloys is a terrific touch to give this GT an even more
aggressive stance.
Inside, the ultra-supportive buckets are a true hallmark of this
generation Mustang GT. They have terrific bolstering, and red
piping got that right GT kind of style. This is a car made for
driving, after all, those sport seats almost look like Recaros and
the odometer is believed to reflect 130k miles (one rollover). So
you will see some signs of responsible enjoyment, but that's
because you'll be doing the same thing. It's loaded with power
windows, a tilt steering column, a pop-out sunroof, an upgraded
AM/FM/CD stereo with aux input, and provisions for air conditioning
(it will need servicing to blow cold again.) So it's quite a
comfortable car. And the five-speed shifter, upgraded sports
steering wheel, and full factory readouts with speedo and tach make
for a proper driver's car.
The 5.0-liter High Output V8 continued to evolve, and 1986 is a
pivotal year for Mustang fans. This is when they would introduce
sequential electronic fuel injection. With its great sound, stout
performance, and impressive torque, this injected V8 made it the
pony car of choice for an entire generation. While there is a huge
and affordable aftermarket for these motors, this one remains
refreshingly stock. The five-speed manual transmission puts
complete control of the V8 firmly in your hands. Plus, there are
great anytime-driving features like power steering, power brakes,
and front discs. And newer investments in areas like the springs
and grippy sport tires make it especially fun on the road.
The appeal of this pony car is as clear as black and white. If
you're looking for a cool classic and true driver, call today!
