Vehicle Description
You're looking at an affordable icon with a cool sense of style.
This 1985 Ford Mustang LX has an attractive full graphite gray
style, a powerful 5.0 V8 heart, and the fun of a five-speed manual
transmission. It captures the essence of a respected classic, right
down to the terrific paperwork file.
The background of this pony car is that it spent over 35 years as a
desirable Arizona coupe, and that was part of a long-term first
owner. The desert has a nice way of preserving cars, and so it
feels extra nice to know it was under the same care. This also was
even treated to a quality respray of the factory-correct Medium
Charcoal Metallic. The result today is a clean look that's sleek
and ready to hit the road. In fact, averaging under 2,700 miles
annually tells you its life thus far has been the right mix of
pressure driving and responsible ownership. And while the LX trim
has a more sensible style to it, there's also no escaping the
sporty feeling of a V8-powered pony car. So this one has a subtle
aggression with the red parameter stripe, bright dual exhaust tips,
and classic 15-inch alloys.
Part of the appeal of the LX-spec is that you get some comfort to
go with your performance. For example, the front bucket seats have
a nice balance between a cushy feel and good bolstering around your
form. The gray velour is repeated on the back seats, and it all
coordinates with the carpet, door panels, headliner, and dash for a
well-presented and well-preserved style. There are nice amenities,
like cruise control, an armrest center console, electric rear
defrost, a tilt steering column, and a factory AM/FM/cassette
stereo. The air conditioning system has even been upgraded with
newer components, but it will need servicing to blow cold again. It
all looks highly stock, right down to the dual-spoke steering wheel
and the original speedo and tach. And they give you a sporty
feeling that is heightened further by the five-speed in your right
hand.
The 5.0 High Output V8 evolved nearly every year in the 1980s, and
1985 is the pinnacle of carbureted development. Rated at 210
horsepower, it would be a few years before the Mustang would have
more ponies under the hood. With modifications being so easy on a
Mustang, it's fantastically rare to see this powerplant in such
factory-correct condition. So the investments here were about
keeping it well-maintained, including newer fundamentals like the
alternator, belts, and battery. So this fires up with the kind of
easiness that you expect from a well-preserved low-mileage car. And
the five-speed manual transmission puts the control over the V8
completely in your hands. Out on the road, the suspension feels
solid thanks to newer shocks, springs, and sway bar bushings. Plus,
great anytime-driving features like power steering, front disc
brakes, and Uniroyal Tiger Paw tires make this the ideal vintage
companion for traveling near or far.
The sale comes complete with an impressive paperwork file. It
includes the dealer invoice, original window sticker, bill of sale,
factory buildsheet, warranty info, title documentation, and the
owner's manual packet. You can tell this is a truly special vehicle
up for grabs. And at such an affordable price, you better call
today or might regret it tomorrow!
