1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

After the muscle car era’s heyday in the late 1960s and early ‘70s, only two names soldiered on into the 1980s: the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro. The new-generation Mustang, known as the “Fox body,” offered compact, sporting performance with an electronic fuel-injected V8. 

With increasing international competition, the 302 cu-in was known as the “5.0” (5.0 liters) with a pair of badges on each of the front fenders. The car was rated in excess of 200 horsepower, but the real hit was its 285 lb-ft of peak torque. Coupled to a snappy throttle response, the Mustang GT sprinted from zero to 60 in just about six seconds. When comparing the Mustang to its primary rival, the Camaro, Car and Driver gave the Mustang the edge due to its sportier feel.

This 1986 Mustang GT Convertible has recently been repainted, given a new convertible top, and had its seats reupholstered in leather. The ’86 model year was also the final year of the third generation's “four eyes” front end, which was angled back using four rectangular headlights. 

Highlights 

• Two-owner 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible 

• Powered by a 5.0-liter OHV, High-Output V8 rated at 210 horsepower and 285 lb-ft of torque 

• Four-speed automatic transmission 

• Upgrades in 2017 included: 

  • Repainted in original factory color Bright Red paint 

  • NOS hood decal and emblems applied 

  • Factory seats redone in leather 

  • New white convertible top 

• Repainted in original factory color Bright Red paint 

• NOS hood decal and emblems applied 

• Factory seats redone in leather 

• New white convertible top 

• The chassis number (1FABP27M1GF137969) decodes as: 

  • 1 – USA country of origin 

  • F – Ford  

  • A – Passenger car 

  • P27 – Convertible GT 

  • M – 5.0-liter 210 hp H.O. V8 

  • 1 – Check digit 

  • G – 1986 model year 

  • F – Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 137969 – Sequential production number 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report  

Features 

• Rear-wheel-drive, two-door convertible 

• Quad headlights 

• Marchal fog lights 

• High-back bucket seats 

• Cruise control 

• Power steering 

• Power brakes 

• Power windows 

• Dash instrumentation: 

  • 85 mph speedometer and odometer  

  • Tachometer  

  • Amps 

  • Coolant temperature  

  • Oil pressure 

  • Fuel level  

• AM/FM/CD stereo 

• Cigar/cigarette lighter and ash tray 

• Seat belts 

• Heavy duty suspension 

• Period-correct 16-inch Enkei wheels, refinished and painted 

• General G-Max 225/55ZR16 tires (new in 2023) 

• Zero to 60 mph: 6.3 seconds 

• Wheelbase: 100.5 inches 

• Length: 179.3 inches 

• Width: 69.1 inches 

• Height: 52.1 inches 

• Curb weight: 3,167 pounds 

Known Imperfections 

• This 1986 Ford Mustang GT Convertible is presented with no known imperfections at the time of cataloging  

Included 

• Original cloth seat covers 

• Original radio 

• 10-hole wheels 

• Copy of original bill of sale 

• Original owner’s manual 

• Owner’s Guide and info brochures 

• Maintenance records from new 

• Original California license plate 1PEV732 

Ownership History 

According to the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this 1986 Ford Mustang GT was shipped to a California Ford dealership in November 1985 and was purchased new shortly thereafter. It remained a California car until June 2009, when it was purchased by its current owner, who resides in Lynbrook, New York. The consignor states it has been garaged for the past 15 years and has received regular maintenance and oil changes.