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1986 Ford Mustang GT With Just 35K Miles Is a True Survivor Looking for a New Home

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Photo: eBay seller dare2brare
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Ford originally abandoned the Mustang GT in 1969 when the Mach 1 proved too much to handle for the GT. The Mach 1 made the Mustang GT almost redundant, significantly impacting its sales from the first year on the market.
The carmaker sold close to 72,500 Mach 1s in 1969, while the GT dropped to 5,400 units. It was living proof that Mach 1 and the GT couldn't exist side by side, so Ford decided to abandon the latter.

The GT was reintroduced in 1982, replacing the Cobra and sporting a 302 Windsor with 157 horsepower. It remained in production for several years, and in 1986, it received several upgrades, including a new clutch supposed to increase the car's performance focus.

Otherwise, the Mustang lineup remained unchanged between 1983 and 1986 from an engine perspective. Ford offered the car with a 2.3-liter (standard and turbo version with a fuel-injection system), a 3.8-liter, and a 302 (4.9-liter) available on the GT.

The 1986 Ford Mustang GT you see in these pictures is a great way to get a taste of the original model after all these years. The car is all-original, untouched, unmolested, and unrestored, so if you want a time capsule, it could be the right choice.

It's not as classic as a first-gen Mustang, but it flexes an incredible shape, especially as it has been properly cared for throughout its life. eBay seller dare2brare says the car has always been garaged, so the factory red paint and the original white interior passed the test of time with flying colors.

You don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand this Mustang GT is a fantastic example, and the only things you'll have to fix are a bunch of dings and scratches on the paint. Otherwise, it's in perfect shape, and the engine starts and runs like on a new car.

The vehicle is still parked away from rain, snow, and heavy sun, as the owner parked it in a climate-controlled garage under a cover. It sells with the original documentation, a new battery, new tires, and new oil. It's ready for the road, though the 35K miles on the clock could make the next owner avoid driving the vehicle too often. Most people won't probably drive it too much, given the low miles, so taking the Mustang on a trailer is the best option.

The Mustang won't sell cheaply, which makes sense, given its great shape. It's ready to become a fancy daily driver as long as you're ready to pay $18,900. You can see it in person in Kansas City, Missouri, but you must know that 25 people are already watching the listing on eBay.
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About the author: Bogdan Popa
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Bogdan keeps an eye on how technology is taking over the car world. His long-term goals are buying an 18-wheeler because he needs more space for his kid’s toys, and convincing Google and Apple that Android Auto and CarPlay deserve at least as much attention as their phones.
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