Deal On A 85 GT

93cobrah · 12-09-2001, 05:59 PM

This guy is selling a 85 GT with 99k on it. Mods BBK headers, subframe connectors, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters catback, hurst shifter. It has t-tops needs paint and a the steering column is a little loose. I am looking for another stang for track duty is this a deal or whay any suggestions. I ve already drove it runs strong he wants 2,200.oo for it.

Unit 5302 · 12-10-2001, 12:52 AM

That 85GT will probably be just about as collectable as your Cobra in 10 years.

The last of the carbs, first of the world class T-5's, first roller cam. It was a special year. Add T-tops?

Sounds like a very good deal to me.

Tony Frank · 12-10-2001, 01:16 AM

yea i would get it, i love my 85, i got a hellova deal on mine, it was bone stock with only 14,722 miles on it. it was my dads friends and he just drove it on sundays to church only. it had been sittin for 2 months and he couldnt take it with him cause he was building a new house, so he sold it to me for 8000 dollars, to this day its appraised at 10,000, i have added a 4inch cowl and monster tach along with oil and water temp, MAC headers along with rest of sysetm. carb, intake, e cam, windage tray.
By the way i have the pro chamber with the flow path muffs, it sounds good at high rpms but its real quiet at idle, does anyone else have this too. i think its the pro chamber making it so quiet.
thanks

93cobrah · 12-10-2001, 01:20 AM

Thanks for the good info. I will be picking it up on a few hours. I did not know they had t-5 and the last year for carbs. The interior is in good condition I was pleased. I have big plans for this one thining about restoring it.

Quote:

Originally posted by Unit 5302
That 85GT will probably be just about as collectable as your Cobra in 10 years.

The last of the carbs, first of the world class T-5's, first roller cam. It was a special year. Add T-tops?

Sounds like a very good deal to me.

Unit 5302 · 12-10-2001, 01:29 AM

The 85 was the first year of the 85-86 bodystyle. It had a Holley 4bbl carb that carried over, but the big news was the "world class" T-5 that replaced the weaker T-5's from the 1983-1984 GT's along with the roller cam. The 85 may have had some other little changes in the engine compartment, I can't remember if the intake manifold was different? Anyway, it was rated at 210hp. The 7.5" rear end was maintained and a host of upgrades were made in 1986 as well, but the 85 to me will be a true collector.

The non world class T-5 and the "world class" models were rated with the same torque handling capacity, but the world class got a better 3.35:1 1st gear ratio with the upgraded internals.

1969Mach1 · 12-10-2001, 07:27 AM

Now there's some info I didn't know.

But sounds like a good deal to me.

Good Luck!

12-09-2001, 05:59 PM	#1
93cobrah Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: S.O. CALIF Posts: 39	Deal On A 85 GT This guy is selling a 85 GT with 99k on it. Mods BBK headers, subframe connectors, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters catback, hurst shifter. It has t-tops needs paint and a the steering column is a little loose. I am looking for another stang for track duty is this a deal or whay any suggestions. I ve already drove it runs strong he wants 2,200.oo for it. __________________ 93 cobra #3786 bbk cold air induction 3.73's,tri-ax shifter bbk headers, h-pipe flowmaster catback exhaust, triple chrome plated 17" original factory cobra wheels (Garage Queen) 89GT k/n pro 5.0 shifter flows,electric fan triple chrome plated 16" pony wheels (daily driver)

12-10-2001, 01:16 AM	#3
Tony Frank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Brooklyn originally, but Grand Rapids now Posts: 309	yea i would get it, i love my 85, i got a hellova deal on mine, it was bone stock with only 14,722 miles on it. it was my dads friends and he just drove it on sundays to church only. it had been sittin for 2 months and he couldnt take it with him cause he was building a new house, so he sold it to me for 8000 dollars, to this day its appraised at 10,000, i have added a 4inch cowl and monster tach along with oil and water temp, MAC headers along with rest of sysetm. carb, intake, e cam, windage tray. By the way i have the pro chamber with the flow path muffs, it sounds good at high rpms but its real quiet at idle, does anyone else have this too. i think its the pro chamber making it so quiet. thanks __________________ Grand Valley State University Senior Accounting and Finance Major 1985 Mustang GT 19,000 ORIGINAL miles, E-303 cam, edelbrock performer RPM intake, holley 600 cfm carb, MAC headers, windage tray, 8.8 rear end with 4.10 gears, 4"cowl hood, 5lug conversion, 04 Mach1 wheels. http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?1501

12-10-2001, 07:27 AM	#6
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Now there's some info I didn't know. But sounds like a good deal to me. Good Luck! __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

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12-10-2001, 12:52 AM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	That 85GT will probably be just about as collectable as your Cobra in 10 years. The last of the carbs, first of the world class T-5's, first roller cam. It was a special year. Add T-tops? Sounds like a very good deal to me.

12-10-2001, 01:29 AM	#5
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	The 85 was the first year of the 85-86 bodystyle. It had a Holley 4bbl carb that carried over, but the big news was the "world class" T-5 that replaced the weaker T-5's from the 1983-1984 GT's along with the roller cam. The 85 may have had some other little changes in the engine compartment, I can't remember if the intake manifold was different? Anyway, it was rated at 210hp. The 7.5" rear end was maintained and a host of upgrades were made in 1986 as well, but the 85 to me will be a true collector. The non world class T-5 and the "world class" models were rated with the same torque handling capacity, but the world class got a better 3.35:1 1st gear ratio with the upgraded internals.