86 GT in running condition for $250?

1hot5.0 · 07-16-2002, 11:10 PM

Ok, here is the scoop. My dad came across this 86 GT today. I really do not like the 86 mustangs,because of the front ends, and the four eyed lights. Also I do not like the interior. He was talking to the guy, and he got him down to $250! My dad says the car runs fine, and it looks decent. What do you guys think? Buy it as a project car or leave it? I think this guy just dosen't know what the car is worth!

I am currently shopping for an 87-93 5.0 mustang, and think it would be really neat for me to have a mustang, and my dad to have one to, as he happens to like the 86 mustangs.

I also forgot to mention that this car has t-tops on it, which, if I am correct make the car even more rare? Let me know what you guys think.

429mustang · 07-16-2002, 11:58 PM

I'd get it, even if you don't want to keep it, you could put a little work into it and maybe sell it for more towards $1000, then you'd have more money to put towards a nicer car. I guess it would depend on how much work it needed though!

EazyE-CPT · 07-17-2002, 11:24 AM

$250!?

Your a fool if you don't buy it.....as long as its not a complete rust bucket

1hot5.0 · 07-17-2002, 12:18 PM

Does anyone know the production numbers of the 86 GT's with t tops? Im thinking this guy dosent know what he has. According to my dad, the car could use a paint job, and cleaning, but as far as he could see, thats about it. I was thinking if I added a flowmaster catback, and put a paint job on it, I can say it was a project car that I don't have time for anymore.

With that, I might be able to sell it for about $1,500 and put the money towards my dream, a 87-93 hatchback 5 spd 5.0

HORSEMEN RACING · 07-17-2002, 12:31 PM

86 GT is a good car but it is not rare,especially one with T-tops,if anything T-tops take away from the strength of the chassis,the t-tops leak,I am speaking from experience here I had one,they have smaller throttle bodies,smaller intakes,the worse head design in the history of man for a performance car,and the transmission is a ticking timebomb.

Just the facts I had one for 2 years,it is a great car and 250 dollars is a steal,if the headlights bother you just put a 87-93 front end on it.

You are the first I have ever heard say that,the 4 headlight cars are hard to come by yes,but rare no,if you are looking for rare try finding a 85 Mustang GT 5-speed,that is going to be a rare car because it is the last year of carburetion,and the first year of the roller camshaft in a production Mustang.

1hot5.0 · 07-17-2002, 01:24 PM

Ok guys, I was looking into this more. Blue Book value, in the worst shape with 150,000 miles the car is worth $810. The next step up it is worth $1,800. This is without doing any work to the car. So im thinking if I put a paint job on it, clean it up real good, and put some nice sounding flows on it, maybe I can make a decent profit???

nickj8685 · 07-17-2002, 05:06 PM

I would buy it. I have one that is getting parted out. I used to drive it. Check under the carpet for extensive rust. Those t-tops leak like crazy.

HiFlow5 0 · 07-17-2002, 06:52 PM

Hey if you don't buy it, tell me where it is. I want it. lol

1hot5.0 · 07-18-2002, 01:01 PM

My dad is taking pics of the car today if he passes buy it. If he gets them, I will post them here for you guys to see, then give me your opinion.

Mustangbelle306 · 07-18-2002, 02:41 PM

Um? I don't see the predicament here...running, not half rusted away V8 Mustang...for $250.

This is obviously your first Mustang, and you're complaining because its not an 87+??? Geez. Its called a front clip and moulding swap, especially since you said it needs a paint job anyways.

HORSEMEN: I think the 86 and older Mustangs could be easily considered more rare. Maybe not in collector value, but just for the fact that since they ARE older, there are more that have been wrecked, parted out, or devoured by rust. I agree with you about the 86 engines, but I think for 1hot5.0's purposes, that's probably not the biggest priority. If he can find a straight body, then that 150K original motor can be yanked later!

EazyE-CPT · 07-18-2002, 02:54 PM

dude...dont waste anymore time. go buy it before its sold.

1hot5.0 · 07-18-2002, 04:01 PM

I'm 95% sure I'm going to get it, but if I do, I'm not going to keep it. (I'll be picking it up on Saturday if everything goes right). Im going to put a little work into it, and sell it. Let's face it, I'm not going to loose any money on it. I'll keep you guys posted on what's happening. Thanks for all of your input, I really appreciate it.

1hot5.0 · 07-19-2002, 06:23 PM

ITS SOLD!!!!!! 4 1/2 months of it sitting there! I was going to get it tomorrow. Oh well, guess I jsut have to wait a few more weeks

Skyman · 07-19-2002, 10:44 PM

I cant believe u didnt get it instantly for $250.

tireburner163 · 07-20-2002, 01:32 AM

This is gonna be one of those times in your like where you feel like a *** for thinking too much

Mach351C · 07-20-2002, 04:45 PM

LOL i feel your pain. Next time you see something like this, JUMP ON IT. I know you say you dont have time. Ill help you out if you want, after all you live about 7 houses away from me.

EazyE-CPT · 07-20-2002, 08:06 PM

I told you not to waste anymore time!!!

oh well...ya live & learn

1hot5.0 · 07-22-2002, 12:34 AM

It's ok, check my signature

07-16-2002, 11:10 PM	#1
1hot5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 172	86 GT in running condition for $250? Ok, here is the scoop. My dad came across this 86 GT today. I really do not like the 86 mustangs,because of the front ends, and the four eyed lights. Also I do not like the interior. He was talking to the guy, and he got him down to $250! My dad says the car runs fine, and it looks decent. What do you guys think? Buy it as a project car or leave it? I think this guy just dosen't know what the car is worth! I am currently shopping for an 87-93 5.0 mustang, and think it would be really neat for me to have a mustang, and my dad to have one to, as he happens to like the 86 mustangs. I also forgot to mention that this car has t-tops on it, which, if I am correct make the car even more rare? Let me know what you guys think.

07-16-2002, 11:58 PM	#2
429mustang Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: westerville, OH USA Posts: 618	I'd get it, even if you don't want to keep it, you could put a little work into it and maybe sell it for more towards $1000, then you'd have more money to put towards a nicer car. I guess it would depend on how much work it needed though! __________________ 1990 Notchback: BBK Ceramic Coated Full length headers, Dr. Gas 3"- 2 1/2" x-pipe, Flowmaster 40's/turndowns.

07-17-2002, 12:31 PM	#5
HORSEMEN RACING Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Camp Pendleton,Cali Posts: 95	Not That Rare 86 GT is a good car but it is not rare,especially one with T-tops,if anything T-tops take away from the strength of the chassis,the t-tops leak,I am speaking from experience here I had one,they have smaller throttle bodies,smaller intakes,the worse head design in the history of man for a performance car,and the transmission is a ticking timebomb. Just the facts I had one for 2 years,it is a great car and 250 dollars is a steal,if the headlights bother you just put a 87-93 front end on it. You are the first I have ever heard say that,the 4 headlight cars are hard to come by yes,but rare no,if you are looking for rare try finding a 85 Mustang GT 5-speed,that is going to be a rare car because it is the last year of carburetion,and the first year of the roller camshaft in a production Mustang. __________________ OC "there are 5,000 Army troops sitting on their butts doing nothing,while 2 companies of Marines are securing this island" spoken by a Army General on the Isle of Grenada in 1983

07-17-2002, 01:24 PM	#6
1hot5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 172	Ok guys, I was looking into this more. Blue Book value, in the worst shape with 150,000 miles the car is worth $810. The next step up it is worth $1,800. This is without doing any work to the car. So im thinking if I put a paint job on it, clean it up real good, and put some nice sounding flows on it, maybe I can make a decent profit??? Last edited by 1hot5.0; 07-17-2002 at 02:25 PM..

07-17-2002, 06:52 PM	#8
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	Hey if you don't buy it, tell me where it is. I want it. lol __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

07-17-2002, 11:24 AM	#3
EazyE-CPT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 48	$250!? Your a fool if you don't buy it.....as long as its not a complete rust bucket

07-17-2002, 12:18 PM	#4
1hot5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 172	Does anyone know the production numbers of the 86 GT's with t tops? Im thinking this guy dosent know what he has. According to my dad, the car could use a paint job, and cleaning, but as far as he could see, thats about it. I was thinking if I added a flowmaster catback, and put a paint job on it, I can say it was a project car that I don't have time for anymore. With that, I might be able to sell it for about $1,500 and put the money towards my dream, a 87-93 hatchback 5 spd 5.0

07-17-2002, 05:06 PM	#7
nickj8685 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Russellville MO, where men are men and sheep are scared Posts: 66	I would buy it. I have one that is getting parted out. I used to drive it. Check under the carpet for extensive rust. Those t-tops leak like crazy.

07-18-2002, 01:01 PM	#9
1hot5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 172	My dad is taking pics of the car today if he passes buy it. If he gets them, I will post them here for you guys to see, then give me your opinion.

07-18-2002, 02:41 PM	#10
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Um? I don't see the predicament here...running, not half rusted away V8 Mustang...for $250. This is obviously your first Mustang, and you're complaining because its not an 87+??? Geez. Its called a front clip and moulding swap, especially since you said it needs a paint job anyways. HORSEMEN: I think the 86 and older Mustangs could be easily considered more rare. Maybe not in collector value, but just for the fact that since they ARE older, there are more that have been wrecked, parted out, or devoured by rust. I agree with you about the 86 engines, but I think for 1hot5.0's purposes, that's probably not the biggest priority. If he can find a straight body, then that 150K original motor can be yanked later!

07-18-2002, 02:54 PM	#11
EazyE-CPT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 48	dude...dont waste anymore time. go buy it before its sold.

07-18-2002, 04:01 PM	#12
1hot5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 172	I'm 95% sure I'm going to get it, but if I do, I'm not going to keep it. (I'll be picking it up on Saturday if everything goes right). Im going to put a little work into it, and sell it. Let's face it, I'm not going to loose any money on it. I'll keep you guys posted on what's happening. Thanks for all of your input, I really appreciate it.

07-19-2002, 06:23 PM	#13
1hot5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 172	ITS SOLD!!!!!! 4 1/2 months of it sitting there! I was going to get it tomorrow. Oh well, guess I jsut have to wait a few more weeks

07-19-2002, 10:44 PM	#14
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	I cant believe u didnt get it instantly for $250. __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

07-20-2002, 01:32 AM	#15
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	This is gonna be one of those times in your like where you feel like a *** for thinking too much __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

07-20-2002, 04:45 PM	#16
Mach351C Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix, AZ Posts: 60	LOL i feel your pain. Next time you see something like this, JUMP ON IT. I know you say you dont have time. Ill help you out if you want, after all you live about 7 houses away from me. __________________ 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 cleveland

07-20-2002, 08:06 PM	#17
EazyE-CPT Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 48	I told you not to waste anymore time!!! oh well...ya live & learn

07-22-2002, 12:34 AM	#18
1hot5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 172	It's ok, check my signature __________________ 91 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible AOD Mdifications: K&N filter, Mac Catback, BBK aluminum u/d pulleys.

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