08mach1 Posted December 13, 2005 Report Share Posted December 13, 2005 Was 1985 MustangGT best Fox Mustang ever? I know it was best looking Fox body though 1979-93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSOLVER Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 93 COBRA period Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil95GT Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 I'm going to disagree. While the '85 was better than it's predecessors, I don't feel it was the "Best Fox Body". By 1985s standards, the car was definitely all that. I'm sure every answer in this thread will differ greatly, but I'll offer mine anyhow. I can't just narrow it down to a singular year. While I *like* the 1993 Cobra, I'm partial to the 1989-1993 LX model. The cars were mass air, had the 8.8 rear, and a no frills sleeper look. They were every drag racers dream, with a plethora of aftermarket parts, and quite a few no cost mods to make them run better. *If* I have to choose just one, I'm going with the SAAC Mk variants. You never said they had to be "factory". IMO, *those* would be the best ever, and hell, even Carroll Shelby will back that up. saacmarkIIa.bmp saacmarkIIa.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 I guess I would say that when the MassAir system was introduced in 1988/1989 that the Mustang came to life. As for best styling, well all the styling features are just things to hold onto as you blast yourself down the 1/4 miles track :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Oh B Posted December 14, 2005 Report Share Posted December 14, 2005 My vote is for the 1989 1/2 5.0LX model. While mass air was available in '88 on California cars and cop cars, it didn't go on all 5.0's until 1989. And the LX's didn't get the 140mph speedo and high back GT seats until half way into the 1989 model year (roughly January 1989). The 1989 1/2 had it all and was the peak for factory built fox-body Mustangs (other than the '93 Cobra). The 1990 model year deleted some equipment to save a few bucks and the cam profile change hurt performance a bit, so the 1989 was the last of the 225hp 5.0's (they dropped to 215hp or 205hp after that depending on who you ask). I was lucky enough to buy an '89 1/2 brand new in March 1989. It was a deep shadow blue 5.0L LX Sport (hatchback) with the 5.0L, 5-speed manual, and all factory options. I had the 2.73 gears replaced that first summer with 3.73's and drove that car hard for 107,000 miles and 5 years before selling it to get a truck (oops!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08mach1 Posted December 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2005 Down road next five years the 85 GT in mint cont. will be high price Mustang because it was last year, of Carb.5.0 Mustangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five Oh B Posted December 21, 2005 Report Share Posted December 21, 2005 I used to think the same thing about the '85's. Last carbureted 5.0L, first roller cam 5.0L, traction-lok axle, decent looking car, etc. But, after having plenty of fuel injected performance cars and computers making things way easier to tune and run better, I don't even want a carbureted Mustang anymore (except the '69 Mach 1 R-Code 428). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVOowner Posted December 23, 2005 Report Share Posted December 23, 2005 '85-1/2 SVO. Back in '85-'87, the Camaros and Firebirds stop playing with me; didn't like being beat by a 4-cylinder. Besides it's a blast on road courses. I've had it at SAAC events at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Mid-Ohio, Michigan International Speedway, Indianpolis Raceway Park, Watkins Glen and many times at Waterford Hills in Michigan. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROKER Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 So the 1988 GT's were junk ? Whats wrong with them ? No good speed parts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil95GT Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Nobody said '88s were junk. While Speed Density is capable of showing good 1/4 mile times in stock form, Mass Air is the preference because it's very receptive (almost welcoming) to modifications. A Mass Air swap is easy and can be done with junkyard parts and a $32 wiring jumper harness. You can use any 5.0 parts that the mass air counterparts do, but should you change things like injectors, you're probably going to have a headache on your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascmclrn Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 I see a few ways to respond to this after reading other peoples posts. If we are talking stock manufactured by Ford I would have to go with a '93 Cobra. As far as tuner cars made by others I agree the SAAC I would pick first and second I would go with the ASC McLaren. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil95GT Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 Hi ASC, welcome to StangsUnleashed! Got pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ascmclrn Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Hi ASC, welcome to StangsUnleashed! Got pics? My apologies for not responding sooner I thought I had email notification unless it went into spam filter. My car is having some cosmetic and performance work done and I will gladly post pics once its back. In the meantime check out this link to see many Capri and Mustang ASC McLaren pics. This site is perhaps the best to view many fine examples of these super rare cars. Thanks for showing an interest. http://public.fotki.com/ascmclaren/ascmclaren_capris/ Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildosvt Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 1989.5 Notch 5.0 5 spd. Bare bones no a/c Now that's the one that gets me going. My friend has a 1985 GT 5.0 4V. It has (And Im not kidding) 7000 original miles! Ive driven it, And boy its amazing how far cars have come. Nothing has been modified on his car either. ALL original minus battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUE OVAL NUT Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 '85-1/2 SVO. Back in '85-'87, the Camaros and Firebirds stop playing with me; didn't like being beat by a 4-cylinder. Besides it's a blast on road courses. I've had it at SAAC events at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Mid-Ohio, Michigan International Speedway, Indianpolis Raceway Park, Watkins Glen and many times at Waterford Hills in Michigan. B) My friend had a 86 SVO and we use to spank f-bodies at will . This is one of my favorites but i think that the meanest looking stangs are the 82 gt and 83 gt . My choice for the best fox is the 93' SVT Cobra . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest evilchris Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 My friend had a 86 SVO and we use to spank f-bodies at will . This is one of my favorites but i think that the meanest looking stangs are the 82 gt and 83 gt . My choice for the best fox is the 93' SVT Cobra . The 93 Cobra had a horrible spoiler, 86 taillights, and crappy t-bird rims! The best Fox imo was the 91 LX 5.0. Still had the penis-light map light which was gone in 92, still had forged pistons, and the pony rims. =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyWise Posted August 15, 2006 Report Share Posted August 15, 2006 I purchased a 1985 GT new as a 21 year old. At that time, I thought it was about the hottest looking car on the road. I think it was about $14K OTD! I have many a great memory of that car. I drove it about 50K miles in 3 years and sold it to a buddy who beat the hell out it until I finally lost track of the buddy and car. I still think it was a very good looking car...although, I've recently been taking a second look @ some LX Notchbacks of the same vintage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyGMachine Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Hey Shelbywise, I got an answer for ya! LOL! If you like the 85s and want a notch, you need one of these. I bought it bone stock about 7 years ago with 50,000 original miles on it in mint shape for $5k. I've never regretted buying it even though I really wanted an '87-93 coupe at the time. I went and looked at it anyways. Once they pulled the cover off it - it was love at first sight! Needless to say, I was driving it home a couple days later as the third owner. I've modified it quite a bit but tried to keep it tasteful. I have the cool tough looking 85 nose and the notchback body. It's a real 5.0 5 speed car too. A/C delete, no powers - nice and light. I actually think in some ways the 85 5.0 Coupe could possibly be the best all around performing fox body ever made from the factory as far as power to weight ratio goes atleast. my 1985 Mustang Coupe Page http://www.fquick.com/garages/viewvehicle.php?id=733 John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mblgjr Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I don't feel that the '85 was the "best" Fox year... I do think that its relatively funny to see the 4-eyed cars make such a comeback after being kicked in the teeth for aero-nosed cars and suffering conversions all these years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarecat Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 "Best" will always be a matter of opinion...I have an 85 McLaren Capri and just picked up a 85 GT Vert... Anyone want to guess what my opinion on this subject might be?!?!?!?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racephan Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 "Best" will always be a matter of opinion...I have an 85 McLaren Capri and just picked up a 85 GT Vert... Anyone want to guess what my opinion on this subject might be?!?!?!?!! 1993 Cobra Black with Black cloth....My favorite fox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastfords Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 I bought white GT new in 86'. Seems like it had all the latest greatest stuff. Fuel injection, 8.8 rear 5-speed. $13,200 plus tt&L.. A buddy of mine had an 85' that did not seem as fast. I have owned a 82 GT, a 89 5.0 LX coupe, and a 92 5.0 hatchback. That being said I have to agree that the 93 cobras was the best looking and also the fastest stock car..By the way, has anyone seen any of the SAAC cars that were made in the late 80's? Have not seen one since. Just wondering what they are worth now. As I recall they were pricey then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Saleen215 Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 +1 for 89. - Mass Air - Center Console Armrest - TILT steering wheel (not an option again until 96?) - NO Air bags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusWahid Posted June 20, 2008 Report Share Posted June 20, 2008 I own a 85 mustang gt and i think this car is amazing. i lowered it and changed the rims, this car looks like a beast. does anyone have an opinion on how much my car is worth, it has 89 000 kms and its the last year mustangs came carburated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85FOX Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I own a 85 mustang gt and i think this car is amazing. i lowered it and changed the rims, this car looks like a beast. does anyone have an opinion on how much my car is worth, it has 89 000 kms and its the last year mustangs came carburated. in decent shape anywhere from 3500 to 5000, i have a black 85 mustang GT with 73k miles on it and im about to dig in and rebuild it. if i were too sell it after, i'd probably go for 6-7 due to it being rebuilt.. but you know whenever i do a project i tend to fall in love with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 85FOX, Welcome to Team Shelby, you really dug back into the archives for this old topic. BTW, my 84 SVO Mustang would outrun those early 5.0's but once the aftermarket guys started the mods the 5 liter really took off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 85FOX, Welcome to Team Shelby, you really dug back into the archives for this old topic. BTW, my 84 SVO Mustang would outrun those early 5.0's but once the aftermarket guys started the mods the 5 liter really took off. +1... SVO's carried a premium, but ran circles around the same generation GT's. Interesting that today we're seeing the revival of HiPo turbos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 This is interesting. Someday I might actually get a Fox Mustang as a project car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I prefer the four eye foxes too, got two (82GT, and a 85 lx) just sold my 84 20th car. Maybe some day they will be in the condition that I want them in. The 82 needs brakes, and the 85 is in boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V6PerfPack Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 My 1989 ex-NYS SSP Notchback best mustang I ever owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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