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67K km One Family-Owned 1985 Ford Mustang GT Cobra 5-Speed Manual

Here is a 1985 Ford Mustang GT Cobra 5-Speed Manual that has been in the same family since new and driven a modest 67,000 km.  It was sold new at Dixie Ford in Mississauga, Ontario.  The car is finished in Medium Canyon Red over gray cloth and is powered by a 5.0-liter V8 paired with a five-speed manual transmission. It is further equipped with a limited-slip differential, 15″ alloy wheels, a dual Flowmaster exhaust system, and cloth sport seats. This Fox-body Mustang is offered by the seller with maintenance records – see listing below of recent work to ready the car for auction.  Ontario bidders, please note:  this car will be sold with an Ontario Safety Standards Certificate.

The car’s original Medium Canyon Red (2A) finish is contrasted by a black GT hood stripe and side GT moldings. Other equipment includes a rear spoiler with Cobra decal, Flowmaster dual exhaust with long stainless outlets, quad halogen headlights, and Marchal fog lights with covers.  Covers are not installed, stored separately because of the difficulty in replacing them and resultant high value.  Three cobra emblems are adhered to the front fenders and dash, easily removed for a return to the stock look.

The cabin features seating surfaces upholstered in light gray with Charcoal Gray cloth centers complemented by red piping as well with a gray dash and matching door cards with driver’s map pocket. The sport front seats feature adjustable side bolsters and thigh supports, and additional amenities include a period aftermarket AM/FM/cassette stereo by Eclipse, crank windows, 50/50 split-folding rear seat and functioning retractable cargo cover.  An electronic alarm controlled by separate key fob is installed.  Aftermarket protective mats are in place in front, original matching grey mats protect the rear seat footwells.

The three-spoke steering wheel fronts a 180 km/h speedometer and a 7000 RPM tachometer with 5800 RPM redline along with gauges for coolant temperature, amperage, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows under 67,000 km, which can be corroborated by service records and the one-family history of this Mustang GT.

The 5.0-liter V8 features a Holley four-barrel carburetor and forged camshafts and was factory rated at 210 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Borg-Warner five-speed manual transmission and a Traction-Lok limited-slip differential.  Undercarriage photographs are in our gallery below.

The Carfax report shows no accidents and lists registration history in Ontario.  The other damage noted was a glass claim and the reason why a “Carlite” embossed logo appears on all glass except the passenger door window.

This 67K km One Family-Owned 1985 Ford Mustang GT Cobra 5-Speed Manual comes with uninstalled smoked headlight covers, uninstalled Marchal fog light covers, original Ford warranty card, further original documentation, service records, an Ontario Safety Standards Certificate and two sets of keys from the owner in Mississauga, On.

VIN decode:
1 – Made in USA
F – Ford Motor Co.
A – Ford passenger car
B – Active seat belts
P28 – Hatchback GT
M – 5.0L 210 HP V8 manual
0 – Check digit
F – 1985 model year
F – Assembly in Dearborn, MI
227501 – Sequential unit number.

Owner’s service and reconditioning list:
Service since Sept. 2014, when the current owner bought from his brother (all records on hand):

July 12, 2023, at 65,684KM: Replace rear wheel drum brake cylinders (passenger side leaking), replace rear pass. Side shoes, bleed and replace rear brake fluid and do timing adjustment: $414.95.

July 12, 2023, at 65,684KM: Replace engine oil and filter (10W30 synthetic) & inspection: $122.26.

June 23, 2023, at 65,440KM: Both catalytic converters replaced Value: $900.00.

Feb. 6, 2023, at 64,576KM: Tune up with all new plugs, wires, distributor cap, rotor and EGR Valve: $1,114.50.

October 6, 2022, at 63,741KM: Replace engine oil and filter (10W30 synthetic) & inspection: $150.21.

March 28, 2022, at 62,784KM: Replace engine oil and filter (10W30 synthetic) & inspection: $131.94.

March 30, 2021, at 60,384KM: install 4 new tires (Goodyear Eagle Sport A/S) + Replace engine oil and filter (10W30 synthetic): $654.22.

Dec.14, 2020, at 59,642KM: Replace starter motor and replace engine oil and filter (10W30 synthetic): $457.00.

July 23, 2019, at 58,488KM: Replace engine oil and filter (10W30 synthetic): $137.81.

Sept.,19, 2019, at 57,473KM: Replace engine oil and filter (10W30 synthetic): $137.81 and replace fog light bulb.

Aug. 2019, Replace battery: $143.51.

May 14, 2018, at 56,332KM: replace heater core and battery cable: $284.00 + Replace engine oil and filter (10W30 synthetic): $137.81.

Aug.14, 2017, at approx. 55,850KM: replace intake manifold gasket: $488.16 + Replace engine oil and filter (10W30 synthetic): $137.81.

July 14, 2017, at 54,937KM: replace rear engine seal: $593.25 ( Fonseca Auto).

July 5, 2016, at 54,840KM: Replace engine oil and filter (10W30 synthetic): $137.81.

June 2015, at 51,553KM: Replace engine oil and filter (10W30 synthetic): $137.81.

Sept. 9, 2014, at 50,859KM: $6303.03 (including HST).

1) Replace headliner and repair left door map pocket: $435.

2) Replace rear speakers and rewire audio set and speakers: $202.99.

3) Replace valve cover gaskets and rear engine crank seal: $885.54.

4) Reseal oil pan: $226.31.

5) Drain and replace fluids: transmission gear oil, engine coolant, rear differential fluid, brake fluid: $417.64..

6) Replace thermostat and gasket: $106.84.

7) Replace external serpentine drive belt: $143.91.

8) Repair fog light bulb: $57.00.

9) Front brake service: $99.00.

10) Rear drum brakes–replace brake shoes, service drums, service hand brake and pivots: $99.00.

11) Replace tailpipes with fabricated replacements: $450.00.

12) Overall paint touch ups where required: $350.00.

13) Replace hood decal, under-hood insulator and air cleaner decal: $457.72.

14) Replace front(2), rear(2) and axle(2) shocks: $760.42.

15) Replace 4 headlight units with SILVERSTAR high intensity units: $247.44.

16) Replace engine oil and filter (10W30 synthetic): $128.39.

17) Replace clutch assembly: $302.20.

18) Highspeed polish and engine degrease: $199.

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