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Ford Mustang Svo on 2040-cars

US $4,000.00
Year:1986 Mileage:43421 Color: White
Location:

Springfield, Illinois, United States

Springfield, Illinois, United States

This car was purchased new by my father in 1986 and has been in my possession since he died in 1999. I have been looking after this car since it was new. It has always been a sunny-day summer car, explaining the low 43,000 miles on the odo. In the last 10 years I’ve driven it about 1000 miles each summer so it doesn’t suffer from any long-term storage problems. Amazingly, it starts up every spring on the first try and the turbo boost can still pin you to the back of your seat. It’s in excellent condition, always garaged and adult-owned. It has no accidents, no rust, no paint bubbles, no deferred maintenance and no modifications from stock. Yes, that’s how Ford ran wires in the engine compartment circa 1986! The car has benefitted recently from a professional-quality polishing and application of Opti-Coat Pro ceramic coating which serves as a durable, permanent wax. Additionally the mechanicals were extensively serviced last summer ensuring that the car performs as intended with no expense spared. The tires are recent and have plenty of life left in them. I didn’t plan to sell this car, ever, but I’ve exceeded my capacity to keep all of my family’s toys and a limited-use car has to go. It’s time for someone else to enjoy it. The only mechanical issue is the heater core. It leaks so I bypassed it, leaving the leaking core dormant and the car without a heater. This has not been an issue for me as I only drive in the summer. The car suffers from a couple of minor cosmetic age-related issues. There’s a scuff on the black trim on the front bumper. The lower body paint shrank long-ago leaving it checked in appearance but still durable as it has not changed or deteriorated in many years. One of the spats in front of the rear wheel is damaged, making it stick out slightly. Any rock chips have been carefully touched-up with Ford paint. On the interior, Ford used a fuzzy covering on the vertical dash panels that is not aging well. It feels sticky to the touch and is faded. Finally, the driver’s seat bolster is fraying from wear. This is full disclosure here. If there’s anything else wrong with the car it’s not because I know about it. This car means a lot to me and the strong connection to my late father only reinforces my attachment. I want to see the car go to a fellow enthusiast who will take care of it and add to its story. Don’t call me if you plan to replace the motor with a V8 or if you are a dealer looking to flip it. I will not sell it. Having said that, I am not unrealistic about the price. There are not many in this condition so it’s hard to value but let’s find a fair price. Included with the car is a vintage Custom Colgan bra, Covercraft Dustop padded car cover, original window sticker, maintenance records and log, owner’s manual, KONI shock adjustment knob and original sales brochure. A $500.00 deposit is required within 48 hours of auction close via Paypal. Full payment required within 7 days via wire transfer, cashier's check or cash.

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Preserving automotive history costs big bucks

Wed, 29 Jan 2014



$1.8 million is spent each year to maintain GM's fleet of 600 production and concept cars.
When at least two of the Detroit Three were on the verge of death a few years back, one of the tough questions that was asked of Ford, General Motors and Chrysler execs - outside of why execs were still taking private planes to meetings - was why each company maintained huge archives of old production and concept vehicles. GM, for example, had an 1,100-vehicle collection when talk of a federal bailout began.

American automakers fall in latest Fortune 500 rankings

Fri, 10 May 2013

Not that it means anything beyond bragging rights, but if you're fixated on the positions of domestic automakers on the annual Fortune 500 list, both General Motors and Ford are still on it but they've slipped a couple of notches. The list ranks American companies and they're ordered solely by revenue. GM, fifth last year, came in seventh, while Ford fell from ninth to tenth even though both companies saw small gains in annual revenue.
GM's $152.3 billion in revenue was less than a third of that of the first company on the list: Wal-Mart, which regained the title from Exxon Mobil. Berkshire Hathaway and Apple are the firms that moved GM down. Ford, displaced by energy company Valero, had $134.3 billion in revenue.
On a side note, profitability isn't a factor, but both GM and Ford were down in this year's list compared to last year's: GM declined from $9.2 billion to $6.2 billion, Ford fell from $20.2 billion to $5.6 billion. If profits were included, Exxon Mobil would probably still be king: although the energy company made almost $20 billion less in revenue than Wal-Mart's $469.2 billion, it posted $44.9 billion in profit compared to Wal-Mart's $17 billion.

2015 Ford Mustang EcoBoost flogged and analyzed by Ignition

Mon, 13 Oct 2014

Aside from the way it looks and perhaps its independent rear suspension, the biggest bit of news on the 2015 Mustang may be the inclusion of its 2.3-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine. That blown mill marks the first time since the Mustang SVO of the '80s that a turbo has been fitted under the engine of Ford's pony car.
The Mustang EcoBoost is the subject of the latest episode of Ignition from Motor Trend, giving us a great look at the technical, nitty-gritty side of the turbocharged coupe. Covering it from bow to stern, host Carlos Lago walks us through the boosted Ford before taking to the track for some driving impressions, with particular praise given to the low-end grunt of the 2.3-liter mill.
Check out the full video and then let us know which 2015 Mustang has your interest piqued the most - the EcoBoost four, the 5.0L V8 or the entry-level V6.