Pre-Owned 1986 FordMustang GT

1986 Ford Mustang GT Hatchback One Owner 59,253 Original Miles Original 5.0L V8 5-Speed Manual

Few cars capture the attitude of the 1980s like a Fox Body Mustang, and few have survived with the history, mileage and originality of this exceptional 1986 Ford Mustang GT. Showing just 59,253 original miles, this one-owner GT is powered by its original 5.0L High Output V8 and paired with a 5-speed manual transmission - the configuration enthusiasts and collectors want most.

The 1986 Mustang GT holds a special place in Ford performance history. It was the final year of the iconic four-eye front-end design and the first year the manual-transmission 5.0 received sequential electronic fuel injection. That makes 1986 a unique bridge between the early Fox Body era and the fuel-injected 5.0 Mustangs that became American performance legends.

Finished in a striking red exterior over a well-preserved cloth interior, this GT has the unmistakable styling that made the Fox Body famous: recessed quad headlights, aggressive GT lower-body treatment, rear spoiler, black trim, quarter-window louvers and a practical hatchback profile. A factory glass sunroof adds even more period-correct appeal.

Inside, the car retains its driver-focused layout with bucket seats, center console, original-style instrumentation and a floor-mounted 5-speed shifter. The interior is in good condition, and the temporary seat covers will be removed during professional detailing.

This is not a heavily modified race car, tribute build or pieced-together restoration. The original engine remains in place, the engine bay presents well, and the factory wheels are included. The car is currently shown on later Ford Pony wheels, a popular period-style upgrade, giving the next owner the choice of its current look or a factory-correct presentation.

AutoCheck reports a clean title-brand status, no accidents or damage reported and 59,253 miles at the most recent listing. Its one-owner history, original drivetrain, manual transmission, low mileage and retained factory components make it far more difficult to replace than the average Fox Body Mustang.

For the collector, this GT offers the provenance and originality that matter. For the enthusiast, it delivers the analog experience of a naturally aspirated V8, rear-wheel drive and a true manual transmission. For a first-time classic-car buyer, it offers strong parts availability, a huge enthusiast community and one of the most recognizable American performance platforms ever built. For anyone who remembers these cars when they were new, it is a chance to own a genuine piece of Ford history.

This Mustang is special enough to show, original enough to preserve and usable enough to enjoy. It would be equally at home in a private collection, at Cars & Coffee, in a showroom or on a weekend drive.

Highlights:
• One-owner vehicle
• 59,253 original miles
• Original 5.0L High Output V8
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Final-year four-eye styling
• Factory glass sunroof
• Well-preserved cloth interior
• Original engine and clean engine bay
• Factory wheels included
• No accidents or damage reported by AutoCheck
• Clean title-brand status
• Iconic Fox Body GT hatchback design

Fox Body Mustangs are easy to find. Honest, low-mile, one-owner examples with the original engine, a 5-speed manual and factory components are not.

Whether you are searching for a 1986 Ford Mustang GT for sale, a low-mileage Fox Body Mustang, a one-owner 5.0 Mustang, a four-eye Mustang GT or a collectible manual-transmission classic, this is the car worth seeing.

Serious inquiries are invited. Additional photos, vehicle-history documentation and inspection information are available upon request.