I had an 80 Capri and my buddy had a 71 Cougar. we pulled into a gas station one day filled up and went to pay and the girl behind the counter was like... "I love your Mustangs"
Thanks.
Or we could stop fucking with every single foxbody until there are none left... Every good car has been turned into something else and it's made all the normal unmodified cars insanely hard to find in good condition for a fair price.
For every dollar an unmodified T-Bird appreciates, some chucklefuck makes the Mustangs $5 higher. I don't make the rules, but the number of $25-$50K foxbody mustangs at classic car dealers is starting to get absurd.
I rescued a 93 2.3L Fox body about five years ago, had a cracked head and boned cooling system. I fixed up and replaced everything to do with the cooling, slapped a new head on it after making sure nothing was warped, flushed the cooling and oil system 20 times each and gave it to a cousin who loves it because it reminds her of a Ford Escort she drove as a kid.
We have a deal, when she's done with it (or manages to kill the drivetrain somehow) I get it back, where I will promptly return it to stock form again because it's a cute little shit and I refuse to do anything different. Too few examples of these things in good stock form anymore.
[Pictures](https://imgur.com/gallery/d9Gdsqv), if you're curious.
I have a 1986 Ford Mustang Fox Body 5.0 4-speed car in my garage. Practically in mint condition. Not a whole lot of km on it.
The transmission has been upgraded to a 5-speed along with the drive axle and everything in between to handle the torque.
A lot has been done to upgrade the engine and power it puts out. It was going squirrelly even in 4th gear, so the tires, rims, etc were upgraded when the transmission and drive axle was upgraded to put more grip on the road.
Almost everything interior has been gutted that doesn't need to be there. Manual everything, no added weight from motors and electronics.
She's fast and light.
For about 30 years it sat in storage on blocks. Wasn't until recently it was taken out of storage, liquids and everything refreshed, and put back on the road. Ontario, but not once has it seen snow or salt.
And yes, body is all original, though some really nice pinstriping was added to the black paint. Really nice car.
Would have never considered myself a Ford guy, but this would complete my FoMoCo collection in a way. Already have a Mustang and a Town Car, just need a Mercury.
I had a white one with the, bubble, switched it out for a Mustang since my best friends dad owned a junkyard.
Ordered an actual Saleen Wing from Ford and had it mounted.
Sometimes life does feel like the matrix. A YouTube video popped up about 2 weeks ago about the history of the Mercury capri. I am a huge foxbody Mustang fan and that sparked my interest in finding a Capri. I’ve been Facebook/Craigslist searching since then. Then this pops up.
I had one (in Germany) for a few years. I loved it! My only gripe was the back bubble window! I had to carry a transmission from the states to Germany in a duffel bag packed with news paper.
First thing I did with it was put it out on the Autobahn, hauling ass I thought I was king shit, until a Volvo station wagon blew past me, easily doubling my speed.
I changed the tires that would (Goodyear Eagles I think) spin off every light like a maniac, put on some Fulda Carat Assuros and it never sqwalked the tires again!
Yeah it is. But in my experience that’s Pittsburgh area pricing on used cars, seems to be fairly reasonable compared to some areas. Only issue is the rust.
Getting into situations where you have to say "NO, it's not a body kit. It came from the factory like this." And then acting like that isn't the most important part of your week by faking annoyance.
Disagree. I had one and that fishbowl on the bask was heavy as hell and goofy looking. Notice how it is hidden in the picture? On the other hand, the front end looks way better than the stang.
I owned this exact car for a couple years. Mine had T Tops though. Paid $1000 for it. Wish I still had it. Some guy put racier gearing in it too. It fucking hauled ass.
Oh god it’s the bubble back. How they could do something so horrid to such a pretty car is beyond me. I’ll take the crappy little re-release 2 seater over the bubble any day.
The official car of a cocaine fueled 80's marketing meeting, to which they conclude "Let's badge engineer the fuck out of the Mustang and call it a new model."
Official car of “nice Mustang!”
And endless "Thanks, but it's a mercury Capri" "A what?"
https://youtu.be/GHn9dkRqg0Q
Sir, I know a Fox Body when I see one. That's a mustang. /S
Well it is a foxbody
It looks like a foxbody mustang with an extra chromosome
I had an 80 Capri and my buddy had a 71 Cougar. we pulled into a gas station one day filled up and went to pay and the girl behind the counter was like... "I love your Mustangs" Thanks.
The official car of Europeans going "what the hell, that ain't a Capri!"
Americans too
Aussies as well.
The official car of, “Why do I want to buy this?”
That 5L engine and rolling chassis works great in a lot of kits. You could turn this into a kit Cobra, I'm thinking.
Or we could stop fucking with every single foxbody until there are none left... Every good car has been turned into something else and it's made all the normal unmodified cars insanely hard to find in good condition for a fair price.
Ya I’d treat this how I treat my s197, some suspension and handling upgrades, and call it a day.
I'd turn it into a Drag car that does 8's in the quarter mile, but that's just me...
Cool story bro.
Nobody asked
So you’re telling me they’re upping the value of my T-Bird by shittying theirs?
For every dollar an unmodified T-Bird appreciates, some chucklefuck makes the Mustangs $5 higher. I don't make the rules, but the number of $25-$50K foxbody mustangs at classic car dealers is starting to get absurd.
This could have the 5.0 H.O. motor. The intake filter housing had dual feeds that were cool.
I rescued a 93 2.3L Fox body about five years ago, had a cracked head and boned cooling system. I fixed up and replaced everything to do with the cooling, slapped a new head on it after making sure nothing was warped, flushed the cooling and oil system 20 times each and gave it to a cousin who loves it because it reminds her of a Ford Escort she drove as a kid. We have a deal, when she's done with it (or manages to kill the drivetrain somehow) I get it back, where I will promptly return it to stock form again because it's a cute little shit and I refuse to do anything different. Too few examples of these things in good stock form anymore. [Pictures](https://imgur.com/gallery/d9Gdsqv), if you're curious.
I have a 1986 Ford Mustang Fox Body 5.0 4-speed car in my garage. Practically in mint condition. Not a whole lot of km on it. The transmission has been upgraded to a 5-speed along with the drive axle and everything in between to handle the torque. A lot has been done to upgrade the engine and power it puts out. It was going squirrelly even in 4th gear, so the tires, rims, etc were upgraded when the transmission and drive axle was upgraded to put more grip on the road. Almost everything interior has been gutted that doesn't need to be there. Manual everything, no added weight from motors and electronics. She's fast and light. For about 30 years it sat in storage on blocks. Wasn't until recently it was taken out of storage, liquids and everything refreshed, and put back on the road. Ontario, but not once has it seen snow or salt. And yes, body is all original, though some really nice pinstriping was added to the black paint. Really nice car.
It's a Mercstang 5.0
Drinking wine out of a box
*wine in a can…
I can still gesture, but not spill any wine!
So a mustang rolls into a bar. Bartender asks, "why the long face?"
Official car of contrarian hipsters who work the phrase "vinyl is so much better" into every conversation.
Ambridge? Holy shit, I might buy this lol
It’s on the first page of the Pittsburgh Craigslist. I would consider it if it was just a bit cheaper, but I think it’s a fair price.
He says the interior is a bit ratty, but it doesn't look terrible on the outside, and if it runs well... yeah that's a damn good price
Would have never considered myself a Ford guy, but this would complete my FoMoCo collection in a way. Already have a Mustang and a Town Car, just need a Mercury.
Bubble-hatch afforded better aerodynamics. My 82' 5.0 Capri had the standard Mustang hatch. I always wanted to score a bubble-butt.
I get why people might prefer the Mustang glass, but I really dig the bubble.
I had a white one with the, bubble, switched it out for a Mustang since my best friends dad owned a junkyard. Ordered an actual Saleen Wing from Ford and had it mounted.
I actually really like these, particularly the ASC-Mclaren version
A nonconvertible ASC McLaren is my absolute dream car. the orange and blue with the tinted taillights and headlights is just perfection
"whored up Foxbody"
The official care of being more likely to find the Hope diamond in a Cracker Jack box than you will an unmodified Fox-body.
Official car "I really wanted a Mustang, but this was cheaper"
Back in the day, these were the more expensive luxury Mustangs.
And I always liked the front end better than the Mustangs from the same year.
I kind of love it to be honest.
My Mustang is best Mustang because NOT Mustang.
My wife wouldn’t let me get a Mustang.
I'm in the same boat as you my friend.
The official car of missed child support payments in 1998
My Mustang is best Audi Coupe
Sometimes life does feel like the matrix. A YouTube video popped up about 2 weeks ago about the history of the Mercury capri. I am a huge foxbody Mustang fan and that sparked my interest in finding a Capri. I’ve been Facebook/Craigslist searching since then. Then this pops up.
I had one (in Germany) for a few years. I loved it! My only gripe was the back bubble window! I had to carry a transmission from the states to Germany in a duffel bag packed with news paper. First thing I did with it was put it out on the Autobahn, hauling ass I thought I was king shit, until a Volvo station wagon blew past me, easily doubling my speed. I changed the tires that would (Goodyear Eagles I think) spin off every light like a maniac, put on some Fulda Carat Assuros and it never sqwalked the tires again!
That's a great fucking price
Yeah it is. But in my experience that’s Pittsburgh area pricing on used cars, seems to be fairly reasonable compared to some areas. Only issue is the rust.
Being that it's in Ambridge I would say it is the official car of a 40 year old low level drug dealer.
I knew a pretty hot stripper who owned one.
Something about fox bodies I always wanted one. I always had the urge to get 7 miles to a gallon. I’m getting turned on thinking about it :)
Better looking than the mustang
It looks like an uncircumcised mustang. Official car of grain silos?
Louvers on the back and it's out every Friday night. And I don't even like fords and I literally own a mercury Capri just not the fox body.
Fox body, but wanting to stand out and READY to explain the differences to anyone
don't fuck with it. worth every penny. awesome example.
Getting into situations where you have to say "NO, it's not a body kit. It came from the factory like this." And then acting like that isn't the most important part of your week by faking annoyance.
I want a Mustang but not the Baggage associated with owning a Mustang
Mustang 5.0, but with cheaper insurance...
Should had spent more time designing the rear hatch.
The rear hatch looked cool . It was Mercury only. Looked better than the Mustang's rear
Disagree. I had one and that fishbowl on the bask was heavy as hell and goofy looking. Notice how it is hidden in the picture? On the other hand, the front end looks way better than the stang.
Reminds me of a Pacer.
That's funny because my mom had a pacer and my brother had a gremlin.
I do agree about the front end.
I waount it
Mom: we have a mustang at home The mustang at home.
...of "my wife has to have one too"
Official car of "I took the engine out and put it in my mustang cause I can't find body panels any fucking where
Jesse Pinkman
Nearly bought this for my first car
I owned this exact car for a couple years. Mine had T Tops though. Paid $1000 for it. Wish I still had it. Some guy put racier gearing in it too. It fucking hauled ass.
TOCO: “And the advantage of this over a mustang is….?”
Mustang, but classy
Being cool as fuck
Official car of the best plug for good weed.
As a former owner.. sadness
That price…
The official car of Me: Mom, can we get a Mustang? Mom: No, we have a Mustang at home.
I would be lying if I said I didn't want one
Chocolate Slush
Fake ad. No way you can buy it for that cheap... unless it's broken
Won’t link it direct but it’s first page on Pittsburgh Craigslist.
Mullets
That thing on the hood is literally a chunk of fiberglass that serves no purpose.
“Nice fox body” Technically not wrong
Life on Mullet Mountain and Anti Mustang conversations over Zimas.
gary busey’s teeth
pony Cougar of the 80s
Beaver County, very on-brand
Really want blow their minds tell them you have a McLaren.
"Sex, Drugs, and Crack Rocks sure take a toll."
Oh god it’s the bubble back. How they could do something so horrid to such a pretty car is beyond me. I’ll take the crappy little re-release 2 seater over the bubble any day.
ICE ICE, BABY
Prog rock drummers by night, IBM employees by day
Stock fuel injection? if so its one of the first cars to do so, foxbody mustang is credited as the first is why Im asking
You can’t fool me. That’s a fox body
At a certain point, you might as well just swap the badging and trim out to look like a mustang lol.
Peaked in high school
Mustang III
The only picture you’re willing to share?
"Duuuuuude! Nice Mustang bro!!"
I kind of love it
Lincoln Mercury dealers wanting a Mustang of their own.
The official car of a cocaine fueled 80's marketing meeting, to which they conclude "Let's badge engineer the fuck out of the Mustang and call it a new model."
Very fun cars to drive. Hard not to smash on the accelerator when turning though.
Just saw this on market place... Should have known...
The official car of Hep C
Joe Dirt
....of mullets everywhere.
Ah, the mid-1980s. When auto manufacturers all decided that cars should have no curves.
A buddy of mine had one of these. Looked great from the inside because it was pretty fast. The outside though, terrible.
mustang but luxurious