For Sale: 1983 Ford Mustang in BASTROP, Louisiana for sale in Bastrop, LA
Vehicle Description The Fox-body platform served the Mustang well from 1979 until 1993.
In 1983 two new models were added to the lineup-the Turbo GT and a convertible.
With the exception of the convertible top, all Mustang convertibles were produced in-house at the Dearborn plant.
This was done so that Ford could keep tight control on quality.
Convertibles started life as notchback coupes that were sent to a small area in the manufacturing plant where they were converted.
Workers cut off the roof and reinforced the A-pillars, cowl and quarter panel areas.
The cowl side and dash panel were reinforced.
For added measure side members were added just above the rocker panels, a thicker taillight panel was installed and a cross member was added between the rear wheel arches.
Extra side members were fitted at floorpan height (they intrude into the interior about an inch).
New rear quarter-panels were installed, then welded to a drain trough that catches runoff from the stylish, fitted top.
A crossmember between the rear wheelhouses and a heavier-gauge back panel added torsional stiffness, and these are tied into the floorpan with a diagonal arrangement for even greater strength.
Finally, caps for the torque boxes were riveted in place.
An outside company-Cars & Concepts-handled the convertible conversion.
In 1983, the Mustang convertible offered more structural integrity in bending and torsion than a front-wheel-drive car.
The end result was a seamless conversion that looked as if Ford had designed the car to be a convertible from the onset.
Initially the convertible was only available in GLX trim with a steep base price of over $12,000 and then released a GT model priced at about $13,500 in mid-year.
Ford had estimated that they might sell approximately 7,000 ragtops in 1983 however this was a gross underestimation Some similar conversions show their poor quality when nearly new, but Cars & Concepts' attention to detail continues to pay off on a 25-year-old car.
(https:
//autoweek.
com/) It proved to be a popular choice.
In 1983, that year's crowning touch was the first Mustang convertible since 1973.
For the collector, 1983 is probably a wise decision-after all, there can be an advantage to low production.
It is a year of firsts.
First year for the Turbo GT, first year for a four-barrel carb on the 5.
0 GT engine, and first year for the convertible.
Fox 1984 GLX Mustang Convertible color 3L Midnight Blue Metallic, had only 341 manufactured of the 121,873 Mustangs built in 1983! (Ref:
https:
//lmr.
com/products/1983-Mustang-Specifications There were 24,436 (20% of Mustangs) convertibles that year.
That would mean only 1% of the convertibles in 1983 were Midnight Blue Metallic or less than 1% (.
28%) of the Mustangs build that year.
The extra body preparation payed off.
Those who drive 1983 Mustang convertibles comparable it to European sports coupes and sedans.
(https:
//autoweek.
com/).
1983 FORD MUSTANG PRODUCTION NUMBERS Model Units Sold:
2dr Coupes 33,201.
3dr Hatchback, 64,234.
and 2dr Convertible 24,438.
This Midnight Blue GLX Mustang has been modified to include a pace car hood scoop that is mounted on a 1979 Mustang hood, a 1982 Mustang GT lower front bumper air dam and front bumper cover were installed to compliment the 1983 Mercury Capri fenders.
These fenders and hood add a bold and dynamic flare that the standard Mustang does not have.
The rims are a set of 1988-1990 Mustang Turbine wheels and complete the muscle car look.
The interior is blue.
The new updates include:
vinyl white upholstery, blue carpet, white top & boot, tinted windshield, exhaust, trunk seal/gaskets, emblems, battery, serpentine belt, and paint (Primer/color/clear).
Blue dash pad is in great shape, sun visors are original.
Original 3.
8L V6 motor (0>60 in 12.
6 Sec, 1/4 Mile in 18.
9 Sec) , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, A/C (needs recharged), radio was not installed to allow new owner the option of vintage style or upgrading.
.
In 1983 two new models were added to the lineup-the Turbo GT and a convertible.
With the exception of the convertible top, all Mustang convertibles were produced in-house at the Dearborn plant.
This was done so that Ford could keep tight control on quality.
Convertibles started life as notchback coupes that were sent to a small area in the manufacturing plant where they were converted.
Workers cut off the roof and reinforced the A-pillars, cowl and quarter panel areas.
The cowl side and dash panel were reinforced.
For added measure side members were added just above the rocker panels, a thicker taillight panel was installed and a cross member was added between the rear wheel arches.
Extra side members were fitted at floorpan height (they intrude into the interior about an inch).
New rear quarter-panels were installed, then welded to a drain trough that catches runoff from the stylish, fitted top.
A crossmember between the rear wheelhouses and a heavier-gauge back panel added torsional stiffness, and these are tied into the floorpan with a diagonal arrangement for even greater strength.
Finally, caps for the torque boxes were riveted in place.
An outside company-Cars & Concepts-handled the convertible conversion.
In 1983, the Mustang convertible offered more structural integrity in bending and torsion than a front-wheel-drive car.
The end result was a seamless conversion that looked as if Ford had designed the car to be a convertible from the onset.
Initially the convertible was only available in GLX trim with a steep base price of over $12,000 and then released a GT model priced at about $13,500 in mid-year.
Ford had estimated that they might sell approximately 7,000 ragtops in 1983 however this was a gross underestimation Some similar conversions show their poor quality when nearly new, but Cars & Concepts' attention to detail continues to pay off on a 25-year-old car.
(https:
//autoweek.
com/) It proved to be a popular choice.
In 1983, that year's crowning touch was the first Mustang convertible since 1973.
For the collector, 1983 is probably a wise decision-after all, there can be an advantage to low production.
It is a year of firsts.
First year for the Turbo GT, first year for a four-barrel carb on the 5.
0 GT engine, and first year for the convertible.
Fox 1984 GLX Mustang Convertible color 3L Midnight Blue Metallic, had only 341 manufactured of the 121,873 Mustangs built in 1983! (Ref:
https:
//lmr.
com/products/1983-Mustang-Specifications There were 24,436 (20% of Mustangs) convertibles that year.
That would mean only 1% of the convertibles in 1983 were Midnight Blue Metallic or less than 1% (.
28%) of the Mustangs build that year.
The extra body preparation payed off.
Those who drive 1983 Mustang convertibles comparable it to European sports coupes and sedans.
(https:
//autoweek.
com/).
1983 FORD MUSTANG PRODUCTION NUMBERS Model Units Sold:
2dr Coupes 33,201.
3dr Hatchback, 64,234.
and 2dr Convertible 24,438.
This Midnight Blue GLX Mustang has been modified to include a pace car hood scoop that is mounted on a 1979 Mustang hood, a 1982 Mustang GT lower front bumper air dam and front bumper cover were installed to compliment the 1983 Mercury Capri fenders.
These fenders and hood add a bold and dynamic flare that the standard Mustang does not have.
The rims are a set of 1988-1990 Mustang Turbine wheels and complete the muscle car look.
The interior is blue.
The new updates include:
vinyl white upholstery, blue carpet, white top & boot, tinted windshield, exhaust, trunk seal/gaskets, emblems, battery, serpentine belt, and paint (Primer/color/clear).
Blue dash pad is in great shape, sun visors are original.
Original 3.
8L V6 motor (0>60 in 12.
6 Sec, 1/4 Mile in 18.
9 Sec) , automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, A/C (needs recharged), radio was not installed to allow new owner the option of vintage style or upgrading.
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