1982 Mustang GT: Why this year was so important to Ford
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Published 2024-02-24
The GT designation was last used on the Mustang in 1969. Thatโs right, from 1970 through 1981, Ford did not offer a specific GT model variant of the Mustang. Instead, during those years, performance-oriented Mustangs were generally identified by other trim levels or packages, such as the Mach 1 or Cobra.
Before we move on to the 1982 Mustang GT, Lets first take a look at the last Mustang GT for 1969.
Visually, the 1969 Mustang GT boasted a muscular and aggressive stance that perfectly complemented its high-performance capabilities. Distinctive features such as the iconic GT door stripe decals, quad exhaust tips, and hood scoop added to its commanding presence on the road.
All Comments (21)
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I worked with a guy back in the early 90's that told me he had a "Boss Mustang". Then he brought this to work. I still smile when I think about it.
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My wife and I still have a blue 1983 Mustang GT with a 4 speed. A little more power at 175 and the front was cleaned up a little from the 82 but mostly the same as this. Around 60k miles and it still drives pretty good. Unrestored but always kept under a cover. Sometimes I can't believe it still goes but it does. Glad we never got rid of her.
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It was my first brand new car. I bought a silver 1982 GT in June of that year.
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I had a red 1982 Mustang Gt with T-tops with rear window louvers it was fast for the time even faster when I added a 4 barrel carb and intake manifold from a 83 Gt and a dual exhaust it was a awesome car ๐๐
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I graduated in 1982 and that was one really quick car (for that time anyway), always and still want one!! Those fox bodies were kinda sweet!
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Yes had a black 1982 Mustang GT with t tops - currently have a silver metallic 1982 Mustang with t tops
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Had a 1982 Mercury Capri 5.0 with recaro seat package ( no t-tops) took that from NJ to Florida with a buddy for spring break. Stopped only for toilet and gas, speedometer was preety much pinned at 85 (age of 85 speedos) the entire trip. I don't remember how many hours but I do remember people saying that must be a worl record. LOL. Lots of memories! Thanks for the video.
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I bought an 82 GT in around 1992. Left home in it, met my wife in it, went on honeymoon with it. I still have it today. It's was maroon with a black interior but now it's patina and I'm currently redoing the interior. It doesn't have the original engine anymore, sadly, but I had an engine builder build one stout little 302 for it a couple decades ago, but it hasn't done much but get moved around my yard since. Now that my kids are leaving home my attention has turned back to it.
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The Mustang was on the Foxbody platform for 15 years, 1979-1993. That was the longest it was on any platform. That is because it was supposed to be replaced by the Ford Probe but Ford heard the fans and changed their mind.
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This was an amazing episode!!My aunt used to work for Ford back in that area and she had a Blk Stang with TTops and a 4 spd! She actually got to build her own car and drove it off the assembly line!! This episode has brought back some great memories for me!! My aunt used to let me drive her car on the weekends sometimes. All I had to do was gas it up and wash it upon returning it! I always think about her especially if I see this car!! RIP Aunt Barb!๐๐ผ๐๐๐ฝ
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Thank you for the video this week.
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I had an 86 GT red on grey. Plenty fast [email protected] and greatly enhanced handling. Loved it.
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A TOTALLYAWSOME VIDEO AND EDUCATION. THANKS FOR SHARING. I LEARNED A LOT.
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Man, I remember that car well!!! Awesome video and thanks for putting in the highway patrol version, thatโs my favorite casting to collect!!๐๐ผ๐๐๐
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Great vid!!!! ๐ค๐ค
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I test drove a new 82 GT from a dealer. I was 18 and dumb enough to light up the rear tires with a salesman sitting in the passenger seat. That didnโt go all that well. Anyway, I didnโt end up buying a 5.0, an LX until 92. For what itโs worth, I donโt remember the automatic was offered in the GT (or LX behind a V-8) until 85 or 86, and then it was a lesser 302 with throttle body instead of the four barrel or FI motor that came with a five speed depending on the year. The SROD might have been the only manual transmission they could access from their inventory in time to meet the launch deadline other than a granny gear truck four speed. The 82s and some 83s came with the SROD manual transmission that did not help the quarter mile times or the road courses, but was still quicker than the competition, mainly because the Foxes were significantly lighter than the brand Xes even though the others could be had with four barrels, FI, and real four speeds. But the 82 GT was a significant in the history of Mustangs because not only did Ford do basically the same thing with parts bin parts for the 302 the way Dodge had done the 360s for the Lil Red Expresses, but Ford actually highlighted actual performance again when they marketed the car.
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Best looking Fox Mustang of them all! I had a ten year old red one with 140000 miles on it, and more than doubled it! The worst part about these cars was the jump from second to third gear, but that second gear pull was almost worth it. The '80 and '81 Cobras used the Pace Car scoop. The scoop on the '82 GT I believe was optional on any Mustang or Capri from '79-'81 or '82. If you got the automatic in 1982, then you also got a 255 and not the 5.0.
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I loved my '90 GT, but I always craved an '82. It was just so cool looking. I wish I still had the ol' '90, but when I sold her, I got such a great deal I could not pass it up at the time.
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Hey you're just getting better and better on and with the presentation of everything, , it's enjoyable to watch.. Have another suggestion of a vehicle to maybe look into how about the Ford Pantera it kind of looked like the Lamborghini and Ferrari back in the 80's. Just a thought and thanks for the posting ๐๐๐ปโ๏ธ๐
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This was the Mustang I fell in love with as a kid. By the time I was able to get my own it was a 1993 Mustang GT. I ended up selling mine to a co-worker as well.
