GT Verification

[stableboy]

Is there a way to verify visually whether or not a car is a real GT? The reason is that after providing my insurance company with my VIN, it comes up as a LX convert, not a GT vert. It has the GT side mouldings, but the car was painted a while ago by 1st owner and the hood sticker and trunk stickers are not on the car? Any idea on where to look?

[85 Capri RS]

would also have fog lights.

[85bubblebackboy]

maybe ita a lx with gt cladding from thr previous owner thats common the vin tells all.

[FoxChassis]

Before '87, only a few Fox Capri/Mustang models were indicated by the VIN. Pace Car, V6 GLX convertible, 5.0L GLX hatchback, SVO, and GT Turbo and RS Turbos models are all that I can think of right now that can be indicated by the VIN. They either have a unique engine code (SVOs and GT/RS Turbos), a unique unit number (Pace Car), or a unique combined bodystyle indicator and engine code (GLXes).

An '86 GT convertible cannot be differentiated from a 5.0L LX convertible by the VIN. They both have the same bodystyle indicator and engine code. Neither has a unique unit number. So any insurance company database, online decoder, Carfax report, etc. that tells you otherwise is incorrect. Even Ford's own online fleet decoder can't tell you if you car is a GT or 5.0L LX.

Only the Body/Buck Tag or Trim code on the Vehicle Certification Label will for sure. The Body/Buck Tag will be stamped "GT" if such, and nothing for an LX. The GT model has a unique seat trim not available in LXes, and such will be indicated on the VC Label.

[Jay Little]

My 85Gt is also listed by my carrier as an LX. Oh well...

[85bubblebackboy]

Before '87, only a few Fox Capri/Mustang models were indicated by the VIN. Pace Car, V6 GLX convertible, 5.0L GLX hatchback, SVO, and GT Turbo and RS Turbos models are all that I can think of right now that can be indicated by the VIN. They either have a unique engine code (SVOs and GT/RS Turbos), a unique unit number (Pace Car), or a unique combined bodystyle indicator and engine code (GLXes).

An '86 GT convertible cannot be differentiated from a 5.0L LX convertible by the VIN. They both have the same bodystyle indicator and engine code. Neither has a unique unit number. So any insurance company database, online decoder, Carfax report, etc. that tells you otherwise is incorrect. Even Ford's own online fleet decoder can't tell you if you car is a GT or 5.0L LX.

Only the Body/Buck Tag or Trim code on the Vehicle Certification Label will for sure. The Body/Buck Tag will be stamped "GT" if such, and nothing for an LX. The GT model has a unique seat trim not available in LXes, and such will be indicated on the VC Label.id say that sums it up alright but not even the seat cause someone could have changed them good luck though.

[stableboy]

Here is a shot of the seats. (should be anyway)

[stableboy]

should be of the buck tag

[purple pony]

Those are GT seats. If you are really worried check the buck tag. It's on the core support right under the bracket that holds the bumper cover to the support on the drivers side.

[FoxChassis]

id say that sums it up alright but not even the seat cause someone could have changed them good luck though.
They could change the seats but not the interior code on the VC Label.

[negusm]

Its a GT based on the buck tag.

But don't tell the insurance company fo fear of raising your rates!

[Curtis]

My carrier has my 85 vert listed as an LX also. I purchased it new in 85 so I sure it is a GT.

[dawaki]

my 84 had gt badging but the ins company had it listed as an lx. and I didn't have a buck tag so I never knew for sure. but I traded that car so it doesn't matter anymore.