1985 Mustang GT Convertibles Production Numbers

[85GT302]

I was checking out this 1985 Mustang GT Convertible on EBAY,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6236

Owner states only 5,549 were GT convertibles. Most convertibles were produced with automatic transmissions making the 5-speed convertibles even rarer. You can visit the Mustang registry for more details on these cars at: www.mustanggt.org/85gt.htm

I think this gentleman got his numbers mixed up, The numbers I got from the 1985 Mustang GT Registry for 1985 Mustang GT Convertibles built with automatics is 2,169. Lets see Subtract that number from 5,549 and you get 3,380 with 5 Speeds... With the 5 Speed you got two different axle ratios
(2:73 and the Optional 3:0. I think the Optional 3:08 with 5 Speed might be the lowest production numbered 1985 Mustang GT Convertible, But still Ford Built 3,380 Five Speeds!

Cannot wait till Kevin Marti releases his 1985 Mustang Production Numbers...

The Truth is Out Their!

[FoxChassis]

Is this "1985 Mustang GT (Convertible) Registry" the one started by Terry McCoy?

The number of '85 GTs registered (as of 07/30/10) at MustangGT.org is a much higher percentage of manuals than automatics -- 84% w/manual vs. 16% w/automatic, or about a 5:1 ratio. Although registry entries don't necessarily equate to actual production, it's a probably a pretty good gauge.

It would make sense than there were less automatic convertibles produced, for at least two prominent reasons...

1. The automatic transmission was an extra-cost option ($582, exlcluding any discounts).
2. The automatic transmission required EFI (CFI), and that engine's HP and torque ratings were lower than those of the 4V engine.

[85 GT Kid]

Thats why you dont see a lot of 85 AOD cars. Go one year newer and you'll see a bunch more AOD 86 5.0s cause the power difference wasnt much.

[FoxChassis]

Thats why you dont see a lot of 85 AOD cars. Go one year newer and you'll see a bunch more AOD 86 5.0s cause the power difference wasnt much.

'86 was the first year that the auto was rated the same HP/torque as the manual.

[85GT302]

Is this "1985 Mustang GT (Convertible) Registry" the one started by Terry McCoy? Yes! FoxChassis

Look Forward to ordering the Deluxe Marti Report, When He is able to do them.

Remember there is two CFI motors! 165 HP and the 180 HP.

85GT302

[FoxChassis]

Is this "1985 Mustang GT (Convertible) Registry" the one started by Terry McCoy?

Yes! FoxChassis

I assume you ordered a report from Terry then, and that "2,169" figure (# of '85 GT convertibles built w/ AOD) was on the report?

[85GT302]

I assume you ordered a report from Terry then, and that "2,169" figure (# of '85 GT convertibles built w/ AOD) was on the report?

Yes! He also listed my Mustang GT CVT as #1549 out of the 5549 Built. Do not know how accurate it is! Kevin Marti Delux Report (When Ordered) will verify those numbers.

[85GT302]

1. The automatic transmission was an extra-cost option ($582, exlcluding any discounts).
2. The automatic transmission required EFI (CFI), and that engine's HP and torque ratings were lower than those of the 4V engine.

Hey Fox Chassis.. How much was the Medium Canyon Red Metallic (2A) Glow Paint for the 1985 Mustang?

[FoxChassis]

Yes! He also listed my Mustang GT CVT as #1549 out of the 5549 Built. Do not know how accurate it is! Kevin Marti Delux Report (When Ordered) will verify those numbers.

The only 5.0L convertible number I have is LX and GT combined, and that is because they have the same VIN code, and that number does not match what Stew Jones has (which likely matches what Terry McCoy has) or what Peter Sessler has published in the Foxbody Mustang Recognition Guide and the Mustang Red Book.

What I've come up with:

Total '85 production = 157,944
P26M (5.0L notchback) = 2,304
P27M (5.0L convertible) = 7,101
P28M (5.0L hatchback)= 39,721
P28T (SVO) = 2,091*

What Sessler says in the Red Book and the FBMRG (gives credit to Stew Jones in the latter):

Total = 156,514
P26M = 2,284
P27M = 6,989
P28M = 39,460
P28T = 1,951*

*The SVO Owners Association (SVOOA) says there were 1,954 SVOs made in '85, which is credited to Ford Special Vehicle Operations.

[FoxChassis]

Hey Fox Chassis.. How much was the Medium Canyon Red Metallic (2A) Glow Paint for the 1985 Mustang?

I'll have to check later to see if I have accurate info on that price.

[85GT302]

What Sessler says in the Red Book and the FBMRG (gives credit to Stew Jones in the latter):

P27M = 6,989

Thats the Number I have on my Stew Jones Report for my 85 GT CVT. I guess if Terry has all the VIN Numbers from the Source @ Ford is true! There would be 1440 LX 5.0 Mustang Convertibles out their! I have the Deluxe Report for My 70 Mustang Mach 1 from Kevin.... I cannot wait till he releases the Deluxe reports for the 85 Model year from his data from FORD! That is a source I think we can trust! Then Compare it to the data from Stew & Terry to see who is accuate?

85GT302

[85GT302]

I'll have to check later to see if I have accurate info on that price.

I have seen a Eminger Invoice for a 84 GT CVT in the same color and it was listed as 54.00 and 45.08! Just have to wait till Kevin gets his Marti Reports ready for the 85 Model Year, as my Eminger Invoice is MIA!

85GT302

[FoxChassis]

I may have seen one or more '85 window stickers or Eminger invoices with the 2A paint code. I will have to check later.

[FoxChassis]

Hey Fox Chassis.. How much was the Medium Canyon Red Metallic (2A) Glow Paint for the 1985 Mustang?

There were no "glow" paints in '85. Last year for that was '84.

[85GT302]

There were no "glow" paints in '85. Last year for that was '84.

????? According to the 1985 Dealer Launch Guide, Page 4 & 8 1985 Mustang Rapid-spec Ordering Guide Lists --Glow Colors--* Medium Caynon Red Glow 2A

* Extra Cost Metallic Red Glow

Page Dated 5-11-84

[FoxChassis]

That guide was printed before the '84 model year ended. Apparently Ford was going to carry that paint over to the '85 model year but never did.

If you look at other literature printed later in the '84 calendar year and early in the '85 calendar year (Color & Trim Selections, Fleet Buyers Guide, Showroom Sales Brochure), there was no mention of a "glow" paint.

'84 2A = Medium Canyon Red Glow
'85 2A = Medium Canyon Red Metallic

[85GT302]

Thanks For the Info FoxChassis! Guess my info was outdated!

[86 50CPRI]

Thats the Number I have on my Stew Jones Report for my 85 GT CVT. I guess if Terry has all the VIN Numbers from the Source @ Ford is true! There would be 1440 LX 5.0 Mustang Convertibles out their! I have the Deluxe Report for My 70 Mustang Mach 1 from Kevin.... I cannot wait till he releases the Deluxe reports for the 85 Model year from his data from FORD! That is a source I think we can trust! Then Compare it to the data from Stew & Terry to see who is accuate?

85GT302

I guess my '85 2A LX 5.0 CFI/AOD Vert starts at 1 of 1440? Cool!! Oh, and it has Tan Interior, too.

[bwguardian]

????? According to the 1985 Dealer Launch Guide, Page 4 & 8 1985 Mustang Rapid-spec Ordering Guide Lists --Glow Colors--* Medium Caynon Red Glow 2A

* Extra Cost Metallic Red Glow

Page Dated 5-11-84

The Rapid-Spec Ordering Guide I have dated 7-27-84 states Medium Canyon Red Metallic 2A and shows no reference to Glow Colors.

[bobvicki]

I have seen a Eminger Invoice for a 84 GT CVT in the same color and it was listed as 54.00 and 45.08! Just have to wait till Kevin gets his Marti Reports ready for the 85 Model Year, as my Eminger Invoice is MIA!

85GT302

If you look at the window sticker in my album, you will see that there was no extra charge for 2A in '85.

[85GT302]

You are right Bob, 2A Medium Canyon Red no cost option! Now just waiting for Kevin Marti to get his database up and running so I can order a Window Sticker and or Elite Report.

85GT302

[FoxChassis]

The only way 2A would have been an extra cost was if it was a "glow" paint, which wasn't available in '85.