1986 Dark Sage factory 5.0 Coupe

[02Z06]

The time has come to move my Dark Sage ’86 5.0 coupe to a new home. After a couple years of ownership, tons of money spent, and it providing me great daily transportation I’ve found a new wayward coupe that needs my love.

This car has been faithfully restored back to original with no expenses spared. The build thread will show what I started with, and all in I’m near $15k deep in the car. That said, it is one of 6 to the best of our knowledge and the only ’86 Sage coupe to surface, so I felt it deserved the attention. Options are: A/C, digital radio (I installed, works and is correct ‘86), 3.27 posi, automatic trans, console. No PW, PL or rear defrost. 128k or so miles, but I drive it daily, so that will go up.

Nothing has been looked over in my ownership. Engine has been refreshed and runs like a top with cold A/C and hot heat, trans shifts smooth, new exhaust, tires, refinished wheels, interior is all nice original (out of a 49k mile car) or refinished, no detail neglected even down to the pinstripe. It turns heads everywhere it goes, it looks like a true rolling time capsule. I’d feel comfortable driving this car to Canada tomorrow; it’s been on a couple of long road trips already. Even the engine bay has been refinished, you could take this to any weekend car show and be proud of it. Since the pictures I’ve put a new alternator on and a new passenger side molding has been ordered (previous one starting coming off) and will be installed before delivery. There is no rust in this car, bottoms of the doors, floor pans are all in amazing shape, even the front core support is nice and straight.

Before I get 100 replies wishing it was a 5 speed, I do as well, but if it were a 5 speed it wouldn’t be green. Just like near all of the brown cars built, the odd colors were always built with autos. If it had a 5sp, it would be red, white or black. 5 speed swaps are cheap, and I’ve got the pedals I’ll throw in for a the new owner if so inclined. Own the rarest coupe built in ’86 and be able to cruise/show it right away. $8500 OBO located in Austin, TX – Chris (512)983-6184

[02Z06]

Couple more pictures:

[vascj]

wow, let me be the first to say, that it just doesnt get any better than this for the money. Anyone that knows 86 notchback coupes will tell you this.
best of luck Chris, I'm sure you wont have any troubles finding a new home for it. If I didn't already over extend myself, it would be heading East. absolutely beautiful car!

[02Z06]

Thanks Tony!

[MidwestMustangs]

Very nice

[Ken P]

If I didn't already have mine I'd be there with the cash. Definitely worth your price.

[sspanthony]

Absolutely Beautiful Car Chris !!!

[dburdyshaw]

Chris, that is a seriously good-lookin' color. I'd wish you GLWS -- but I don't think you'll need it. That should sell easily.

[escogt]

Great coupe, Chris. You did this one proud!!

[02Z06]

Thank you gentlemen!

[SVOKip]

I need this to go with my vert and SVO. I know what you mean as far as the auto thing. My very was originally an auto, but has been switched to a 5 speed. I eventually want to put back auto because I believe in the originality of the car.

Wish I had the cash, I'd pull the trigger in a heartbeat. That is one nice car.

[02Z06]

Kip, this car would definitely fit right into your collection! Neat to heart hat your '86 GT 4E vert was also an auto. I really think they all were.

[black99lightning]

great car good luck with the sale. I remember reading the build.

[Ken P]

I love that interior. Very basic and down to business.

[jadigen]

great looking car. i have never seen one that color..

[slimj]

Wow what a awsome coupe.I guess i got lucky my 85 notch is brown whith a 5.0, 5 speed tan interior, I would rather have one done like yours.But i have done alot to mine almost ready for paint Where did you get the bright mouldings around the window,They look brand new I may need to paint mine black there faded bad.Everything else is nice oh well.I think your notch is one of my favorite coupes.You wont have a problem moving it.

[Mikehadafoureye24]

gorgeous.....

[K PONY]

I’d feel comfortable driving this car to Canada tomorrow

You coming to visit me Chris

[28HopUp]

If only you were closer, I would buy this in a heartbeat. (just foolin' with ya Chris. Consider it a free bump for a beautiful coupe. GLWS!)

[02Z06]

Thanks everyone!

Ken, you know how much I love your 4E coupe, it's what made me so excited to restore this one when I found it.

Slim, I love your brown coupe as well. Definitely a dream to own a brown notch, maybe someday!

[srad2drag]

Very nice

[slimj]

02z06 thanks this brown is different thats for sure.But your coupe is much nicer it looks like it just came from the dealers lot .Brand new. who ever gets this car is going to be very happy.

[02Z06]

Thanks!

[scoutdrivinrebel]

So nice Chris GLWTS!

[02Z06]

Thanks Chris, you still need a coupe don't you?