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    Default Inherited a 15k mile Fox

    Hey all, just took ownership of my grandfathers 83 GT. He ordered it from the dealer and only managed to rack up 15,800 miles on it. Its completely stock besides a holly intake, carb, and some terrible air shocks. All the original parts, including the factory TRX wheels on the original tires, are still in his garage. Was covered in dust when i got it, and a quick wash took care of that. Has a few minor scratches but not a ding anywhere. Never has it seen rain. Been garaged its entire life. Never have i seen a dash pad that perfect.
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    The car looks great! .

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    Welcome to the site. Your grandfather must have really appreciated what he had to not drive it that much. It looks to be in beautiful shape. Is your intention to keep the car and enjoy it? I would. Other than some basic maintenance I bet it runs and drives nice! You don't see these everyday!
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    Is your Grandpa still around or is he flying guardian angel style copilot these days?

    My grandpa’s last words to me — and I’m not kidding — were “Don’t drive over 100”. It’s still good advise to this day...

    Awesome car! Keep it as original as you can! Always store it inside under a cover. Amazingly well preserved!

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    Great looking car and awesome that it was your Grandfathers, surely a car you will always treasure as with the memories you have of him. What part of MD are you from? So MD here.

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    What an amazing GT!

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    Congrats and enjoy it.
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    I'd recommend keeping it for your kids. put classic car insurance on it and keep the tag current. shouldn't cost much to do this. Then you can drive it when you want not as a DD.
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    Wow, congrats.. looks amazing!!!!!

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    Wow! what a sweet ride!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gt4494 View Post
    I'd recommend keeping it for your kids. put classic car insurance on it and keep the tag current. shouldn't cost much to do this. Then you can drive it when you want not as a DD.
    Great advise!
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    That's awesome! Have fun with it.

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    Wow, Fantastic!! What part of MD? I'm in Harford County, and work by BWI airport. I can only hope my '83 GT looks that good when I'm done!
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    Quote Originally Posted by 82GTforME View Post
    Welcome to the site. Your grandfather must have really appreciated what he had to not drive it that much. It looks to be in beautiful shape. Is your intention to keep the car and enjoy it? I would. Other than some basic maintenance I bet it runs and drives nice! You don't see these everyday!

    Runs and drives great. After some fresh gas and some cranking, it started right up. Plan on keeping it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grabber70Mach View Post
    Great looking car and awesome that it was your Grandfathers, surely a car you will always treasure as with the memories you have of him. What part of MD are you from? So MD here.
    Yup thanks, and So MD also

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rwrighttt View Post
    Yup thanks, and So MD also
    Cool hope to see you and the car around sometime. I'm in the Indian Head area.

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