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Car Of The Day: September 27, 2009; Ertl '83 Ford Mustang
Topic Started: Sep 26 2009, 11:13 PM (593 Views)
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Today's car of the day is Ertl's 1983 Ford Mustang GT.

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The 1979 Mustang was based on the larger Fox platform (initially developed for the 1978 Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr). The interior was restyled to accommodate four people in comfort despite a smaller rear seat. The trunk was larger, as was the engine bay, for easier service access.

Body styles included a coupé, (notchback), and hatchback; a convertible was offered in 1983. Available trim levels included L, GL, GLX, LX, GT, Turbo GT, SVO (1984-86), Cobra, and Cobra R (1993).

In response to slumping sales and escalating fuel prices during the early 1980s, a new Mustang was in development. It was to be a variant of the Mazda MX-6 assembled at AutoAlliance International in Flat Rock, Michigan. Enthusiasts wrote to Ford objecting to the proposed change to a front-wheel drive, Japanese-designed Mustang without a V8 option. The result was a major facelift of the existing Mustang in 1987, while the MX-6 variant became the 1989 Ford Probe.


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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third-generation_Ford_Mustang

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One of only two examples of the 1983-84 Mustang in small scale, and there are no '85-'86 versions at all (not counting SVO models). This Ertl example was copied by Welly, and Road Champs did a convertible (with swapable tops). While the casting isn't the greatest (headlights, wheelwells, and rear quarter louvres in particular), it's a case of taking what you can get.

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While most of the Mustang internals and externals were carried over in 1983, there were some changes and improvements on the now five-year-old model. Both the front nose piece and rear taillights were restyled. A more "aero" look, which was becoming more common on various Ford products of the era, replaced the egg crate-style grille seen the past four years. New taillights with dedicated amber turn signals replaced the similarly styled vertical Ford Fairmont units. The 3.8 L Essex V6 replaced the 3.3 L [I6], as the 3.3 L engine had little demand and was dropped after 1982. Ford added a convertible to the Mustang line in 1983 in response to the 1982 Chrysler convertibles, this after a ten-year absence. The majority of the convertibles were equipped with the new V6 in GLX form, though 1,001 (993 for US, 8 for Canada) V8 GT models were also produced. The Mustang GT received a four-barrel carburetor and a new intake manifold, bringing power to 175 hp (130 kW). The turbocharged 2.3 L four-cylinder also returned, now fuel-injected, and producing 145 hp (108 kW). For 1984, the GL and GLX were dropped, leaving L, LX, GT, Turbo GT, and a new addition, the SVO. Ford also recognized the 20th Anniversary of the Mustang with the G.T.350, which consisted of a limited run of roughly 5,100 hatchback and convertible models all trimmed in Oxford White exteriors and Canyon Red interiors. They could be equipped with either the 2.3 Turbo or 302 V8. Two 302 V8s were available, the four-barrel or a new 165 hp (123 kW) electronic-fuel injected engine. A new "Quadra Shock" rear suspension, which replaced the slapper bars with horizontally-mounted axle shocks, became available after a few months of production. Finally, after 1984, the TRX option was retired.

The new Mustang SVO appeared first in 1984 and was produced through 1986. Carrying a far more powerful and refined 2.3 L turbocharged inline-4, it produced initially 175 hp (130 kW) for 1984, uprated to 205 hp (153 kW) for a few 1985 models, and ending with 200 hp (149 kW) for 1986. It sported handling and braking abilities that would humble a Mustang GT. Four-wheel disc brakes, 16-inch specific wheels, and an SVO-specific bi-plane rear spoiler were just a few of the notable differences between the SVO and the rest of the Mustang line. However, the steep price, which was thousands more than a comparably equipped V8 GT, put off most potential buyers.

In 1985, the Mustang GT got the exclusive 302 cu in (4.9 L) – named 5.0 L High Output – engine with new E5AE cylinder heads, a Holley four-barrel carburetor, a new and more aggressive roller camshaft (only in models with the manual transmission), a new intake manifold, less restrictive exhaust manifolds, and a pseudo dual exhaust which brought more power to a conservatively rated 210 hp (157 kW) engine. This would be the last carbureted V8 in the Mustang. Also, 1985 saw the departure of the L and Turbo GT, leaving the LX, GT, and SVO. In 1986, Ford released the first multiport fuel-injected 302 cu in (4.9 L) V8, rated at 200 hp (150 kW). With high swirl E6SE heads, the early production High Output EFI engine intake possessed higher compression and dual exhausts.


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Sak
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I've never seen this one.

Look, ladies and gentlemen (given the ratio of men to women in this klatsch, shouldn't it be gentlemen and ladies?), isn't there a comprehensive Ertl listing out there? It seems that Sean keeps posting Ertls I've never seen before...

I like this Mustang!
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James
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A little "stop light red" and "Amber Yellow" would go a long way in making this casting shine
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
I agree with SAK. I'm far from being any diecast expert, but where did this one come from? Never saw it before. Once again, I better look harder at yard sale oddballs and even damaged ones.
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james_autos
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So was every model year different, in that changes were made to the car cosmetically.

I've always found that confusing with American cars because the manufacturers seem to use the same names on their cars for decades. European manucaturers don't tend to do that generally, although there are exceptions like VW and Ford with their Fiesta.

Take the MGB GT for example - it was produced from 1962 until 1980, and until about 1975-6 when U.S regulations meant that they had to raise them up and put those ghastly rubber bumpers on them, they looked exactly the same. They only changed things like the wheels and the interiors so really the only to tell what year they are is to look at the number plates.
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James
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So in 1980 you were still buying 1962 technology?
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Celica Baby
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Can you see what I'm saying?
Sak
Sep 27 2009, 07:07 AM
I've never seen this one.

Look, ladies and gentlemen (given the ratio of men to women in this klatsch, shouldn't it be gentlemen and ladies?), isn't there a comprehensive Ertl listing out there? It seems that Sean keeps posting Ertls I've never seen before...

I like this Mustang!
Naw...we can stick with ladies first ;)

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bangerkid45
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This is a nice one Swifty! Good Choice, and I cant remember seeing one of these!

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STUTZ
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This casting leaves a lot to be desired, but photographer Swifty's pictures makes the casting look very nice. :thumbup: Detail to the headlights and tail lights would really make this casting look good.
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
STUTZ
Sep 27 2009, 05:08 PM
Detail to the headlights and tail lights would really make this casting look good.
Agreed! And if I had a duplicate I'd detail up the headlights, side markers, tallights, etc.
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Sak
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Ezekiel 25:17
Sean...an Ertl list...is it out there?
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
Sak
Sep 27 2009, 06:12 PM
Sean...an Ertl list...is it out there?
It was on Doug's site until they moved to the blog format. I can't find anything in that mess yet. I do hope that gets organized soon!
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