(from page 1 of the 1981 Collection)
Have you ever heard of one of these? The original window sticker called it a 1981 Ford Mustang Ghia Suncoupe. It is owned by Jason Bourdeau from Langley, BC, Canada. The sticker price was $11K. I believe the 'Suncoupe' if for the sunroof and the vinyl top was an aftermarket item. It has a 3.3L 6-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission.
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(from page 1 of the 1981 Collection)
Check out this Porsche red 1981 Mustang hatchback. It is owned by Johnny R from Sweden. It has a 350 horsepower engine and an automatic transmission.
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(from page 1 of the 1981 Collection)
Blue 1981 Mustang Cobra hatchback owned by Andre Lepine from Louiseville, Quebec, Canada. Andre tells us, "I bought the Cobra in 2009. The Cobra's original color was white with a red interior. When I bought it, it was blue with the red interior. I completed a full restoration of the Cobra with my Dad. Now it's blue with a black interior. Original options: T-Top, power brakes, power steering, original 255 cid, auto transmission, and power windows. From the Marti report, I learned this Cobra stayed for a full year on the dealer Mont-Royal Ford's parking lot before it was sold (Feb. 1981 to Feb. 1982)."
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(from page 2 of the 1981 Collection)
Check out this Bright Red 1981 Mustang notchback. It's owned by Because You Can Motorsports. The owner tells us, "Long story short... She was stored in 1994 by the original owner. We found her in March of 2012. In July 2012 we began work. This is the original paint sprayed in September 1980. We finished her in September 2012. Animals made quick work of the interior even though she was in a garage. We were able to build this car with extra parts we had laying around the shop and a lot of work. Originally being a 4 cylinder we used a 1991 drop top as a donor for all the steering and suspension (except the springs). She was also converted to 5 lug. The engine is a 302 bored .030 over with a Bcam with built e7s, and every bolt on part we could throw at it. Shes for sale. We're asking 5000 obo. If you have any questions feel free to email us."
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(from page 2 of the 1981 Collection)
Silver 1981 Mustang hatchback with aftermarket wheels and original 94hp (at 4000rpm), 200 cubic inch (3.3 liter), 1 barrel, inline six cylinder engine.
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(from page 2 of the 1981 Collection)
Medium Red 1981 Mustang coupe with the base 88hp (at 4600rpm), 140 cubic inch (2.3 liter), 2 barrel, inline-four engine.
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(from page 3 of the 1981 Collection)
Bright Red 1981 Mustang hatchback with wire wheel covers, black grille, black body side moldings, black rear quarter window louvered trim, and a 86hp (at 4600rpm), 140 cubic inch (2.3 liter), 2 barrel, 4-cylinder engine. This is the base engine for the 1981 Mustang.
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(from page 3 of the 1981 Collection)
Silver 1981 Mustang coupe with 4 spoke wheel covers, black body side molding, black grille, and the base level 86hp (at 4600rpm), 140 cubic inch (2.3 liter), 2 barrel, 4 cylinder engine
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(from page 3 of the 1981 Collection)
Polar White 1981 Mustang coupe (notchback) with T-tops and a bright red interior. This one has the 6-cylinder engine under the hood. Factory options include power steering, power anti-lock brakes, air conditioning, and an in-dash tachometer.
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(from page 3 of the 1981 Collection)
Cover of the 16 page 1981 Ford Mustang promotional booklet showing a Bright Bittersweet T-top Mustang.
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(from page 4 of the 1981 Collection)
Ford Promotional photo of a Bright Yellow 1981 Mustang coupe with styled steel wheel with trim rings and color keyed insert body-side molding.
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(from page 4 of the 1981 Collection)
Ford Promotional photo of a two-tone Medium Pewter silver over black 1981 rag top Mustang Ghia coupe. The 1981 Tu-tone option could be black or the following top/bottom combination: dark cordovan/bittersweet, medium pewter/light pewter, red/white, and midnight blue/medium blue glow. Best of all this Ghia optioned Mustang has the Carriage Roof option which gives the look of a classic convertible with the top up, but of course this one never goes down. No Mustang convertible was offered in 1981. This Carriage Roof was offered in white grained vinyl; or black, blue or brown cloth.
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(from page 4 of the 1981 Collection)
This is a Medium Red 1981 Mustang Ghia optioned hatchback which is part of the 1981 Ford Mustang promotional catalog. Although every year (1974-1981) the Ghia luxury sport option package was offered in a 2-door coupe; only the last three years, it was offered also in the hatchback body style. This one has turbine wheel covers, a sun roof, color matched rear quarter window louver trim, and a Ghia insignia on the left rear tailgate.
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(from page 4 of the 1981 Collection)
Ford promotional photo of a Bright Bittersweet 1980 Mustang Cobra hatchback which had many of the same features introduced in 1980 like the 1979 Pace Car front end and grille and forged metric aluminum wheels. Other Cobra offerings included black lower body paint, side and hood stripes and graphics, black window trim, rear spoiler, and rear facing non-functional hood scoop.
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(from page 4 of the 1981 Collection)
Here is a Ford promotional photo of a 1981 Cobra Mustang hatchback which was used in the 1981 Mustang promotional booklet with forged metric aluminum wheels, black lower body paint and window trim, side stripes and lettering.
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(from page 4 of the 1981 Collection)
Magazine ad shows a Polar White 1981 Mustang fastback. It's MMMMustang, America's most popular sports car. The ad is pushing economy, high mileage, and low sticker price. It also talks about the new 5-speed transmission with overdrive.
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(from page 4 of the 1981 Collection)
Check out this 1981 Mustang Magazine ad. It shows a Hot Stuff Mustang where you can turn high mileage into excitement. I think they are talking about the high gas milage of 34 mpg highway and 23 mpg city.
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(from page 4 of the 1981 Collection)
Pastel Chamois 1981 Mustang Ghia coupe with a brown interior and a white vinyl (convertible looking) top. It has the 6-cylinder engine and automatic transmission.
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(from page 1 of the 1982 Collection)
1982 Mustang GT hatchback owned by Barbara Foster from Canada. It's painted in a custom blend of Sikkens course metallic silver paint with course metallic charcoal gray stripes. This was our featured Attitude Of The Week for February 10th, 2008. Barbara tells us more, "This car was completely stripped down to bare metal; the entire interior, drivetrain, and suspension all removed and rebuilt in 8 months. The only work contracted out was the spraying of the paint. All the bodywork, engine assembly, installation of entire drivetrain and suspension - including new brake lines, as well as the interior - including a custom made aluminum dash with Auto Meter gauges was completed by my husband and me. I have a Cardomain page that chronicles the entire build of the car, including installation of: Eibach Sportline suspension kit; Baer brakes front and back; installed battle boxes; and new engine and T5Z transmission. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2331891"
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(from page 1 of the 1982 Collection)
Black 1982 Mustang GT hatchback with the largest engine option in 1982 of a 157hp (at 4000rpm), 302ci, 5.0 liter V8. This car has the TRX performance suspension package option with forged metric aluminum wheels ($111 when ordered with the new GT). Other GT options was a body-colored front fascia, rear spoiler, hood air scoop, cowl (air vents between the hood and windshield, three-slot grille, headlight frames; which were all normally flat black.
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