#1986FordMustang

Junkyard Find: 1986 Ford Mustang LX Hatchback

Because the 1979-1993 Fox Mustang remains so popular with enthusiasts, I don’t find so many non– crashed examples in the big self-service car graveyards I frequent. In fact, these days I see more 1974–1978 Mustang IIs than I do Fox Mustangs (unless you consider the 1994-2004 SN95 Mustang to be a true Fox). Last week, I found this very solid ’86 Mustang LX hatchback in a Denver yard, and my camera was ready for it.

Murilee Martin Aug 23, 2021

Recent Comments

Marty S Corey, thanks for your comment. Mercedes has many different models, and will survive. Jaguar is planning on only offering electric models and will be in trouble. They should continue their ICE models as long as possible, but have discontinued the F-Type already and will probably be discontinuing everything else. We purchased the current XF this year, which is a nice car, but would have been splendid if they had just continued the supercharged V-6 in it.By the way, I have really enjoyed your Continental and Eldorado series. Was just showing it to my barber, who owned several 1954-56 Eldorado convertibles.
Marques My father had one of these. A black 1984 Pulsar NX with a 5-speed stick and a grey interior. Dad always kept it in pristine shape-that black paint was shiny even in the middle of the night. I swear I could still smell the Rain Dance carnauba wax! The only issue that car ever had was that it was never driven enough-it would sit for 10 days at a time! The Hitachi carburetor on it(and other Nissans of the time) were known to be troublesome. It went to the boneyard at 72K miles when a hole got punched in the block. By that time the Pulsar had long ceased production.
VoGhost This is the only new vehicle I have the slightest interest in.
VoGhost I love it. Can't wait to get one. Finally, trucks are becoming actually capable, and it's great for America.
Peter Just waiting for Dr. Who to show up with his Tardis, and send these things back to the hellish dark dimension from which they came.

Car Reviews By Make

view all

Top stories

Junkyard Find: 1986 Ford Mustang LX Hatchback

Latest Car Reviews

2023 Ford Bronco Sport Heritage Limited Review – Beauty Isn't Just Skin Deep

2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Review – Keeping Character Intact

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Review - The Un-Car

2023 Acura Integra A-Spec Review – Worth the Premium

2023 Nissan Pathfinder Platinum Review – Road-Trip Ready

Honda Motocompacto Review - Wait! That Isn’t A Car!

2023 Genesis GV70 Electrified Review - We Gonna Rock Down

Latest Product Reviews

Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for TTAC Readers

TTAC Video of the Week: Looking Back on NASCAR Invading LeMans

Here’s How To Get the Best Deal on Winter Tires Right Now

Best Power Inverters for Your Car: Plugging Away

Best Sunshades for the Car: Where the Sun Don't Shine

Recent Comments

Car Reviews By Make