1983 Ford Mustang LX review from North America

Valve covers leak oil and t-tops leak if door isn't shut properly.

The absolute cheapest and easiest car I've ever worked on. I was raised on Chevy, but after owning this Ford I'm sold of the 302. It really has a lot of pick-up at higher rpm's and the 5 speed makes it a blast to drive. The interior of the 83 has way more personality than any of the late 80's and early 90's models. Power locks and windows are great and I love nothing more than to take the t-tops out and go for a drive. Just be sure that when you close the door the top if the window is underneath the window gasket. They like to catch on the outside of the gasket which causes any rainwater to run down the inside of the window and soak the floorboard and door. This is one of the last years a car was made that has the feel of a true muscle car. No short throw shifter, fuel injection, or turbo's. Just a slice of plain old Americana.