McLaren Body kits on 1982 Mustang 5.0

[terrellda]

Were any of the M81 McLaren body kits installed on later 1982 Mustang v8 cars?

[negusm]

Were any of the M81 McLaren body kits installed on later 1982 Mustang v8 cars?

Potentially. Very few kits were made but I think some kits were sold to the public.

[ChuckG]

Those may have been spares or kits for cars never built that got surplused out.

[negusm]

Did the DSO M81 ever happen:

https://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Literat ... end_04.jpg

See the dark box...in the link above.

They said it was still going to be a 4cyl turbo base.

[ChuckG]

Are you asking if the M81 was built? Yes, about 10-12. They were about $25,000 in 1980, a HUGE price tag.

I almost bid on a NICE one that ultimately went for just $35k a few years ago. I got cold feet and almost cried when I saw how little it brought.



https://www.mustangspecs.com/1980-ford- ... n-mustang/

[svo413]

Not so long ago there were 7 m81 cars in the Bay Area near me. I only know of one these days.

The kits were a whole different story and I do not believe those are so easily tracked. I guess they could also be confused with some wide body kits which were are even more recently.

[Teach]

Are you asking if the M81 was built? Yes, about 10-12. They were about $25,000 in 1980, a HUGE price tag.

I almost bid on a NICE one that ultimately went for just $35k a few years ago. I got cold feet and almost cried when I saw how little it brought.



https://www.mustangspecs.com/1980-ford- ... n-mustang/

Was that the one Dennis Collins sold? He was NOT happy with the selling price of his- it was a gorgeous car.

[ChuckG]

Yes it was. The thought of writing a $35k check knowing he was $50k in and expected $80k was key motivation.

Problem was, that car was a trailer queen I can't have one. I like to drive 'em!