This 1984 Ford Mustang GT was recently extracted from the garage of the original owner, where it was parked in since 2010 due to a fuel leak. The Mustang is an early “four-eye” example that comes with the preferred manual transmission and T-top roof. While the paint may not look that glossy when you pick it up (pictures taken on a rainy day), the original GT-specific decal kit is still present, and red and black is a great color combo. Despite some lingering mechanical needs, the Mustang starts, runs, drives, and stops, so it should be a fairly straightforward revival for the next owner. Find it here on eBay with bids to $1,800 and the reserve unmet.

The interior features standard GT-spec equipment, like the three-spoke steering wheel and sport bucket seats. While the cabin looks tired, it is complete, it would likely freshen up with a good detailing, and mileage is listed at 117,405. The seller does acknowledge that the T-top roof required some silicone to address leaks, but I don’t see any evidence of major damage caused by water intrusion – and the floors aren’t rusty, either. Thankfully, the long-term garage storage likely kept moisture at bay, at least the kind that can wreck havoc if it slips in under the T-tops. The seller notes the original cargo shade is included and the headliner needs replacement.

The engine is the venerable 5.0L V8 found in nearly all GT-class Mustangs, but it’s also the source of why the car was parked a decade ago. The carburetor had a minor fuel leak which the seller notes is still an issue, and he cannot guarantee it will be repaired before sale due to local shop closures (a shame if true – there weren’t many small, independent shops left as it was). Hopefully, the fuel leak is a simple fix for the next owner, but definitely not an issue you want to let go before too long. The car is described as being completely stock, with none of the typical modifications that Mustang owners love to lavish on the GT models.

The paint will definitely dull a bit when not wet, but single-stage cars tend to have a good shot at bouncing back color-wise regardless. The original dealer badge is one of my favorite details, as those tend to get lost as cars get older. It’s also good to see the original GT graphics still hanging on, as those, too, fade with age and prolonged sun exposure. Stock, early Mustang GTs with the preferred combo of the 5.0L V8 and manual transmission don’t grow on trees anymore, and this one looks like it’d come back nicely with a few weekends’ worth of sweat equity.