{"id":1978800,"date":"2026-10-16T16:24:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T20:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1986-zimmer-golden-spirit\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T09:50:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:50:53","slug":"1986-zimmer-golden-spirit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1986-zimmer-golden-spirit\/","title":{"rendered":"1986 Zimmer Golden Spirit"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>1986 Zimmer Golden Spirit \u2013 5.0L V8 \u2013 Fox-Body Underpinnings \u2013 $15,000+ Recent Mechanical Refresh \u2013 Neoclassic Luxury<\/h3>\n<p>This 1986 Zimmer Golden Spirit represents the pinnacle of the 1980s neoclassic car movement, blending the reliable performance of a contemporary Fox-body Mustang platform with elegant, pre-war coach-built styling. Built by Zimmer Motor Cars, the Golden Spirit was the company\u2019s range-topping model, offering an ultra-exclusive mix of custom fiberglass coachwork and a bespoke luxury cabin. Having spent its entire life in Florida prior to its acquisition by the current owner in 2026, this striking white-on-tan example benefits from over $15,000 in recent mechanical and suspension sorting to ensure it drives as beautifully as it presents.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Highlights<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Model Significance:<\/b> Range-topping neoclassic icon built on a contemporary Fox-body Mustang chassis<\/li>\n<li><b>Investment:<\/b> Over $15,000 spent within the past 6 months to overhaul the mechanical and suspension systems<\/li>\n<li><b>Provenance:<\/b> Spent its entire life in Florida until acquired by the current owner in March 2026<\/li>\n<li><b>Aesthetics:<\/b> Finished in timeless white paint over a premium tan leather interior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Engine &amp; Drivetrain<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>5.0-liter V8 (302 cubic inches) featuring electronic fuel injection<\/li>\n<li>225 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque<\/li>\n<li>4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive<\/li>\n<li>Traction-Lok differential with a 3.45:1 final drive ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Exterior<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Custom fiberglass neoclassic-style bodywork with prominent flowing fenders<\/li>\n<li>Padded landau roof featuring functional opera lights and formal landau bars<\/li>\n<li>15-inch classic chrome\/steel wire wheels (15&#215;7-inch) accented by an 18K gold-plated medallion on the center cap<\/li>\n<li>P235\/75R15 Hankook Kinergy ST tires with white stripes (tires carry 2025 date codes)<\/li>\n<li>Chrome front and rear bumpers, vertical grille assembly, dual trumpet horns, and a stylized golden eagle hood ornament<\/li>\n<li>Dual side-mount spare wheel enclosures and quad faux exhaust pipes exiting the engine bay sides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Interior<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Power-adjustable Recaro front sports seats upholstered in premium tan leather<\/li>\n<li>Four-place touring car layout<\/li>\n<li>Rich wood interior trim spanning the dashboard, center console, and door panels<\/li>\n<li>Three-spoke wood-rimmed Nardi steering wheel with a polished center<\/li>\n<li>Eclipse CD3402 aftermarket CD head unit<\/li>\n<li>Air conditioning, power windows, and electronic instrumentation layout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Chassis &amp; Suspension<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>MacPherson strut-type front suspension with a stabilizer bar, coil springs, and hydraulic shock absorbers<\/li>\n<li>4-bar link rear suspension with coil springs, stabilizer bar, and hydraulic shock absorbers<\/li>\n<li>Power-assisted rack and pinion steering<\/li>\n<li>Power-assisted front ventilated disc brakes and rear drum brakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Recent Maintenance<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Brand new exhaust system and new catalytic converters<\/li>\n<li>New front lower control arms, new ball joints, new front struts, and a new front stabilizer bar<\/li>\n<li>Completely rebuilt rear axle and differential, new transmission pan gasket, transmission filter, fresh transmission fluid, and new driveshaft U-joints<\/li>\n<li>New engine oil pan, new oil pan gasket, fresh engine oil, and a new oil filter<\/li>\n<li>New spark plugs, spark plug wires, new distributor cap, new rotor, and replacement valve cover gaskets<\/li>\n<li>New left-front inner and outer wheel bearings<\/li>\n<li>New power steering pressure line<\/li>\n<li>Brake fluid flush<\/li>\n<li>Four-wheel alignment<\/li>\n<li>New driver&#8217;s side power window motor installed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Known Imperfections<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>True mileage is unknown due to an instrument cluster replacement performed in the late 1990s; total mileage is estimated to be between 55,000 and 60,000 original miles<\/li>\n<li>Air conditioning system blows cold air but is currently restricted to blowing only out of the defrost vents<\/li>\n<li>Minor paint and trim wear consistent with age, though free from major dents, deep scratches, or structural corrosion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Documentation<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Accompanying invoices documenting the recent $15,000+ mechanical and suspension overhaul<\/li>\n<li>Clean Pennsylvania title<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>This 1986 Zimmer Golden Spirit combines the show-stopping drama of pre-war coachbuilding with modern Fox-body mechanical reliability. 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