Name:	Brent Abrams
City:	Dowagiac
State/Province:	Michigan
Year:	1985
Color:	Medium Canyon Red Clearcoat Metallic (2M)
Miles / as of:	82,000 as of Sept. 2002
Owned Since (mth/yr):	December 1987
Email:	babrams@laneautomotive.com

-  The engine has been bored .030 over
-  5.7" Childs & Albert connecting rods
-  custom Wiseco pistons with the stock compression ratio.
-  Ported big valve head w/Ferrera Valves and a Ranger roller cam
-  '88 Lower intake w/ACT
-  Ford Motorsport front mount intercooler
-  Ric Gillis boost control valve
-  Ported E6 exhaust manifold w/ 3" down pipe
-  '88 Turbo Coupe N.O.S. dual exhaust
-  '88 Front A-arms, spindles & brakes w/ 73 mm calipers
-  K&N Air filter
-  '88 Turbo Coupe 8.8" rear w/ disc brakes
-  3:73 gears
-  Eibach Pro Kit
-  Koni struts & shocks
-  Energy Suspension sway bar bushings
-  Hella headlight conversion
-  Ford Motorsport 140mph speedometer

This car was ordered very well equipped and has the following options:

-  Air Conditioning w/Electronic Climate Control
-  Power Lock Group
-  Light Group
-  Keyless Entry System
-  Interval Windshield Wipers
-  Headlamp Convenience Group
-  Cornering Lamps
-  Tilt Steering Wheel
-  Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel
-  Speed Control
-  Dual 6-way Power Seats
-  Rear Window Defroster
-  AM/FM Cassette w/Premium Sound System
-  Pivoting Front Vent Windows
-  Dual Illuminated Visors
-  Power Antenna
-  Floor Mats

I had wanted to buy an XR-7 ever since I saw my first one in person in summer of '85 but by the time I had saved enough money for a down payment they had changed the body style for 1987. (along with the 2.3L turbo & 5 speed) So for almost a year I looked for a used '85 or '86 5-speed in Medium Canyon Red and finally found one near Detroit. I bought the car in December of 1987 from the original owner and my lust for the it has not diminished one bit since.