The 1985 Mecham Racing Trans AM
The End Of The “Motor Sports Edition”, Rebirth Of The “Macho”
(2x Made Foretold)
(8 Cars On File)
Cars By Roof
Cars By Color
3 Hardtop Cars: #4,#17, #22
4 T-Top Cars: #1, #3, #11. #20
1 Unknown: #8 Recaro Car, Seen In Both Ads
Red/Silver: #1, #20 (Car Has #99 on it, Number Unknown)
White/Gold: #3
Black/Gold:#8
White: #11, #17
Black: #22
Maroon: #4
1985 Mecham Racing Trans Am Documentation
1985 Mecham Racing Product Catalog
“FrontRunners”
Car Craft Magazine, August 1985
This Is The Best, And Frankly The Only Resource That Goes Into Detail On The 1985-1986 Macho Cars.
“Macho Vs. Magnum”
Hot Rod Magazine, September 1985
Comparison Between 1984, And 1985 MSE/Macho
(Based On Baseline Of The Year, All Optional Equipment)
(All OEM Optional Equipment Available)
Pricing: $4500 More Than Oem (Hot Rod), $23,657 (Window Sticker From 1984-#22)
Colors: Solid, And Two-Tone Colors Available (OEM Top, Any Lower War Paint Color) Two-Tone Dominated
Wheels: OEM 15x7 N24 Wheel With Firestone HPR Tires. MSE Center Cap. Optional: Enkei 92s (Rare, Seen on 1984-#22), Ronal R9s
Body Modifications: Mecham Racing Rear wing, and OEM Features. All 1984 MSE Cars Came With W62 Aero Kit Standard
Roof Style: Standard GM Hardtop and T-Top
Exterior Badges/Decals: MSE Badges (Hood Nose Badge). Sail Panel “Winners Wreath” Decal, Production Number On Rear Wing, and Now the Headlight. Windshield Banner. Talon Suspension On Fenders.
Interior: MSE Steering Wheel, MR Speedometer/ Tachometer, MSE Serialized Center Console Badge, MSE Map Pocket Badge, Escort Radar Detector, Recaro Seats (Optional)
Engine: Mecham 350 “Macho 5.7”, Turbo 350 “Macho 5.7”. Super Macho 406
Transmission: 700R4, T-5, Nash/Richmond 5 Speed (406 Cars), TH350 (406 Cars)
Rear End: OEM Rear, Dana 44 Optional (Standard On 406 Cars)
(Based On Baseline Of The Year, All Optional Equipment)
(All OEM Optional Equipment Available)
Pricing: No Direct Pricing Available To Report
Colors: Solid, And Two-Tone Colors Available. Oem Style Ground Effects Color Change. No War Paint
Wheels: OEM 15x7 N24 Wheel With Firestone HPR Tires. OEM 16x8 N96 Wheels, MSE Center Cap Decal. Optional: Enkei 92s, Ronal R9s
Body Modifications: Mecham Racing Rear wing, and OEM Features.
Roof Style: Standard GM Hardtop and T-Top
Exterior Badges/Decals: MSE Badges (Hood Nose Badge). Sail Panel “Winners Wreath” Decal, Production Number On Rear Wing, and the Headlight. Windshield Banner. Talon Suspension On Fenders. Magnum FI Or H.O FI (350 Cars) On Ground Effects. “Macho” On Doors, Front Bumper, And Rear Bumper. Pin Strip Around Rear Hatch (1985 #3), Large Macho TA Door Decal. Lower Duel Pin Stripes.
Interior: MSE Steering Wheel, MR Speedometer/ Tachometer, Escort Radar Detector, Recaro Seats (Optional) NO CENTER CONSOLE BADGE
Engine: OEM LB9 TPI, OEM L69 H.O, Mecham Tuned TPI, Mecham 350 “Macho 5.7”, Turbo 350 “Macho 5.7”. Super Macho 406
Transmission: 700R4, T-5, Nash/Richmond 5 Speed (406 Cars), TH350 (406 Cars)
Rear End: OEM Rear, Dana 44 Optional (Standard On 406 Cars)
Close Up Analysis Of The 1985 Macho TA Exterior
Sail Panel “Winners Wreath’ Decal
Fender Talon Suspension Decal
Front Of Door Macho Decal
Large Macho TA Decal On Doors (Optional)
Magnum FI or H.O FI (350 Cars) On Ground Effects
“Mecham Racing” Windshield Banner
Hood Badge (Same as 82-84)
Rear Wing Production Number Decal
Headlight Production Number Decal
Large Lower Pinstripe, Followed By A Small Upper Stripe
Rear Bumper Macho Decal
Front Bumper Macho Decal
MR Wheel Center Cap Decals
