Vehicle Description
Fox Body Mustangs are heading into the 25+ year old range which
means they're moving into "classic" territory. Young hot-rodders
are scooping them up left and right in part because computer
nannies like traction and stability control had not taken over yet.
You need to drive it yourself. The notchback is generally the most
desirable because it is both the rarest body style, and also
because it is 100 pounds lighter making it popular with drag
racers. Check this one out.
This car looks neat and clean in a simple white with black color
scheme. 1987 was the year they redesigned and updated the body with
a more Aero look similar to the SVO. Headlights were redesigned and
molded into the body lines. Familiar themes still lead the way with
Mustang script embossed into the bumper and a Ford blue oval molded
into the body colored grill. A cowl induction hood is featured on
this car which hints at the power hidden beneath it. A black belt
line runs completely around the car and black out window moldings
along with tinted rear quarter glass contrasts with the white
basecoat/clearcoat paint to make the notchback style look just
perfect. A Police Interceptor badge on the trunk warns people that
this car means business, and dual chrome exhaust tips exit under
the rear bumper that has Mustang script embossed in it in black.
The car sits on beautiful 17-inch chrome wheels.
The interior of the car also received attention '87 with an all new
dash, center console, and trim. Open the door and you will see a
long armrest that makes it easy to get comfortable while cruising
no matter how tall you are. The stock gauges are easily visible and
switches fall to hand easily. There is an aftermarket stereo that
is iPod compatible for your listening pleasure. The rest of the
interior takes a more seriously competitive approach starting with
the Phantom tach with adjustable shift light and tell-tale
indicator on the dash. Water temp and oil pressure gauges have also
been added to help keep track of those critical engine functions.
You won't see any A/C controls because that just adds extra weight
and manually operated cloth seats also avoid the extra weight of
power seats. A white Hurst shift ball on its chrome stalk leaves
little doubt that this is an office designed for conducting serious
business.
Pop the hood and you will find that serious business. This 5.0 has
been worked over to produce way more power than it started life
with. An Edelbrock air filter assembly sits on top of a Holley
4-barrel carb. Internally, the block has been bored .030 over, line
honed and decked. SpeedPro forged flat-top pistons were installed
and Clevite rod and main bearings keep things turning smoothly. A
Ford Racing X303 cam is driven by a Cloyes double roller timing
chain. Under those polished valve covers are ProComp aluminum heads
with 2.02 intake and 1.60 exhaust valves operated by 1.7 full
roller rockers to ensure the engine can breathe in well. BBK
headers get the spent gasses out efficiently and headed back
through Flowmaster mufflers making awesome sounds in the process. A
Borg Warner 5 speed sends the power back to a 3.73 rear end and
245/45ZR17 tires try to get it all on the ground. Camber plates and
sway bars front and rear make this a great handling road warrior
too, not just a drag racer.
Light weight, lots of power, great suspension and serious rubber on
the ground. This is a driver's car. Come on down, check it out, and
drive it home. Then to the strip, or the autocross event.