Vehicle Description
Sporting a special, fresh-looking exterior decked out in a nice,
vibrant color, this 1988 Ford Mustang ASC McClaren is one
well-dressed Pony. It carries the unmistakable promise of open air
fun and will pull into its next owner's garage with a clean
AutoCheck in tow as proof it's avoided any notable collisions. Very
few of these special edition 2-seater Mustangs were made in the
first place, so it's got bona fide collectability value to
boot.
The ASC McLaren conversion confers a decidedly European look to
this Mustang, giving it a noticeably more angled windshield, adding
to its perceived length in back and creating a more refined,
aerodynamic overall look. There are some nice styling cues that
came along with the conversion, including special body moldings, an
aggressive front air dam, a stylish rear spoiler and the "McLaren"
badging on the decklid and prominent lettering recessed into the
rear bumper. The result is a still very recognizable classic
that'll make you do a double take when you see it. The bright red
shade it wears really complements its bold look and, if you take a
closer look, those ASC McLaren modifications were done with a lot
of skill - no big surprise, as Ford gave this collaboration its
blessing and everyone involved knew that there'd be a lot of muscle
car aficionados watching closely. With the top down, the
ultra-finished look seems like a precursor to convertibles that
wouldn't be introduced until quite some time later.
The customary Mustang interior has been skillfully converted into
its two-seater status, with gray upholstery that pairs well with
the bright exterior. As you climb inside, you'll see there's a
nice, comfortable driving environment on display here. The
special-edition leather bucket seats are in very clean condition,
with no splits in sight on their two-tone surfaces, with plenty of
padding remaining to provide comfort for even the longest of
journeys, and between them you'll notice a center console that's
been seamlessly elongated to accommodate the ASC McLaren
modification. In back, the space formerly occupied by the bench
seat has seen a thorough revamping that's left it as a
well-detailed storage compartment. In addition to the visual
novelty this Mustang offers, it's also a well-equipped, open air
cruiser - air conditioning, a tilt column, cruise control, power
windows and power door locks are all on board. An AM/FM/CD stereo
sits at the center of a well-preserved dash area to handle your
audio requests. There's a slight bit less room available in the
trunk area, but still plenty to stash some suitcases for a weekend
getaway.
Sitting in the center of a very well-detailed engine compartment is
a 5.0-liter H.O. V8 known for its rock-solid dependability,
surrounded by fresh-looking hoses and components. True to its
reputation, the power plant starts easily and runs very smoothly,
and is accompanied by a 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission
that's also in good form. A number of components have been replaced
to upgrade this rare Mustang's road-readiness, including a new
radiator, brake pads and rotors, shocks and power steering pump. A
strut tower brace also spans the shock towers to increase its
rigidity. With power disc brakes at all four corners, as well as
smooth power steering, this classic offers dependable stopping
power and is an easy navigator on its set of 15" special edition
ASC McLaren wheels outfitted with BF Goodrich T/A radials. A look
below reveals an undercarriage that's looking reassuringly
sturdy.
You don't see many examples of this rare breed of Mustang on the
road and with its strong drivetrain and well-preserved condition,
this 1988 Ford Mustang ASC McLaren is a truly rare find. Call
today!