Vehicle Description
Still wearing its original colors both inside and out, this 1990
Ford Mustang LX Convertible comes along just in time for the warmer
weather that's right around the bend. It's been treated with plenty
of respect over the years and comes complete with a clean AutoCheck
to confirm its avoidance of any immovable objects. The powerplant
propelling this classic droptop is very likely original and hails
from a class of engines known for their longevity, so this Ford is
well positioned to provide many future miles of open air driving
enjoyment.
Just a few years before this '90 debuted, Mustangs received a
thorough restyling, getting many of their exterior cues from Ford's
own SVO line to equip them with a noticeably more sporty and
aerodynamic appearance than their predecessors. Take a lap around
the car and you'll find no dings or blemishes on its exterior to
diminish your enthusiasm and, having received a recent freshening
up at the paint booth, it's looking particularly sharp and shiny
while still draped in the same color it began life with. The
factory color-matched trim is also in good shape and the body
alignment is very strong - the bumpers in both front and back merge
directly with the side trim and you can see just how smoothly
everything blends. The black convertible top is in great shape,
showing no tears and sporting a nice clear window in back for
enhanced visibility, so by any measure this is one vital looking
'90s ride right here.
The accompanying gray cloth interior provides a nice, comfortable
vintage driving environment and is in fresh overall condition -
there are a few odds and ends to tend to in order to bring out its
best, but make no mistake, this Mustang is very much good to go as
it currently stands. The pair of front buckets feature tweed
accents that still appear pretty much as they did when the car was
new as they sit over an expanse of matching carpeting and you won't
find much evidence of UV exposure anywhere inside the cabin -
always a welcome sight in a classic droptop still wearing its
original interior components like this one. By this era, air
conditioning had become a more common feature in convertibles and
the one on board here is running strong. The factory AM/FM/Cassette
stereo still holds it place in the center of the dash, but will
need a little attention to get it back online, although you could
also use the opportunity to replace it with a more modern audio
option.
The class of fuel injected 5.0 liter V8 that propels this Mustang
has garnered quite a reputation over the years for its anvil-like
durability. Over the decades, 5.0s have not only powered countless
Fords but have also served as the foundation for legions of
aftermarket projects and this one, benefitting from a more modern
fuel injection system that's far more adaptable to modification
than its predecessor, is particularly appealing. The engine teams
with a 4-speed automatic transmission whose overdrive gear offers
engine-sparing RPMs at highway speeds. Once the Fox bodied Mustangs
made their entrance - this '90 is a proud member - Ford had also
ditched the leaf spring design of previous generations, replacing
it with coils in back for a smoother, quieter ride. Power steering
and power brakes with discs up front make for easy navigation and
low-effort stops, while the added Flowmaster exhaust sends a nice,
deep but understated note out of the tailpipes.
Running strong and looking sharp, this 1990 Ford Mustang LX
Convertible has come through the decades in strong fashion and
stands ready to provide plenty more driving fun. Call today!