Vehicle Description
Built for a high profile joint venture between two corporate
behemoths and offering plenty of bona fide collectability, this
1990 Ford Mustang LX 7-Up Edition wears a sharp exterior/interior
color scheme that comes part and parcel with its special edition
status. This droptop also features an array of rock-solid
mechanical components that have not only powered legions of
Mustangs over the years but have also served as the foundation for
countless aftermarket projects due to their consistent
dependability, so its prospects of providing plenty more future
enjoyment are bright.
When plans for a high profile contest pairing Ford with soft drink
bottling giant 7-Up fell through at the eleventh hour, Ford ended
up with about 4,000 distinctively dressed droptops on its hands.
While this would seem like a sizable number when viewed from an
inventory perspective, it's really not much in automotive
manufacturing terms and since a number of these special edition
Ponies have been modified either aesthetically or mechanically or
have fallen by the wayside, this '90 represents a rare find. It's
dressed in a magnetic coat of Deep Emerald Green Clearcoat Metallic
that was created especially for the contest and is a distant cousin
of the Highland Green so many of its predecessors from the '60s
wore. The exterior remains in good shape, with its alignment
thoroughly intact and an assortment of body trim that presents
well. The accompanying power white convertible top is free of any
pronounced wear and raises easily into position to protect you from
the elements.
Inside the doors, the white leather interior is just vintage enough
to set it apart from the present day, but still sports some welcome
touches that make for an enjoyable driving experience. The sport
buckets up front provide a nice mix of comfort and support and,
like the bench seat in back, have plenty of future miles still in
them. The seating looms over carpet that was only recently
replaced, so it's in top form. From the center console on up to the
dash area, you'll likely be impressed with the consistently strong
condition inside - there's no sign of abuse anywhere, the factory
gauges in the cluster look great and function just as intended and
the dash pad running across the top is still supple and shiny.
There's a welcome collection of comfort and convenience features on
hand, including power lumbar adjustments in the front buckets,
power door locks and windows, air conditioning, cruise control and
an AM/FM/Cassette stereo to provide a period correct listening
experience. The trunk area in back appears as if it has seen
virtually no activity at all.
This convertible is powered by a High Output 5.0 liter
electronically fuel-injected V8 - a powerplant that's well known to
both Mustang aficionados and aftermarket modification enthusiasts.
Its reputation for anvil-like durability has been thoroughly
reinforced over the years, so it holds the promise of plenty of
fun-filled future driving as it teams with a 4-speed automatic
transmission whose overdrive gear really comes in handy to bring
down RPMs at highway speeds. This LX is a strong performer in all
respects - it offers spirited acceleration, along with traction
control to ensure that the power hits the pavement efficiently.
Power steering makes for easy maneuverability, while power brakes,
featuring discs up front, bring it to prompt stops. It rolls on a
set of very sharp 15" special edition GT "Turbine" wheels outfitted
with Falken tires.
With its combination of classic charm, bona fide collectability and
modern conveniences, this 1990 Ford Mustang LX 7-Up Edition is a
keeper. Call today!