Vehicle Description
1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible -5.0L V8 -5 Speed Manual
Transmission -53k Miles -Power Convertible Top (Please note: If you
happen to be viewing this 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible on a
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more than 165 photographs, a short walk-around-and-startup video,
and a link to its accident-free Carfax report, please go to our
main website: GarageKeptMotors.) The Fox-body Mustang, in many
ways, is the perfect entry point to classic muscle ownership
without having to pay the Boomer tax that's afflicted 1960s and
'70s offerings. �€"Hagerty The Hagerty writers continued: ... the
affordability of the Mustang, combined with its fun factor, makes
almost any V-8 or turbocharged car an appealing example of American
muscle that's just modern enough to be your daily driver without
asking you to make sacrifices in comfort or reliability. Whether
it's a canvas for a period-correct drag car, or simply a fair
weather cruiser, there are a million or two Mustangs out there
waiting to introduce you to the world of the Fox. Over at
autoevolution.com, they agreed completely. There are some people
out there who consider the Fox-body Mustang to be one of the
coolest muscle cars/pony cars ever made. Whether the traits cited
as reasons for this are the looks of the cars or their performance,
these Blue Ovals sure do have a special place in the hearts of
many. In the case of this white-on-gray convertible example, it's
not just a 1988 Mustang, but a GT 5.0 one, meaning it is gifted
with the largest engine available for the model that year, the
301ci (5.0-liter) V8 backed by a driver's choice 5-speed manual.
The engine was rated at 222 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque.
With only 53,000 miles, or just 1,700 miles per-year on average,
this Mustang is a very low-mileage car. It's exceptional condition
bears that out. The car's exterior is near perfect, from
single-frame headlights to louvered taillights. The white paint
retains a factory-like gloss over straight body panels with factory
tolerances. Of special note, the GT's bespoke lower-body treatments
with front air intake incorporating driving lights, four side
brake-cooling intakes, and rear sculpted valance all exhibit no
scars, wear marks, or signs of any damage whatsoever. The red
horizontal accent stripe that adds a dramatic unifying element is
an added feature of note. A luggage rack is mounted atop the trunk.
The power-operated black convertible top is free of wear marks or
signs of abrasion and is properly fitted. It stores beneath a gray
cover. All emblems-notably including the 5.0 engine
identification-are present. Glass and lighting lenses are all clear
and free of cracks or clouding. Turbine-design alloy wheels are
free of curb damage. Inside, the door-sill step-over areas show
signs of owner care with an absence of scrapes from heedless
foot-dragging. The darker gray color scheme throughout with black
accents makes for an easy-to-live-with look. Overall, interior
surfaces show only minimal signs of wear, and light patina. The
pleated-leather upholstery has a classic design. The driver's seat
bolster has age-appropriate wear, and a small tear at the rear of
the seat cushion. Door trim, dashboard, the boot cover, even the
5-speed shifter (including its leather boot) all retain their
original appearance. The instruments, steering wheel, and all
buttons (including power window and mirror controls) and related
surfaces are uniformly free of obvious wear. The factory
AM-FM-Cassette Stereo is mounted in the center stack beneath the
heating and air-conditioning controls. Gray carpeting throughout is
protected by matching carpet mats. Under the hood, the GT's
high-output 5-liter V8 is complete with all components, wiring,
hoses and the like properly mounted. Th
