Vehicle Description
The 5.0-liter Mustang always represented fun on a budget, and the
bang-for-the-buck meter is pegged with this red-hot 1995 Ford
Mustang GT convertible. Better yet, aside from regular maintenance,
an upgraded exhaust, and a minor aesthetic upgrade or two, it's
completely stock and hasn't been raced or abused like so many of
its siblings, so it still represents affordable performance with a
ton of potential. Bright red paint, a top that goes down, and
old-school American V8 muscle - what more could you ask for at this
price point?
The 2nd generation Mustang was a pretty big deal when it hit the
streets in 1994, and the look has become almost as familiar as the
generations before it. Wearing GT-only spec Rio Red paint, this
lifelong Texan ragtop has led a pretty easy life and still shines
up nicely on a warm Saturday afternoon. It's not a perfect car, of
course, but if you want a fast Mustang that hasn't been beaten up,
wrapped around a tree, and rebuilt by a kid in his driveway, this
is an excellent choice. And in fact, a little PDR and a couple
hours spent buffing and waxing this beauty in the driveway would
easily restore some former showroom glory. Stock bumpers, a factory
wing out back, and the distinctive 3-element taillights that were
intended to recall the original 1965 models, remain in place, more
evidence of this car's excellent pedigree, because those are often
the first things that are replaced when the modifications start.
Even the headlights remain clear and all the factory badges are
still stuck to the sides of the car, making this an excellent
survivor in every sense of the word.
The reinforced body structure of the SN95 Mustangs paid big
dividends for the interior, which feels rock solid, even with a
disappearing roof. Supportive buckets look classy with their
recently reupholstered two-tone fabrics and the perforated vinyl
seating surfaces keep things cool in the summertime with the top
down. There's only modest wear on door panels with the rest of the
interior looking quite well-kept, right down to the original
carpets and floor mats that show only minor wear. This GT came
loaded with just about every available option, including A/C, power
windows/locks/mirrors/seat/top, cruise control, a tilt wheel, and a
4-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The original stereo is
gone, replaced by a newer Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo, but that and the
reupholstered seats are the only major modifications to the car.
The tan power convertible top opens and closes with the touch of a
button and stacks nearly flush with the body for a clean profile,
although if you're anything like me you'll keep it down most of the
time. And while Mustangs have never been famous for their cargo
capacity, the factory-finished trunk is certainly big enough for a
few overnight bags and still carries the original space-saver spare
and cargo net.
What else can we say about the venerable 5.0 under the hood that
hasn't already been said a hundred times? It's torquey, likes to
rev, and is virtually indestructible, and happily runs on regular
unleaded without complaint. 1995 was the final year of the original
pushrod 302 V8, as it was retired after 30 years of use for the
4.6L modular V8 the following year, so this particular Mustang
carries quite a bit of history under its hood. The familiar intake
manifold helps account for that stout torque curve and as I said
earlier, finding an unmodified 5.0 Mustang is no easy feat, with
the stiffening 4-point cross brace under the hood and the updated
exhaust underneath being the lone modifications to report. Even the
original distributor cover is still in place and it exhales through
a set of Flowmasters that sound great, but don't worry, they work
in tandem with the original catalytic convertors and should
therefore meet all emissions standards. The 4-speed automatic
overdrive transmission is always ready with a quick downshift, so
all you need to do is point it and drop the hammer and the GT
lunges forward. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS were a long-overdue
upgrade for the Mustang, and the suspension tuning on this ragtop
is comfortable enough to drive every day. Upgraded 17-inch American
Racing Torque Thrust alloys are a welcomed upgrade (the original
wheels are also available) and they carry staggered 205/45/17 front
and 245/45/17 rear performance radials that fill the fenders
perfectly.
Clearly owned by a purist, and with great care and no silly mods
it's a screaming bargain that's ready for fun. Call today!
