Vehicle Description
1988 FORD ASC MCLAREN CONVERTIBLE
WHITE EXTERIOR
BLUE INTERIOR
BUCKET SEATS
5.0 LT ENGINE
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
46,740 MILES
HERE'S A LITTLE BACKSTORY..........
Between 1987 and 1990, slightly more than 1,800 Mustang coupes and
convertibles were converted to ASC McLaren spec.
It was still primarily an appearance package, although new
convertible models were given slightly more customization with a
windshield that was raked back a further 20 degrees. Other changes
included the removal of the rear seat, making the ASC McLaren
Mustang a strict two-seater car.
They also had a revised body kit, a three-window soft top,
five-slot directional wheels by Enkei , and a reupholstered
interior with blue leather. One quirky feature: While the soft top
is operated manually, a metal tonneau to cover the folded roof is
electrically actuated.
Why were so few built? A well-optioned ASC McLaren Mustang cost
some 50 percent more than a standard Mustang GT.
With 15-inch wheels and a wide range of colors, the ASC /McLaren
Mustang was an attractive
Production of these unique cars in 1988 were only 1,015, before
tailing off to 247 cars in 1989 and just 65 vehicles the year
after.
What was so special about these cars in the first place? It turns
out there were significant differences between these cars and
production Mustangs. Sanford Block, operator of the ASC/ McLaren
International Registry, offered a number of interesting details
about these cars:
"These were special-purpose, two-door sedans built in collaboration
between Ford and ASC/McLaren," Sanford says. "They were built as a
coupe on a convertible frame with additional chassis and body
bracing, but with many of the items normally seen on a Mustang
omitted. Each car coming off the assembly line was black with
Thunderbird Super Coupe seats and 15-inch wheels that were used for
the sole purpose of transport over to American Specialty.
"Once there, all the cars had a special jig attached to them with
suction cups that was used to cut the top off the car. Each of the
cars was then fitted with a manual convertible top that featured
Mercedes-Benz-style window openings. The windshield frame was also
bent back another 10 degrees. The fabric was stripped off the seats
so they could be covered in leather, while the rear seat was
replaced with an elevated storage platform that contained two
storage bins. The door panels were given courtesy lights and
extra-long armrests."
THIS CAR IS SO RARE AND SO UNIQUE!! AND THIS PARTICULAR 1988
MCLAREN IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION INSIDE AND OUT!
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DETAILS... 631-620-3330
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