Vehicle Description
1990 Ford Mustang GT
The third generation Mustang is frequently referred to as the
Foxbody Mustang since it used the new Fox platform. Foxbody
Mustangs were produced between 1979 and 1993, the longest
generation of Mustangs to date, though there were several
significant body updates made throughout this generation. Though
the Foxbody Mustangs were popular at their release, they've only
gained popularity in the years since then. The Foxbody has gained a
reputation as a modders dream, and with the right modifications
this Fox can fly.
Here at Classic Auto Mall we await with worms on our breath, (uhh
baited breath actually!), to see what will come through the door
next. Well every now and again we get a car that is a jaw
dropper... so now we give you on consignment, and could be yours, a
1990 Fox bodied Mustang with a mere 2 owners and 11,950 original
miles, and all buttoned up, well maintained, a photo feature car in
Jim Smart's Foxbody Mustang Restoration 1979-1993 book, and simply
marvelous to behold. Just like new, way back from 1990! Read
ON!
Exterior
Paint codes EL and YJ adorn this car and in layman's language this
translates to Wild Strawberry Metallic and Light Titanium Gray
Metallic respectively. The strawberry covers the upper body
sections, and the titanium is bathing the lower sections as well as
the ground effects. The paint is excellent and original and covers
straight steel sculpted panels which make up this iconic iteration
of the Fox bodied Mustang. It does not get any better than this
with excellent minded gaps, perfectly straight rust-free panels,
and clear plastic headlights and cheesegrater style taillights,
excellent lower body and rocker flanges, and a pristine non sunroof
top and sloping rear hatchback complete with an aerodynamic rear
wing. Factory badging denotes the 5.0-liter mill that sleeps below
the hood...shhhhhhhh, you'll awaken the beast! Black accents with
door handles and window surround trimmings contrast to the Oxford
and show off the car as it should. Cheese grater wrap around rear
tail lighting is perfectly placed above the integrated body
matching bumper. 15-inch turbine style wheels are on all 4 corners
and have a nice factory fresh dull machined looking finish.
Interior
The mid 1980's brought us some wild stuff, but then there were
highlights like the interior of this classic sly Fox with door
panels in gray with black control panels, black accent panels and
black door handles and switches. This continues for the seating
with titanium gray tweed high back buckets, sporting tuck and roll
inserts and smooth racing style wrap around bolsters. These seats
have power lumbar controls so you can get it just right baby bear.
A complimentary light gray console races past toward the dash and
has a non broken ashtray door and a black accenting surround for
the tall leather booted shifter. On the dash we have a mixture of
lower titanium dash front panels which match up to the door panel
line, and above padded black dash top. Extensive use of the mid
1980's square and rectangle design is used for the dash, with all
controls and gauges in either of these simple geometric forms. All
laid out exactly the way it left the factory, even down to the
AM/FM/Cassette stereo. The dash is pristine, as are the carpets
which float all seats in a perfect sea of gray thick pile comfort.
Titanium side panels on the rear frame a rear 2 plus 2 bench which
is shoehorned into the back of the car, but is comfortable once you
get there and it can also be folded down to haul your trophy home
from the next car show.
Drivetrain
An original 5.0 Liter V8 with EFI to feed this mill, and we are
ready to take on some serious stuff. A Tremec T5 5-speed manual
transmission now installed on the back, and this pushes power back
to a Ford 8.8-inch 2.73 geared rear axle featuring TracLoc. All in
all just super duper factory condition under this hood, with only
the coolant overflow bottle as the sole replaced part.
Undercarriage
Some slight surface rust on the usual suspects, but certainly
unremarkable and mostly straight unadulterated gray structurally
sound steel unibody, floor pans and rockers. A like new exhaust
system snakes its way rearward and features H piping and dual
factory Ford mufflers which are fed by factory headers. Independent
coil springs for the front suspension, and 4 link with coil springs
for the rear, along with power disc brakes upfront and power drums
for the rear are seen underneath in this clean environment.
Drive-Ability
It's not every day one gets the opportunity to drive a 11,950 mile
car from 1990 so my decoder/test driver/copy editor cohort and I
both took the opportunity and we found a quick starter, smooth
runner, and a test track ace with plenty of power, great handling,
and good brakes which stopped the car in a straight line. It also
was an excellent cruiser and produced a nice melodious sound with
the exhaust. All controls were working perfectly, with only the low
coolant light on even though the coolant level is ok. The buckets
grab you in a tasteful way, and everything is within easy reach
while driving.
Minty is a word oft seen on eBay and is certainly apropos here.
With documented low mileage she is all here in her 1990 glory, and
ready to have her key turned and her tires lit up. Lots of love
left in this one, and it's a classic Fox bodied Mustang which are
ever increasing in value right at this moment. Hop in this multiple
time Carlisle car show award winner quick before it goes to someone
else.
VIN DECODE
1FACP42E4LF144232
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
C-Manual Belts, Driver's Airbag
P42-Mustang GT
E-5.0 Liter V8 225hp
4-Check Digit
L-1990
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
144232-Sequential Unit Number
DOOR STICKER
EXT PAINT EL, YJ-Wild Strawberry Metallic, Light Titanium Gray
Metallic
INT TR DA-Titanium Gray Tweed Sport Articulated Buckets
AX M-Ford 8.8" 2.73 TracLoc
TRANS 2PPBB-Tremec T5
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.