Vehicle Description
1990 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Why is it called the "Fox" platform? I am unable to find a sure
reason why Ford identified this chassis as "Fox". Some people say
that it had something to do with VW's "Rabbit" but I can't confirm
that. I assume the Fox name has something to do with how Ford
downsized their vehicles. Ford's vehicles went from being big like
a cow to small and nimble like a Fox.
Here we go, a Fox body convertible 5.0 liter Camaro eater right out
of 1990. A very clean, well kept car that has a snazzy color combo,
sweet 15" wheels right out of the 1990's, and plenty of power. If
you are not excited yet, read on and fasten your seatbelt for
rebuilt with approximately 6-7,000 mile drivetrain, Fi-Tech EFI
powered Pony right out of the early 90's.
Due to varying emissions control devices being removed, please
check with your state, county, local or provincial motor vehicle
department to verify the ability to legally register this vehicle
in your area***
Exterior
A 7 year old application of Black Cherry bathes this car and is in
very nice condition with only a few scuffs and scraped on the
neoprene cladding. No rust, plenty of coves, body matching
trimmings, body matching neoprene bumpers and black accents. All is
rust free, and looking nice and shiny. 1-piece smoked aero
headlights seamlessly melt into the front of the car. Fog lights
are in the bumper and an oval sans badge is in the center of the
front of the hood. As we move back, let's stop at the beautiful new
black canvas convertible top, complete with glass rear window, also
in nearly perfect condition. It moves up and down flawlessly, and
when down you get to enjoy the sun beaming on your face, and the
wind in your hair. A small black spoiler adorns the trunk lid and
emulates the luggage rack styling of the day. Horizontal gridded
cheese grater tail lights are in the rear deck and wrap around the
rear quarters. Below is another wide neoprene body matching bumper.
15-inch chromed and black finish slotted wheels are on all 4
corners, and the only other chrome seen is in the form of the 5.0
badge on the front quarters. All very clean and all nicely
preserved.
Interior
Full black leather and molded vinyl make up the door panels. These
are housing the power toggles and a small pouch on the bottom for
storage. Inside, slightly used high back buckets are in front and a
bench in the back. These chairs have tuck and roll inserts and
smooth bolsters and the leather has aged very nicely with a few
creases but no heavy tears for these power lumbar equipped front
buckets. A black console races past the buckets toward the dash and
this houses the black shifter, and then makes its way upward making
space for the AC and heat dials along with the Sony AM/FM/CD sound
system. The dash is a fine mixture of black 90's square design, and
the gauge cluster is very clean, with odo showing 9,592 non-actual
miles. Fronting the dash is an air bagged steering wheel with
cruise control buttons. We note some of the weatherstripping is
worn, but your purchase comes with a new weather stripping kit for
the top and doors.
Drivetrain
Be prepared to have your breath taken away when flipping the hood,
as you'll be met with that big blue rebuilt with a .040 overbore
and Ford Racing E303 camshaft 5.0 liter V8, complete with all the
factory bolt ons as well as Fi-Tech electronic fuel injection. A
rebuilt Tremec T5 5-speed manual transmission with a new Ford
performance clutch pushes power back to a rebuilt Ford 8.8 inch
3.73 TracLoc rear with a new clutch pack installed.
Undercarriage
A virtual candy land of black painted steel frame and suspension,
with black sprayed tubs and rockers showing some overspray and a
light sprinkling of surface rust on the usual suspects. The front
suspension is independent with coil springs and the rear is a 4
link and coil spring set up. Power disc brakes are on the front,
and power drums on the rear. All clean and green, (well... black!
but you know what I mean.). All rust free and headers with
Flowmaster mufflers sans catalytic converters for the exhaust and
mechanicals underneath.
Drive-Ability
I couldn't wait to get into this one, a clean Fox body 5 liter has
a particular attraction to any car guy, but I get to drive it. It
did not disappoint with a quick lighting fire, and smooth idle, we
are off with a pop of the clutch, which I might add is stiffbut
manageable. Plenty of power, great handling, and I felt like a
million bucks behind this wheel. I experienced 2 frowns on my time
behind the wheel, those being a horn that wouldn't honk and AC that
did not chill me to the bone.
If you are in the market for some 1990 eye candy in the form of a
very nicely preserved Fox body 5.0 liter, GT and a drop top, look
no further, as this one is a beauty. It is hard to find any glaring
discernible faults on this classic. And it will be harder to find
one better than this example, gracing our Hallowed Halls. Overall
very nice, not hacked up and racified right from 1990. A true
"diamond in the rough"!
1FACP45E1LF124581
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
C-Manual Belts, Driver's Airbag
P45-Mustang GT Convertible
E-5.0 Liter EFI V8 225hp
1-Check Digit
L-1990
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
124581-Sequential Unit Number
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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
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