Vehicle Description
2003 Mustang GT Convertible
The launch of the 1994 model year of the Ford Mustang was arguably
the moment that the vehicle propelled itself into the era of
"modern cars". After years of anticipation that had fans eagerly
awaiting the next generation, the fourth generation, internally
known by the code SN95, finally debuted. The shift away from the
boxiness of the Foxbody marked a deliberate transformation into
contemporary design. The 1999 model year brought about a mid-cycle
refresh just in time for the new millennium. The 1999-2004 Mustangs
are referred to as "New Edge'', which was Ford's global design
language during that time period. Though still technically SN95
models, some refer to them solely as much.
For consignment, a New Edge Mustang GT right out of the 2003 model
year with lots of upgrades like BBK headers and cold intake, an
aftermarket MAC exhaust, Flowmaster series 40 mufflers, a Pro
5.0short throw shifter, TracLoc rear, Mach 1000 stereo system, ZL
glow gages, and blackout covers for the head and tail lights. AND
its a convertible! Always garaged for the 13 years of consigner's
ownership and showing a mere 43,428 title verified miles on the
odometer.
Exterior
Miles deep Tropic Green Metallic paint,with fog lamps, blacked out
front headlights, rear decklid spoiler, a sporty hood scoop, and a
very raked windscreen have this car moving fast forward when it's
standing still. Factory paint work is noted and shows in the deep
end of the pool over the sharp edges, neoprene bumpers and smooth
sides. The rear quarter panel scoops, and the iconic mustang side
hockey stick cove are exemplary of speed. Up top, a like new black
canvas convertible top with a glass rear window lowers with the
touch of a button. Th tail lights also have the menacing blackout
coverings. 17" stock chromed and polished wheels adorn all 4
corners, and these are wrapped by 245/45ZR17 rubber which is from
the 33rd week of 2010. Overall, a nice body not showing its 43,428
miles by far.
Interior
Articulated sport dark charcoal leather bucket seats flank a center
console that has a spacious glove box/armrest, cup holder, and for
the now short throw Pro 5.0 5-speed manual transmission shifter.
These seats are showing some slight leather graceful again with
some slight folds but no cracking. Conveniences include power
windows, power mirrors, power locks, a leather wrapped steering
wheel with remote controls for easy to use cruise control. Factory
air and a factory AM/FM/CD Mach 1000 stereo will make it that
you'll never want to get out and just have your own dance party! A
twin arched dash harkens back to earlier generation Mustangs and
displays well with multi-gauge ZL glow instruments in white face
cluster in front of the driver, and the glove box and airbag in
front of the passenger. Charcoal carpeting floods the floors and is
protected by black Mustang GT embroidered carpeted mats.
Drivetrain
The 4.6Liter SOHC V8 engine with a Tremec T3650 5-speed manual
transmission is seen within the near perfect engine bay. This mill
is fuel injected and fuel efficient with a BBK cold air intake to
boot, all the while making 265 tire shredding horses. This
combination sends power back to a Ford 8.8" rear axle weighing in
with 3.27 TracLoc gearing. BBK headers and a Mac exhaust with
Flowmaster mufflers are in for the big exhale and rack-off exhaust
sound.
Undercarriage
The usual surface rust which is unremarkable and typical for an 03
Mustang is noted but the gray flooring and unibody remains solid.
Power rack and pinion steering, power disc brakes all around, and
an independent coil spring front and 4 link with coil spring rear
handling suspension are seen.
Drivability
This was a dual test driver car, and my cohort crack decoder and
mechanical confidant took the wheel for our cruise. Here we
experienced all working functions, smooth acceleration, quick bias
free stopping, and overall tight responsive feel and look from this
GT drop top. We found all functions to be operational and the
drive-ability and it's a blast to cruise the test track with the
top down and the AC blasting. Yeah it all works!
This 'stang, which is an aero look but still harkening back to its
roots with the triple tail lights, inset round interior gauges, and
hockey stick coves on the doors, still looks modern even though it
is 20 years of age. All buttoned up and ready to take you off into
the sunset...with the top down and a smile across your face.
1FAFP45X13F409666
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
F-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
P45-Mustang GT Convertible
X-4.6L SOHC V8 260hp
1-Check Digit
3-2003
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
409666-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
