Vehicle Description
2001 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
Thirty six years into production and fourth generation, the Mustang
was still a popular car. In 2001, more than 176,000 were produced
and in 2002, it would be the lone survivor of American muscle/pony
cars as the Camaro and Firebird were discontinued. The fourth gen
Mustangs would last until 2004 when the fifth generation would
introduce a redesign that would increase the car's size among other
changes.
For consignment, a 2001 Ford Mustang GT convertible with a title
verified 69,415 actual miles. At the time of writing, summer is
just getting underway, and people are thinking about top down
driving, especially when they see others doing it! Here's a ragtop
with a little muscle under the hood, aftermarket wheels, and two
extra seats.
Exterior
Laser Red Metallic coats our family sports car which has a
contrasting tan canvas soft top and matching rocker stripes. An
aggressive albeit non functional scoop tops the hood which is
contoured as if to funnel air though the opening. Flush headlights
wrap around the corners with marking lights on the side, and fog
lights are tucked into the chin spoiler. There are non-functional
intake scoops on the side as well and these enhancements have been
used on Mustangs since their earliest days. Around back a wide
black band runs end to end between the black lined taillights and
over a black accent on the bumper cover in a handsome and sporty
presentation. It's back here where dual exhaust exits with angle
cut tips tucked into the sculpted bumper cover with the debossed
Mustang in bold letters. 17-inch chrome FR500 wheels wearing
245/45ZR17 tires not only look great but give the car a bit of a
modern boost. Imperfections are limited to some damaged paint on
the top of the front fender, a touched up gouge on the bumper
cover, and some discoloration on the canvas top.
Interior
Ford's interior materials have been panned in the car world, but
what we've found is that they hold up well, especially when taken
care of. Such is the case with the Parchment interior, beginning on
the door panels which in no way look 23 years old. They've aged
stylistically maybe, but not in wear. The cloth bucket seats are in
good shape with typical two tone configuration and tuck and roll
insert. In back, the 2+2 seats provide more limited space but are
in great condition. The brown leather wrapped steering wheel, basic
by today's standards, looks good and picks up the two tone palette
of the dash and console. Simple and efficient, the gauge cluster is
a no nonsense collection of pertinent read outs, and the center
stack could not be more unassuming. The original radio has been
replaced with an AM/FM/CD unit with AUX capability. The automatic
shifter is housed in an oval base and molded plastic console, while
the tan carpet and footwell panels look to be in good, clean
condition.
Drivetrain
Before the advent and common use of large plastic engine covers, we
got this, a clear view of the accessories and systems that run an
engine, in this case the venerable 4.6 liter SOHC V8 rated at 280
horsepower, fuel injected and driven by a 4R70W 4-speed automatic
transmission. Like every other Mustang, power is sent to the rear
wheels where an 8.8" Ford rear houses 3.27 gears with TracLoc. The
engine bay is clean and a tick better than mere driver quality.
Power disc brakes are found front and rear.
Undercarriage
While there's certainly a decent amount of typical surface rust,
the underside is very clean and dry and for a car with 69,000
miles, above average, indicating some careful stewardship of this
car along the way. The dual exhaust flows from the engine and meets
original equipment mufflers before snaking over the axle and out
through the attractive tips. Coil springs are equipped up front
while a 4 link with coil spring is out back.
Drive-Ability
The GT has never been a stranger to sweet exhaust tones and even in
2001, sounded pretty good. Yes, ergonomics continue to evolve, but
this is a very comfortable cabin and a simple cockpit from which to
operate. Meanwhile, the car runs well, stops on a dime, and handles
nicely. All electronics work as they should with the exception of
the passenger power mirror.
This clean ride would make a great first car for the kids or a
great commuter for just about anyone looking for a four seat
convertible with a little bit of spunk under the hood. Not every
fourth gen Mustang is going to be considered a classic, but you
can't go wrong with a convertible GT from the era for some show and
go! And this one's got both.
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F-Ford Motor Company
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F-Active Belts & Airbags
P45-2 Door Mustang GT Convertible
X-4.6L V8
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1-2001
F-Dearborn Mi Assy Plant
186059-Sequential Unit Number
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