Vehicle Description
1987 Ford Mustang GT • 5.0 L V8 Original Engine • Automatic
Transmission • Air Conditioning • Power Convertible Top • Power
Brakes, Steering, Windows, Seats, and Locks Back to the 1987 model
year. To remain relevant in a world of more aggressive competition
and new and innovative car designs from other manufacturer, Ford
knew that the Fox body Mustang required a major update both on the
outside and interior. This led to the Mustang's most comprehensive
redesign since 1979 and definitely the most radical changes yet to
the Mustang. Originally the plan was for Ford to give the 1987
Mustang its first substantial refresh to keep the Fox body Mustang
interesting and current only until a totally new car they had been
working on could be ready for the 1989 model year. This
next-generation Mustang was moving to a new front-wheel drive Mazda
platform. However when rumors started to surface in 1987 that Ford
was doing away with the traditional rear wheel drive V8 powered
Mustang for a front wheel drive Japanese inspired compact sports
hatchback Mustang enthusiasts revolted in a massive way. The
Mustang faithful were furious and inundated Ford with letters
(about 30,000 letters from what we were told). Ford relented and
gave the Fox body Mustang a reprieve for the moment and continued
production until a suitable replacement could be designed or when
sales of the Mustang finally petered out. The 1987 the stock market
crash and a number of other factors conspired to give the Fox body
Mustang even more years, staying around until the end of 1993. The
front-wheel drive Mazda platform work was already a long way along
in terms of development, so Ford eventually made that the Ford
Probe rather that scrap that hard work. The hardtop (notchback)
coupe, hatchback and convertible body styles all returned for 1987.
Trim levels were down to just LX and GT, the coupe in LX was only
the hatchback and convertible available in both trims. The GT was
restricted to either the hatchback or convertible. The LX and GT
models also received a new interior that included an improved
dashboard that placed all of the instruments in a pod directly in
front of the driver. Front Air Conditioning, Cargo Cover, Center
Console, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Steering Wheel - Tilt,
Power Brakes, Gauge - Tachometer, Premium Brand Audio, Clock, Radio
- Am/Fm, Exterior Entry Lights - Approach Lamps, Wheel Diameter -
15 Inch, Roof Rack Crossbars - Black, Front Wipers - Intermittent,
Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Side Mirror Adjustments - Power,
Front Seat Type - Bucket, Upholstery - Cloth
