For Sale: 1987 Ford Mustang in Bradenton, Florida

1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible �€" 5.0 HO V8, 5-Speed, Shadow Blue Metallic Why This Car Is Special The 1987 Ford Mustang GT Convertible occupies a specific and well-regarded spot in Fox-body history. By 1987, Ford had sorted out the third-generation Mustang's growing pains and delivered what many enthusiasts consider the sweet spot of the Fox-body era. The GT received an updated front fascia that year with flush composite headlights replacing the quad rectangular units used since 1979 �€" a change that gave the car a cleaner, more modern look without abandoning its muscular character. Combined with the aero body kit, hood scoops, and rear 'Mustang GT' lettering molded into the fascia, the 1987 GT has a cohesive, purposeful appearance that the earlier Fox-body cars lacked. What makes this particular car worth your attention is the combination of body style, drivetrain, and color. Convertibles accounted for a small fraction of total Mustang GT production in 1987 �€" Ford built far fewer open-top GTs than hatchbacks or notchbacks that year, and the ones that survive in this kind of presentable, driver-quality condition are becoming harder to find. Add a rare factory color like Shadow Blue Metallic, back it with the 5.0 HO V8 and a 5-speed manual, and you have a car that checks the boxes Fox-body buyers are actually looking for. The VIN confirms this car was assembled at the Dearborn Assembly Plant �€" the same Michigan facility where Ford built Mustangs throughout most of the Fox-body run. The 'E' in the eighth position of the VIN identifies the 5.0-liter High Output V8, confirming the engine is correct for the car. Features List - 5.0L High Output V8 Engine - 5-Speed Manual Transmission - Cold Air Intake - Dual Exhaust with Rear-Exit Tips - Cobra-Style 5-Spoke Wheels - Yokohama Performance Tires - White Convertible Top - GT Hood Scoops - GT Aero Body Kit - Front Fog Lights - Air Conditioning - Power Steering - Power Brakes - Bucket Seats (Front) - Rear Bench Seat - Center Console - Tachometer - AM/FM Cassette Radio - Kenwood Speakers - Power Windows - Power Door Locks - 5.0 Embroidered Floor Mats - Ford 8.8 Rear Axle - Clean Undercarriage Mechanical The engine in this 1987 Ford Mustang GT is the 5.0-liter High Output V8, which Ford introduced to the Mustang GT in 1982 and continued refining through the end of the Fox-body run in 1993. By 1987, this engine was producing 225 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque in factory form, fed by a multi-port electronic fuel injection system �€" a significant improvement over the carburetor that had been standard equipment just a few years earlier. The result was a Mustang GT that could run the quarter mile in the low-to-mid 14-second range, which was genuinely competitive with anything Detroit was building at the time. This car has had a cold air intake added, which improves airflow into the engine and gives the 5.0 a bit more audible character under throttle. The dual exhaust exits cleanly through the rear valance with the correct GT-style tips �€" a setup that lets the HO V8 breathe properly and delivers the exhaust note these engines are known for. The transmission is the Borg-Warner T-5 5-speed manual, which was standard equipment on the GT. It's a close-ratio gearbox that works well with the 5.0's torque curve and keeps the car engaging to drive. Behind it sits the Ford 8.8-inch rear axle �€" the same unit Ford used in the Mustang GT from 1986 onward and a known strong point of the Fox-body platform. The 8.8 is widely considered one of the most durable rear axles Ford ever put under a passenger car, with a broad aftermarket support base if you ever want to build on it. The undercarriage photos tell an important story on a car this age. This one shows clean, solid floorpans with no visible rust-through or structural compromise �€" a meaningful finding on a 38-year-old convertible that could have come from anywhere in the country. The floor pan stampings are intact, the pinch welds look