Vehicle Description
Although many folks call these "7-Up" Mustangs, including us simply
because that's how they're identified, the truth is, the 7-Up thing
never happened. They proposed it, but cancelled at the last minute,
leaving Ford with a few Emerald Green LX 5.0 convertibles laying
around. On went the "Special Edition" badges and a legend was
born.
Whatever you want to call it, an LX 5.0 ragtop is an awesome car,
and this one is not only very clean, but it's almost totally
unmodified, making it very rare in the world of 5.0 Mustangs. The
Emerald Green paint is its most distinctive feature, and while it
wasn't unique to these cars, the combination of parts that make
these cars what they are really stands out. Hard to believe that
this car is 26 years old now, and it has a few signs of age, but
we're pretty sure the day will come when these are highly prized
like some of the other special edition Mustangs Ford has created,
so it pays to keep it original. It has obviously been nicely
maintained its entire life and with so few miles, you know it
wasn't a daily driver, even when it was new. The flanks are
refreshingly free of door dings and the urethane bumpers are still
in very good condition. Heck, even the headlights are bright and
clear and all the emblems are still in place.
The bright white leather interior was the other part of the Special
Edition Mustang, and it reflects its low-mileage status quite
nicely. The seat covers and carpets are new, but the rest is
original and in very good condition. The center console was painted
white to help it blend in, but the top of the dash and steering
wheel are black to keep things easy on your eyes. These cars came
loaded with just about every available option, including A/C, power
windows, locks, and mirrors, cruise control, and a good-sounding
AM/FM/cassette stereo. Must of the weather stripping has been
replaced, so it seals up well and there's a new white power
convertible top that stows under a matching white vinyl boot that
gives the green car a rather high-contrast look. Mustang logo floor
mats are a nice touch and the reasonably-sized trunk looks almost
new.
Does the mighty 5.0 really need any introduction? The favorite of
performance fans of all ages, it launched an entire industry of
aftermarket performance that would build on its already impressive
225 horsepower and 300 pounds of torque. Or not, because this one
is totally stock and still feels plenty frisky. The engine bay is
nicely maintained and still wears almost all its original
equipment, including the rubber boot on the distributor. It appears
that the belt tensioner has been replaced and there's been some
maintenance work like a new water pump, timing chain, radiator,
hoses, oil pump, and the power steering pump, so it's ready to
drive. The only transmission available in these Special Edition
convertibles was an AOD 4-speed automatic, but it's quick-witted
and provides a towering overdrive so it's relaxed on the highway.
The LX 5.0 also received all the GT's suspension goodies, so it's a
competent corner-carver that rides well. There's also an awesome V8
bark from the fresh dual exhaust system and all Special Edition LX
convertibles wore GT-spec 15-inch"turbine" wheels and 225/60/15
rubber.
While you wait for these cars to appreciate, you'll discover that
they're just a blast to drive. With lots of new parts and no
questionable upgrades, this is the one to own no matter what you
choose to do with it. Call now!
