Vehicle Description
Yesterday and today, there's still no bigger bang for the buck than
the Ford Mustang. Whether it's an early pony or this handsome 2004
Ford Mustang GT convertible, you get a lot of V8 performance and
style for not a lot of cash. With just 66,731 original miles and
virtually zero modifications, this is a well-maintained Mustang
that's ready to enjoy every day or just on those special occasions
when the sun is shining.
I dare you to find more performance and fun than this for less than
twelve grand. The New Edge styling has aged rather well and this
Mustang looks aggressive without being dated and thanks to
excellent maintenance, it looks like it should be far more
expensive than it is. The Crimson Red paint is the right choice for
a Mustang, not too flashy but appealing enough that people are
going to ask what color it is when you stop at red lights. It's
been washed and waxed regularly, just like a collector car would
be, and there are very few signs of it being a 13 year old car. The
bumper is in excellent shape, the rockers haven't been blasted by
gravel, and all the black trim is dark, not oxidized by the sun.
You also get plenty of aggressive styling details, including a hood
scoop, quarter panel scoops, and a rear wing, not to mention fog
lamps and a set of taillights that are an obvious tribute to the
original. This is as real as Mustangs get.
The handsome beige leather interior is far more comfortable and
functional than anything they could have dreamed of in 1964 and for
a convertible, it's in shockingly good condition. The driver's seat
shows some very minor comfort marks, but no dryness, cracking, or
split seams that come from sitting in the hot sun. The two-tone is
subtle, with darker tan carpets and a contrasting dash pad and
inserts on the door panels, plus a two-tone leather steering wheel,
all of which makes it feel rather upscale inside. Everything was
standard equipment on the GT convertible, including A/C, power
windows, locks, and mirrors, cruise control, and a decent AM/FM/CD
stereo that works well even with the top down. And speaking of the
top, it's power-actuated, stowing itself in seconds and making a
trim stack that doesn't need a boot to look good. There's even a
decent-sized back seat and functional trunk that makes this a car
that works in the real world, not just on weekends.
Ford's 4.6 liter SOHC V8 needs no introduction, and by the time
this car was built, it was belting out 260 horsepower with that
familiar Mustang V8 rumble. It's buttery smooth and bulletproof
reliable, and that shiny cold air intake tube seems to be the only
notable modification. That's good news, because you know it hasn't
been raced or abused and if you need repairs, you can follow the
factory manual to get it done right. It's backed by an AOD-E
4-speed automatic overdrive transmission that makes it surprisingly
thrifty on the highway (you can probably expect mid-20s if you're
not mashing the throttle) and the GT's capable suspension makes it
a lot of fun when the road starts to twists. There's a flat torque
curve that is always standing by to launch the car into the next
corner and 4-wheel disc brakes are powerful enough to scrub just
about any amount of speed without drama. And those gray alloy
wheels do a great impression of vintage Torque Thrusts but are
wearing modern-sized 245/45/17 performance radials.
A lifetime warm-weather car with a clean history and great
maintenance, this Mustang offers a ton of performance for not a lot
of cash. Call now!