Vehicle Description
The retro-styled Mustang is unquestionably a slam-dunk success for
Ford. This awesome 2008 Ford Mustang GT is one of those low-mileage
ponies that is not only nicely preserved, but almost completely
unmodified, for a factory-fresh feeling.
Finished in brilliant bright red, this GT is definitely
high-visibility. The 2005 redesign offered a lot of cues linked to
the past, including the wide grille, triple-element taillights, and
the traditional fastback roofline. In an era where almost any
8-cylinder Mustang is modified the moment it leaves the showroom
floor, it's refreshing to see one that has been lovingly preserved
and not treated like Frankenstein's experiment. Given its low
mileage (only 28,385 miles), it has probably rarely seen the rain
and has been treated to the best care throughout its life. Paint
quality is quite good, with only a few small chips on its nose,
which is to be expected from a car that's so aggressively low.
Ford's finish work is rather nice, so the paint still shines up
beautifully and with a professional buff, it might look almost new
again. We also like the window slats out back that give it a '60s
performance look, as well as the GT's standard fog lamps and
honeycomb insert between the taillights, all design cues that look
to the Mustang's legendary past.
Inside, it's the same story, with almost new surfaces everywhere
you look. The driver's black leather seat shows some very minor
creases from someone sitting behind the wheel, but the side
bolsters remain unblemished. Carpets, door panels, and the
headliner are like new, and, of course, everything works like it
should. The instruments have a very cool '60s font, clearly
inspired by the '67 GT, along with that slick tri-spoke steering
wheel wrapped in unmarked black leather. The list of options is
rather extensive, including power windows and locks, cruise
control, power seats, a tilt steering column, and a great-sounding
AM/FM/CD stereo. The back seat looks like it's never been used and
by 2008, the Mustang's trunk was actually usable, with good access
and decent cargo capacity.
Ford's highly developed 4.6 liter V8 makes big power in the GT,
delivering 300 ponies with a very healthy torque curve to which
Americans have become accustomed. In first, it's hard to keep the
tires hooked up, and the car lunges forward in any gear with a prod
of the throttle, delivering that very distinctive Mustang bellow.
Given how easy it is to modify these cars and the prevalence of
aftermarket speed parts, it's remarkable to find one like this that
still has all its factory equipment intact, save for an aftermarket
air filter setup. The engine bay is clean, not over-detailed, but
showing very few signs of use, indicative of a lightly used and
expertly maintained car. All the factory decals are still in place,
so if you're the kind of guy who likes preserving that kind of
stuff for the future, this car is an excellent foundation. The
5-speed automatic transmission snaps through the gears easily, and
with a tall overdrive cruises at ridiculous speeds. Four-wheel
discs with ABS, traction control, and other electronic aids make it
vastly safer than any previous Mustang, and those gorgeous chrome
Torque-Thrust replica wheels look right at home, especially wrapped
in 255/50/17 performance radials.
This clean Mustang comes with its original window sticker and
manuals, too, making it the ideal preservation piece or foundation
for something truly awesome. Call today!
