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1987 Ford Mustang

$38,700

Vehicle Description:

If a 1987 Ford Mustang LX Convertible 5-speed car hits your hot button, I believe this is probably the nicest one that there is. Offered for $38,700, this Mustang is a highly documented and extensively upgraded classic with a clean, accident-free history. The sale includes all car documentation, the original build sheet, window sticker, owner's manual, detailed receipts for upgrades, and the original parts that were replaced. For full description, click **HERE**.

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For a private showing and test drive, call Keith Kloter @ 860-836-7935 or email keithkloter@gmail.com.

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Description Summary:

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Vehicle History & Rarity This Mustang's unique provenance has been documented by the Third Generation National Registry. For full description, click **HERE**.

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  • Build Date: April 22, 1987 

  • Production Number: It was the 235th of 2,073 5.0 LX Convertibles built for the 1987 production year.

  • Unique Build: Only two convertibles were built on its production date, with both the 1C/Black exterior paint code and the GG/Smoke leather interior code.

  • Total Rarity: A total of only 74 5.0 LX Convertibles were built in 1987 with this specific black exterior and smoke leather interior combination.

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Motor: 

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The factory block was bored .030 over, increasing displacement to 306 C.I. with a 10.0:1 compression ratio. The engine was professionally rebuilt in May 1999 at 77,900 miles.

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  • Heads: FMS GT-40X Aluminum Heads 

  • Pistons: High Performance Pistons 

  • Crankshaft: Polished Crankshaft 

  • Manifold: Cobra Upper & Lower Manifold Kit 

  • Throttle Body: FMS 65MM Throttle Body 

  • Camshaft: Crane CR-4443 Hydraulic Roller Cam (Same as Ford Racing E-303) 

  • Rocker Arms: FMS 1.60 Rocker Arm Set 

  • Mass Air: FMS Mass Air Conversion Kit with a C & L 73MM Mass Air Meter.

  • Fuel Injectors: FMS 24LB. Injectors 

  • Oil System: FMS High Volume Oil Pump with a MAC Windage Tray.

  • Pulleys: March Custom Candy Apple Red Aluminum Underdrive Pulleys 

  • Cooling: Factory radiator recored to a 3-core heavy-duty unit, FMS water pump, and a 180-degree thermostat.

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Transmission & Drivetrain:

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  • Transmission: Ford Racing World Class T-5 Manual Transmission 

  • Clutch: Centerforce 10.5" Dual Friction Clutch 

  • Shifter: Pro 5.0/Hurst Competition Shifter 

  • Rear Gears: Ford Motorsport 3.73 Rear End Gears 

  • Differential: Auburn 28 Spline Differential 

  • Control Arms: Hotchkiss Rear Upper & Lower Control Arms 

  • Sub-Frame: Welded FMS Sub-Frame Connectors 

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Suspension:

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The car is equipped with a modern, fully adjustable air suspension system installed between July and August 2020.

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  • System: Ride Tech Air Suspension 

  • Front: Cool Ride Air Bag Set-Up & BILSTEIN B8 STRUTS 

  • Rear: SHOCKWAVE SPRING/SHOCK Combo with RIDE TECH Upper & Lower STRONG ARMS 

  • Steering: A new PSC Quick Ratio (15:1) Hydraulic Power Assist Rack & Pinion unit was installed in November 2018.

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Exhaust:

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  • Headers: BBK 1-5/8" Chrome Shorty Headers 

  • Mid-Pipe: 2.5" H-Pipe with High Flow Catalytic Converters 

  • Mufflers: Flow Master 3 Chamber Mufflers 

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Wheels & Tires:

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  • Wheels: AFS White 17" Cobra R 4 Lug Wheels; Fronts: 17"x8", Rears: 17"x9" 

  • Tires: TOYO T1R All-Season Tires; Fronts: 225/45-ZR-17, Rears: 255/45-ZR-17 

  • Tire Pressure: Recommended 32 PSI (Front) and 35 PSI (Rear) 

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Exterior & Interior:

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  • Exterior: Black (Paint Code 1C) with a functional Cervini Ram-Air Hood and a Robbins Bright White Convertible Top and Boot.

  • Interior: Re-Upholstered Leather Front & Rear Seats (Ford OEM Smoke Grey Leather with Black Inserts, Headrests, and Piping).

  • Gauges: Custom White Face Phantom Auto Meter Gauges (160MPH Speedometer) / Instrument Cluster.

  • Steering Wheel: Grant Two-Tone Steering Wheel 

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Electrical & Audio:

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  • Alternator: PA Performance 200 AMP Alternator Upgrade 

  • Battery: Optima Red 800CCA Top Post Battery (Replaced SAT 4/13/24).

  • Ignition: MSD OEM Distributor, MSD Blaster Coil, and Ford Motorsport 9MM Red Ignition Wires.

  • Audio System: Eclipse Head Unit, JL Audio Amplifiers, MB Court Speakers & JL Audio 10" Sub-Woofers in a Custom Rear Seat Set-Up.

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Operational Details:

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  • Starting Procedure: The vehicle is equipped with an Ignition Electronic Start Button. Depress the clutch and press the button together to start.

  • Kill Switches: For security and storage, the car is fitted with several kill switches:

    1. Fuel Kill Switch: Silver toggle switch located under the driver's seat.

    2. Electric Kill Switch: Silver toggle switch on the left side of the glove box.

    3. Audio Kill Switch: Red switch on the passenger side of the console, next to the seat.
       

Air Suspension (After Winter Storage):

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  1. Re-Connect Battery.

  2. Turn ignition to Accessory.

  3. The compressor will turn on to fill with air (takes about 5 minutes). The suspension will default back to where it was before disconnecting the battery.

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