1987 FORD MUSTANG GT 5.0 LITER CLASSIC ORIGINAL 1 OWNER SINCE NEW 30+YRS -NICE!

Description

ORIGINAL OWNER MEDIUM CABERNET RED 1987 FORD MUSTANG GT 5.0L 5 SPEED MANUAL
We perform resto mods / speed shop services for Mustangs from 64-17, this is one of my personal cars, my beloved Fox Body is my favorite....even above my Cobra & Mach I, something truly special about the now CLASSIC FOX!
I am the ORIGINAL Owner of this car, and I love it TODAY more than the day I purchased the car back in the summer of 1987, 24 AUG. I care deeply about HONOR and INTEGRITY, so with this said I will make the commitment to you that my description of this car will be very detailed, lengthy, and most certainly accurate. This is a TOUGH decision for me to place this ride up for sale, but my health has forced me to do so. I want this car to go to someone who will KEEP the car for a long time, like I have for 30+ plus years....and who knows if by some miracle I beat the odds, maybe, just maybe one day I will look to try to buy her back!
The car to this day runs much stronger than the day I bought it, and has lost nothing in the performance. In fact, I have run against new 5.0 Coyotes and taken far more of them, than I have lost. On paper this Fox Body seems out gunned and most people would think it has little chance a hanging with today's highly technologically advanced high horsepower pony cars, but they would be sadly mistaken :). This car runs strong, and handles much better than most Fox Body Mustangs, for it can surprise many. She is not perfect, but she is a strong sweet Classic Fox Body.
SPECS /MODS ON ENGINE / TRANSMISSION / SUSPENSION
ENGINE: FORD 5.0L / 302 V8 EFI - PUSHROD

• E7 IRON HEADS 1.78 INTAKE / 1.46 EXHAUST VALVES
• 1.6 ROCKERS
• FORD MOTORSPORT ALUMINUM VALVES COVERS & OIL CAP
• STOCK CAM .444 INCH LIFT
• SPEED DENSITY
• K&N FILTERCHARGER AIR FILTER INSTALLED, FENDER AIR SILENCER REMOVED
• 125 HP ZEX DRY NITROUS SYSTEM, OPERATING ON TPS VOLTAGE (never too lean or rich-PERFECT)
• THERMACTOR / SMOG PUMP DELETE (frees up horsepower, eliminated weight)
• CERVINIS STORMIN NORMIN Fiberglass Hood w/ FUNCTIONAL RAM AIR (GAINED RWHP 24HP w/ this mod alone, & picked up nearly 4 tenths of seconds at the track!..plus less weight than factory hood)
• UPR Air Inlet Tube (no obstruction, since not a MAF car, better air velocity & CFM w/ Speed Density)
• MARCH POLISHED UNDER DRIVE PULLEYS (Water Pump, Alternator, and Crankshaft, gained 14HP)
• MSD BLASTER IGNITION COIL
• MSD CAP & ROTOR, ON STOCK FORD DISTRIBUTOR WITH NEW PIP & NEW IGNITION MODULE
• E3.42 SPARK PLUGS
• 9MM BLUE FORD RACING 5.0L SPECIFIC NUMBERED SPARK PLUG WIRES
• FLEX A LITE HEAVY DUTY FAN CLUTCH
• STACK RACING ALUMINUM RADIATOR
• FLOWTECH 1 5/8INCH SHORT TUBE HEADERS
• PACE SETTER 2 1/2 INCH OFF ROAD EXHAUST H-PIPE (NO CATS)
• FLOWMASTER 40 SERIES CATBACK 2 1/2 INCH AMERICAN THUNDER EXHAUST SYSTEM
• FORD MOTORSPORT WATER PUMP AND 160 DEGREE THERMOSTAT (REQUIRED FOR HYPERTECH)
• HYPERTECH CHIP FOR EEC IV IGNITION TIMING, PLAYS NICE WITH THE ZEX KIT ALSO- NO ISSUES
• ALL NEW SENSORS, CAR IDLES WELL, NO SURGING
• A/C CHANGED OVER TO 134A, from R12, ALL NEW COMPONENTS, WILL FREEZE YOU OUT OF THE CAR!
• HEATER CORE REPLACED IN 2000, but slight smell & leak again in 2010, so I bypassed it in a loop...do not miss the heat one bit...I had no interest in dropping the dash again for that 8-10hrs job!

TRANSMISSION & DIFFERENTIAL (REAREND)

• BRAND NEW HEAVY DUTY FORD RACING CLUTCH (302N) - WARNING- this is a MANS clutch, if you have weak legs forget it!
• NEW CAST IRON FLYWHEEL
• NEW STEEDA CLUTCH CABLE WITH ALUMINUM QUADRANT
• T-5 BUILT FOR 450HP, FLUID CHANGED EVERY 15,000-20,000 MILES WITH MERCON V Synthetic, CAR SHIFTS LIKE BUTTER, NO CLUTCH CHATTER, NO GRINDING IN ANY GEAR!
• NEW SPEEDOMETER CABLE
• FORD RACING ALUMINUM DRIVESHAFT (reduced weight, smooth, and increases speed of revs / RPMs)
• TRACTION LOC 8.8 REAR HOUSING with BY CHOICE 2.73 GEARS (don't laugh, this car runs still to this day 12.95s at the track, but can cruise at 80MPH @ just barely 2000 RPMs, GETS 28.63 MILES PER GALLON ON HIGHWAY TRIPS TO FLORIDA, TN, MARYLAND, ETC.
• New FORD RACING ALUMINUM DIFFERENTIAL COVER w/ Bearing Caps
• FRESH MOBIL 1 SYNTHETIC 75-140W GEAR OIL with FR Modifier
• NEW POLYURETHANE TRANSMISSION MOUNT

SUSPENSION / BRAKES / TIRES & WHEELS

• KONI COIL SPRINGS LOWERING KIT (Car is slammed, 2 1/2 front, 2 1/4 rear)
• KONI RED ADJUSTABLE (4) REAR SHOCKS (including the 2 Quadshocks)
• KONI RED ADJUSTABLE FRONT (2) STRUTS (Koni Lifetime warranty on shocks and have replaced one for me recently)
• BBK ADJUSTABLE CAMBER & CASTER PLATES (CAR TRACKS PERFECTLY STRAIGHT, TIRES WEAR EVENLY....AVERAGE 45,000-50,000 MILES ON 235/60/15 BFGs
• BBK UPPER AND LOWER REAR CONTROL ARMS, LOWERS HAVE POLYURETHANE BUSHINGS
• WELDED SUBFRAME CONNECTORS W/ SEAT BOLT BRACKETS
• BBK CHROME STRUT TOWER BRACE
• BRAND NEW REAR DRUMS, SHOES, WHEEL CYLINDERS, SPRINGS, ADJUSTERS, ETC
• FRONT BRAKES, POWERSLOT 11 INCH SLOTTED ROTORS, 73MM SVO CALIPERS
• HAWKS HPS FRONT BRAKE PADS
• STAINLESS FRONT BRAKE HOSES
• STAINLESS REAR AXLE BRAKE HOSE
• BRAND NEW REAR BRAKE LINES FROM AXLE TO DRUMS
• POLYURETHANE ENDLINKS ON FRONT STABILIZER BAR
• WHEELS / TIRES ON STREET ARE 15X7 FORD OEM ALUMINUM TURBINES, RUNNING 235/60/15 BFGs
• TIRES RUN @ TRACK 255/60/15 MICKEY THOMPSON ET STREET DRAG RADIALS ON 15X7 TURBINES

INTERIOR

• Stock Factory Original Smoke Gray Door Panels, Dash Pad, Interior Trim.
• Stock Factory Original Smoke Gray Carpet
• Stock Factory Original Gray Tweed Cloth Seats, with Power Lumbar in both seats
• MANUAL CRANK WINDOWS! LESS WEIGHT, NO WINDOW MOTORS OR SWITCHES TO GO BAD!
• MANUAL DOOR LOCKS, NO SWITCHES OR LOCK ACTUATORS TO WORRY ABOUT GOING BAD!
• FACTORY GAUGE CLUSTER, EXCEPT FOR CHANGE TO 140MPH SPEEDOMETER (87s had only 85MPH)
• ALL NEW LIGHTS IN GAUGE CLUSTER
• NEW INTERIOR DIMMER SWITCH
• NEW MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROL ARM FOR WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, HIGH BEAMS, ETC (CAR STILL HAS THE FORD "LSG" on this part...and they hate it :)
• STOCK SHIFTER, WORKS WELL NO ISSUES EVER
• NEEDS NEW HEADLINER...not falling down, just worn fabric from being 30 years old, and has small holes
• NEW ACC OEM STYLE CORRECT SMOKE GRAY COLOR 4 PC FLOOR MATS
• ALPINE SINGLE CD FM / AM STEREO, 6 SPEAKERS
• ASHTRAY MOUNTED NITROUS ARMING TOGGLE SAFETY SWITCH

CAR CAN BE TAKEN WITH CONFIDENCE FOR A LONG DISTANCE TRIP OVER 700-1500 MILES AND KNOW THAT IT WILL GET 360-385 MILES ON A TANK OF GAS, 15.4 GALLON TANK...THAT IS WHAT 2.73 REAR GEARS WILL GIVE YOU, WHILE STILL ALLOWING THIS CAR TO RUN 150+ MILES PER HOUR ON A ROAD COURSE! THIS CAR HAS DONE 157 MPH, WITH WHAT I WILL GUESS WAS MAYBE ANOTHER 10-15 LEFT IN HER. She will also run 12.95s to 13.20, & between 105-110mph in the 1/4 mile.**. ** Manual Windows, Manual Locks, Smog Pump Delete, etc
WHAT IT NEEDS:#1 GOOD HOME WITH A NEW OWNER WHO UNDERSTANDS AND APPRECIATES THE FOX BODY MUSTANG 5.0L. THESE ARE THE CARS THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR WHY WE STILL HAVE MUSTANGS TODAY...AS FORD WAS GOING TO REPLACE THE MUSTANG IN 87 WITH THE PROBE!!!
#2 CAR PRESENTS WELL FROM THE EXTERIOR BUT IT IS TIME FOR A NEW PAINT JOB. CAR WAS PAINTED IN 2001 THE FACTORY MEDIUM CABERNET RED IN THE "MONCHROMATIC" STYLE WHEREAS THE NORMAL BLACK MOLDINGS WHERE PAINTED THE SAME COLOR AS THE CAR....IT DOES TWO THINGS, GIVES THE CAR A CHOPPED LOOK, SMALLER WINDOW APPEARANCE AND IT REALLY PROTECTS THE REAR QTR WINDOW MOLDING SO PRONE TO DETERIORATION. THE CAR HAS SOME HOOD DINGS FROM HAIL MORE THAN ONCE OVER THE LAST 17 YEARS SINCE IT WAS LAST PAINTED. THE FRONT BUMPER COVER HAS CLEAR COAT PEEL, AND NEEDS TO BE REPAINTED... IF SOMEONE WANTED TO JUST DO THAT, IT WOULD COST ABOUT $200-$250 TO JUST FRESHEN THAT UP...THEN DRIVE THE CAR AND ENJOY IT TILL YOU WERE READY TO REPAINT THE ENTIRE RIDE. THE DOORS OPEN AND CLOSE WELL, THE HEADLIGHTS WERE REPLACED 2 YEARS AGO....which I do every 3 years due to the sun bake all these lights are known for.
#3 CAR COULD USE RACK LIMITERS INSTALLED, OR MOVE BACK TO A 225/60/15 TIRES IN THE FRONT TO PREVENT TIRE RUB DUE TO BEING LOWERED SO MUCH.THE CAR IS LOW, BUT IT HANDLES SO WELL AS IS.
#3 ENGINE RUNS STRONGER THAN MANY TFS, EDELBROCK, AFR HEADED 5.0Ls I have owned, built, and driven. The car has over 383,000 miles on the ORIGINAL ENGINE, SAME OIL PUMP, SAME E7 HEADS, SAME SPRINGS, 1.6 ROCKERS, SAME FACTORY FORGED CRANK, FORGED PISTONS & RODS..... It is BOTH a testament to just how well these cars really were made, for what they are and how well i have taken care of my coveted Fox. I have changed the oil RELIGIOUSLY IN THE CAR ALWAYS BETWEEN 3,000-6,000 MILES USING ONLY FULLY SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL, USUALLY MOBIL 1 10W-30, WITH SLICK 50 ADDITIVE EVERY 15,000 MILES.***** THE CAR DOES NOT SMOKE AT ALL, NO APPEARANCE OF RING WEAR OR EXCESSIVE BLOWBY WHATSOEVER***** I EXPECT THIS CAR IF I WERE TO KEEP IT TO MAKE IT WELL OVER 500,000 MILES! Note, where I have run the car on the track, I have only done so a small number of times relative to it's age. The car has seen about 40-50 passes on the track in 30 years...most of them coming since 2008 to as recent as 2014. the car would see 6-8 passes, one time it saw 11 runs at an event. Most of it's life it has been a highway cruiser, not daily traffic, but 200-400 mile trips from MD, PA, NY, FL, GA, TN, N, SC, MS, AL, VA, WV, OK, AR, etc. This car has been to California & Texas and back...NEVER ONE TIME HAS SHE LEFT ME ON THE ROADSIDE.. SO MUCH FOR THOSE CHEVY GUYS AND THEIR CRACKS....
Car will use about 1 quart of oil every 1,500 miles or so. It has some "oozing" of oil around the rear mail seal, front seal, and back of valve covers...BUT I HAVE A WHITE CONCRETE DRIVEWAY AND IT DOES NOT DRIP DOWN AND STAIN IT. I would say drive the car, and enjoy it, eventually when the time comes to rebuild the motor, then the time for the repaint too can be addressed.
I will post more pictures as I can, and answer questions as my health permits. I am battling cancer, and I am not well...so please note it may take 24-48 hours to answer your questions depending on my health,
NOTE: AS WITH MOST USED CARS OF THIS AGE,CAR IS BEING SOLD AS IS, WITH NO WARRANTY.
BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TRANSPORT COST, AND / OR PICK-UP OF CAR.
PAYMENT MUST CLEAR SELLER'S BANK ACCOUNT BEFORE THE TITLE AND CAR WILL BE RELEASED.
THIS IS NOT THE LISTING, NOR AM I A SELLER TO PLAY GAMES WITH. I AM AN HONORABLE MAN, BUT WILL NOT TOLERATE ATTEMPTS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ME. THANK YOUOorah!
Thank you for considering my Fox, this car remains the absolute BEST car I have ever owned.
SEMPER FI
Eric / "Shark"