Inventory Listing

2400 miles since high-quality restoration. A/C, power steering, Pony interior, Rally Pac, correct A-code 289 with automatic transmission. A no-stories Mustang fastback in great colors with all the options.

This awesome Mustang was given a high-grade restoration at that time and in 1990, it scored 385/400 points in MCA competition. Since then, it’s been driven about 2400 miles so it’s still in excellent overall condition with no notable issues. The doors fit well, the hood lines up like it should, and the paint is single-stage so it has a correct look that simply glows on the sporty Mustang shape. There are almost no signs that it has been driven, save for a small chip on the leading edge of one of the headlight buckets, but in glancing through the judging sheets, I note that it has been there since shortly after the car was completed. Chrome and stainless is excellent, all of it refinished or replaced when the car was restored and still in excellent shape. Correct GT details include the fog lamps in the grille, trumpet tailpipes through the rear valence, and white stripes along the rockers, plus the requisite GT emblems on the front fenders.

The black deluxe “Pony” interior is also correct for this car, and it’s really the best possible choice. Fully loaded with options like a center console, air conditioning, Rally Pac, and a remote driver’s side mirror, this is one well-outfitted pony car. The upholstery, carpets, and door panels were brand new when the car was restored and with just over 2400 miles since then, it’s still in excellent condition. All the gauges are fully functional, including the tach, and the Rally Pac clock keeps excellent time. A factory AM radio lives in the dash and both the heat and A/C work as they should. The fold-down rear seat makes the fastback Mustang one of the most practical performance cars you can own and speaking of the trunk, it’s correctly outfitted with a reproduction mat, jack bag, and full-sized spare with matching styled steel wheel.

GTs got the A-code 289 cubic inch V8 as standard equipment. Thanks to a 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust, it’s rated at a fairly robust 225 horsepower and makes the lightweight 2+2 a lot of fun to drive. There’s no way to conclusively identify “matching numbers” in an early Mustang like this, but it is a correct 289 that’s been rebuilt to stock specs and detailed for show. The big oval air cleaner and matching finned valve covers look great under the hood and offer a racy contrast to the Ford Blue block. All the little stuff is correct, including a reproduction wiring harness, Autolite 4100 4-barrel carburetor, and a yellow-top ignition coil and reproduction wires. Experts will probably spot the oversized aluminum radiator up front, but it’s been painted satin black to blend in and the extra capacity is definitely welcome with the hot small block engine. The engine is linked to a C4 3-speed automatic transmission, which makes this GT a definite ‘grand touring’ car that’s comfortable around town and wonderful on the highway, especially with 3.00 gears out back. The chassis is in good order, although it’s no longer detailed for show. Gorgeous styled steel wheels look right and carry brand new 205/70/14 blackwall radials, which have less than 100 miles on them.

Documentation includes an album of restoration photos, some receipts, judging score sheets from Mustang Club of America competition, and an article from the October 1990 issue of “Mustang Monthly” magazine.

The only cars nicer than this arrive at shows in trailers, but given how well this one drives, taking it off the road would be a real shame. One of the nicest early Mustangs we’ve ever seen!