One-Owner 1987 Ford Mustang GT Hatcback T-Top 5-Speed

Description

Introduced for 1979, the lightweight, rear-wheel-drive Fox platform helped return affordable V8 performance to American enthusiasts and became one of the most influential pony-car architectures of the modern era. Increasing in popularity every year, the Fox platform enjoyed a 14-year production run that ended in 1993.

By 1987, the Fox-body Mustang had already evolved into a performance icon, and the Mustang GT received the most significant update of the platform’s life cycle, gaining a sleek aerodynamic front end that replaced the earlier “four-eye” design, a redesigned interior with updated seats, larger brakes, and numerous other styling changes that gave the car a more modern appearance. Equally important, Ford revised the fuel-injected 5.0-liter High Output V8 with improved cylinder heads and induction components, increasing output to 225 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque when new.

Finished in black with a beige patterned cloth interior, this Mustang GT features T-tops, the GT ground effects kit, dual exhaust, and a rear spoiler. Inside, it adjustable front bucket seats, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, and a tilt steering column. Under the hood is a 5.0L V8 mated to a five-speed overdrive manual transmission. This 5.0 rolls on 15" cast aluminum 16-spoke wheels, and the seller reports that 3.74:1 rear-end gearing was installed when the car was new.

This Mustang GT was purchased new by the seller at Young Ford in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it has remained registered in the state since. It now shows under 48,000 miles.

This 1987 Ford Mustang GT Hatchback is now offered with manufacturer's literature, the window stick and buyer's order, a clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report, and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• One-owner example

• Under 48,000 miles shown

• 5.0L H.O. V8 engine

• Five-speed manual overdrive transmission

• T-Tops

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (1FABP42EXHF181630) decodes as:

  • 1 - United States manufacture

  • F - Ford Motor Company

  • A - Passenger car

  • B - Active seatbelts

  • P - Mustang model line

  • 42 - GT hatchback

  • E - 5.0L high-output V8

  • X - Check digit

  • H - 1987 model year

  • F - Dearborn, Michigan, assembly plant

  • 181630 - Sequential production number

• GT handling suspension package with front and rear stabilizer bars

• 15" cast aluminum wheels

• GT aerodynamic ground-effects package

• Fog lamps with covers

• Rear spoiler with integrated high-mounted stop lamp

• Bodyside molding accent stripe

• Sport front bucket seats with adjustable thigh supports and bolsters

• Split-folding rear seat

• Center console

• Tilt steering wheel

• Tachometer

Modifications

• Audiovox cassette radio

• 3.74:1 rear differential gearing

Known Imperfections

• Exterior wear

• Paint chips and scratches

• Crack in rear bumper cover

• Corrosion on rear hatch

• Wear on interior surfaces

Ownership History

The seller purchased this vehicle new in 1987. This vehicle is being sold on its original title. The clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report begins in 1987 and shows registration history in North Carolina.

Included Items

• T-top covers

• Manufacturer's literature

• Original window sticker, buyer's order, offer to purchase, and sales invoice

Additional Information

The seller states, "I ordered this car from Young Ford in Charlotte, NC. They offered to install a 3.74 rear gear at no extra charge. Of course I said yes. This is the only GT I have seen with the black on beige combo. Interior is in very good condition. Paint is original with some flaws. Runs and drives great.

"Engine is stock never been touched. Needs rear bumper cover, paint is almost 40 yrs old but a solid car."