One-Family-Owned 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible 7-Up Edition

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

In late 1989, Ford partnered with the 7‑Up bottling company and the NCAA to create a giveaway car for the following spring’s 1990 college basketball championship, where spectators could attempt a half‑court shot to win a specially prepared Mustang convertible. Only 30 cars were initially planned, and production had already begun when the promotional agreement collapsed before the competition could take place.

Rather than scrap the unique configuration, Ford chose to continue production and release the cars to the public as a limited-edition Mustang. Built exclusively for the 1990 model year, the Special Value Group cars were based on the LX Convertible platform and featured a distinctive Deep Emerald Green Metallic exterior paired with an all white‑white leather interior and white power convertible top. Every example was equipped with the 5.0L V8 engine. Production is said to have totaled 4,103 units, making the unofficial, would-be “7Up Edition” a rare, one-year-only Fox Body.

This example was reportedly purchased new by the seller’s father and currently shows just under 63,000 miles. Equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission, the car’s Deep Emerald Green Metallic paint has been professionally corrected and protected with a ceramic coating. Service performed in August 2025 included a transmission rebuild, replacement of the fuel injectors, and installation of a new radiator.

This low-mile 1990 Ford Mustang 7-Up Edition is now offered at no reserve with a clean CARFAX vehicle history report, recent service records, the original window sticker, and a clean Florida title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• 7-Up Special Edition

• Limited production: reported 4,103 units in total

• Clean CARFAX vehicle history report

• One-family-owned since new

• Unmodified example

Factory Equipment

• 5.0L HO V8 engine

• Four-speed automatic transmission

• Power front disc brakes, rear drums

• Limited-slip rear differential

• Dual exhaust system

• Air conditioning

• Cruise control

• Power convertible soft top

• Power windows and door locks

• Tilt steering wheel

• AM/FM/Cassette stereo

• Special Value Group Package:

  • Deep Emerald Green Clearcoat Metallic paint

  • White power convertible top

  • White leather interior

  • Body‑color front fascia, mirrors, and side moldings

  • 15-inch ‑inch GTstyle‑style aluminum turbine wheels

  • AM/FM/cassette audio system

Modifications

• Ceramic coating paint protection

Servicing & Documentation

• Clean CARFAX history report

• 225/60R15 BFGoodrich tires with 2025 date codes

• August 2025: (see “Additional Documents” for full details)

  • Transmission rebuild

  • Replacement of the intake manifold gaskets, throttle body cable bushing, and fuel injectors, as well as installation of an Edelbrock fuel rail

  • Installation of an OSC radiator and coolant system flush

  • Oil and filter change

  • Replacement of the air conditioning compressor and condenser

  • Replacement of stabilizer bar end links and rear window regulators

Known Imperfections

• Creases on the seat upholstery

• Stains on the speaker covers

• Scuff on the glovebox door

Ownership History

This Mustang was reportedly purchased new by the seller’s father from Hoffman Ford in Hartford, Connecticut, and subsequently inherited by the seller in 2025. The included clean CARFAX history report lists registration in Connecticut from 1990-2025 and Florida as of July 2025.

Included Items

• Owner’s manual

• Window sticker

• Soft top tonneau cover

• Two sets of keys

• Service records

Additional Information

From the seller, “It was always a special car to my father and brings up a lot of nostalgia from that time of our lives. I am happy to have restored her after sitting in the garage for ten years!”