Very cool Mustang LX 5.0 with numerous upgrades. One of 236 in Almond. 60,242 original miles. Vortech supercharger, GT40 intake, 4-wheel disc, Steeda suspension, and more. Very fast, professionally tuned, and ready to rock.

If you’re about 50 years old, this was the car you dreamed of owning in the early 1990s. The Ford Mustang LX 5.0 was fast, affordable fun and the aftermarket that sprang up around it was as big as the boom that followed the introduction of the small block Chevy. This beautiful 1989 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 hatchback is built exactly the way you wanted to build yours: supercharged, lowered, with disc brakes all around. And before you dismiss it because it’s not red, take a closer look—the unusual Almond color actually works rather well on the LX bodywork. Only 236 were built in this color, so it’s quite rare, and if there’s such a thing as a 5.0 that’s a sleeper, this might be it. Aside from the lowered suspension, the Cobra-style grille up front, and 1985 GT taillights, it remains completely stock, which isn’t so common in the Mustang world of cowl induction hoods and wild spoilers. That’s original paint and it remains in fantastic shape with no damage, no signs of rust, and factory-style body alignment that’s actually pretty good. The black wrap-around body moldings provide a nice contrast to the light-colored bodywork and there’s a single pinstripe that highlights the subtle curve of the fenders. We’ve seen a lot of 5.0 Mustangs but not many are this clean and solid.

For 1989, the LX also got a nice upgrade inside—the GT’s sport seats, which were a big improvement over the base chairs that made the LX a value-leader. The subtle Sand Beige plaid upholstery is especially attractive and makes this LX stand out in a crowd. Most of the hardware is stock, but it’s got the usual 5.0 upgrades, including a short shifter for the 5-speed that snaps through the gears like a bolt-action rifle. White-faced Auto Meter gauges were mounted on the A-pillar to monitor boost and fuel pressure, along with a trio of matching dials in the center stack for oil pressure, temperature, and voltage. The factory speedometer and tach are big and easy to read and all the controls fall to hand easily—for an inexpensive car the ergonomics are excellent. There’s also an upgraded Pioneer AM/FM/MP3 stereo, and this car is optioned with power windows and locks, a tilt steering column, A/C, power mirrors, and cruise control. The upholstery is in excellent shape and the carpets were replaced a few years ago to give it a nicely finished look. The back seat looks completely unused and with fold-down seats and the big hatch area, this is even a practical pony car. This car is so well-maintained that even the roll-up hatch cover is still in place and fully intact. Someone really loved this car.

OK, the big news is under the hood where the legendary 5.0 has been fortified with a Vortech supercharger making about 7 pounds of boost, so it’s pump gas friendly. Other upgrades include the GT40 tubular intake manifold (seen the prices on those lately?), AFR aluminum cylinder heads, a Ford Motorsport B303 camshaft, and a set of shorty headers feeding an upgraded exhaust system with high-flow cats. Supporting equipment includes a giant aluminum radiator, bigger injectors, and a custom tune to make it run like a stocker. You’ll spot the modified master cylinder which is for the 4-wheel disc setup from Stainless Steel Brakes, which also feature slotted rotors. The suspension is full of Steeda upgrades, including springs, adjustable shocks, and adjustable strut mounts. The tub is reinforced with weld-in subframe connectors that really make a difference that you can feel and the Flowmaster exhaust sounds fantastic. 3.55 gears were fitted in the rear end—with the supercharger, you don’t need a lot of gear to get it moving—and there’s an upgraded fuel pump to keep the engine fed. Topping off the list of upgrades are those beautiful ROH Sniper aluminum wheels wearing stock-sized 225/55/16 performance radials with a lot of life left in them.

Extras include some spare parts such as the original ring and pinion, taillights, and overflow bottle, plus a few odds and ends. It also comes with a dyno sheet showing 403 horsepower and 400 lb-ft. of torque at the wheels.

Admit it, this is the car you wanted to build when you were pouring through all those magazines in the ‘90s. Well, here it is, a second chance to own a legend and with the way Fox Mustang prices are accelerating, it might even be a smart investment someday. Beautifully built, properly tuned, and nicely maintained, this is like buying the car and getting the upgrades for free. Call today!

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