Skyway Classics FL
10420 Portal Crossing
Bradenton, FL 34211
1987 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible — White over Gray, 5.0 HO V8, AOD Automatic Why This Car Is Special The Fox Body Mustang is one of the most significant chapters in American performance history, and the 1987 Ford Mustang convertible with the 5.0 HO V8 represents the platform at a pivotal moment. Ford had carried the Fox platform since 1979, but it was the return of the 5.0-liter High Output V8 in the early 1980s — combined with steady refinements through the mid-decade — that turned the Fox Body into a genuine performance icon. By 1987, Ford had sorted out the platform well enough that the 5.0 Mustang was regularly embarrassing cars that cost twice as much. What makes this particular car interesting is what it is and what it isn't. This is not an GT — it's an LX body, which Fox Body enthusiasts have long recognized as the smarter buy. The LX carried the same 5.0 HO engine as the GT but wore cleaner, less adorned sheetmetal. It was lighter than the GT by a meaningful margin, and that weight advantage made the LX 5.0 a legitimate sleeper. The 5.0 fender badge on this car tells you exactly what's under the hood to anyone who knows what to look for, and to everyone else it just looks like a clean white convertible. That combination of substance and restraint is exactly why LX 5.0 convertibles have developed their own dedicated following. The VIN on this car decodes to confirm it was built at Ford's Dearborn Assembly plant in 1987, and the body code confirms the convertible configuration from the factory. This is not a coupe that was later converted — it left the assembly line as an open-top car with the reinforced structure that Ford built into the convertible body from the start. The odometer shows 67,051 miles, which for a 37-year-old car indicates this has largely been driven and enjoyed without being abused or treated as an everyday commuter. Features List - 5.0 HO V8, 302 cubic inch engine - AOD 4-speed automatic transmission - Fox Body convertible with black manual soft top - Chrome pony wheels - Gray cloth bucket seats front, rear bench seat - Center console with floor shifter - Full gauge cluster with tachometer - Air conditioning - Power steering - Power brakes - Power windows - Power door locks - AM/FM cassette radio - Dual exhaust with dual rear tips - Rear deck spoiler - 5.0 fender badge Mechanical The engine in this 1987 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 convertible is the 302 cubic inch High Output V8, which Ford rated at 225 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque for 1987. Those are SAE net figures, which means they represent real-world output at the flywheel without favorable test conditions inflating the number. The HO designation distinguished this engine from the lower-output 302s used in other Ford products of the era. It featured a specific camshaft with more aggressive lift and duration, cast iron heads with larger ports than the standard 302, and a higher compression ratio. The engine was fuel injected via Ford's sequential electronic fuel injection system, which gave it strong throttle response and reliable cold-start behavior compared to the carbureted engines it replaced. Backing the 5.0 HO is Ford's AOD 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The AOD was Ford's response to federal fuel economy standards, adding a true overdrive fourth gear to bring highway RPM down and improve fuel economy. With the 5.0 HO, the AOD is a capable match — it allows relaxed highway cruising while keeping the low-gear acceleration that makes the 5.0 enjoyable around town. The AOD in an automatic 5.0 is often overlooked in favor of the T-5 manual cars, but it's the right transmission for a convertible that gets driven regularly, particularly in warmer climates where top-down cruising is a priority. The underside photos show the dual exhaust system intact and the rear axle housing in solid condition. The floor pan appears clean with no visible rust or structural concerns, which is consistent with a Florida or southern car that
| Year: | 1987 |
| Make: | Ford |
| Model: | Mustang |
| Mileage: | 67051 |
| Exterior Color: | Oxford White |
| Interior Color: | Gray |
| Trim: | LX 2dr Convertible |
| Body: | Convertible |
| Stock: | SN3688 |
| Engine Size: | 5.0L V8 |
| Transmission: | Automatic 4-Speed |
| Vin: | 1FABP44EXHF166364 |
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