Skyway Classics FL
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1987 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible — Scarlet Red over Red Leather, 5-Speed Why This Car Is Special The Fox Body Mustang is one of the most significant chapters in the Mustang's history, and 1987 was a particularly important year within that story. Ford made a meaningful upgrade to the 5.0 HO V8 that year, switching from a carburetor to sequential multi-port fuel injection. That change — moving to what Ford called the Speed Density EFI system — improved throttle response, cold starts, and overall drivability while maintaining the raw character the 5.0 was known for. The result was a 225-horsepower, 300 lb-ft V8 that felt more refined than its predecessors without losing anything in the way of personality. What makes this particular 1987 Ford Mustang more desirable than the coupe or hatchback variants is the body style itself. Ford produced significantly fewer convertibles than notchbacks or fastbacks in the Fox Body generation, and the open-top car commands a premium among collectors today precisely because of that lower production volume. Add to that the color combination — Scarlet Red exterior paired with a full red leather interior and a white convertible top — and you have an unusually cohesive, visually striking presentation that was clearly specified with intention from the factory option sheet. The VIN on this car decodes to confirm it was built at Ford's Dearborn, Michigan assembly plant, the same facility that built the original 1964 and a half Mustang. The body style code confirms the convertible body, and the engine code confirms the 5.0 HO with sequential fuel injection. This is a legitimate, numbers-correct Fox Body drop-top, not a coupe that was converted after the fact. Fox Body Mustangs have crossed firmly into collector territory over the past decade. Clean, unmodified examples with the 5.0 and manual transmission are increasingly difficult to find at any condition level. A red-on-red convertible with the right drivetrain combination sits at the top of that desirability ladder. Features List - 5.0L HO V8 Engine with Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection - 5-Speed Manual Transmission - Fox Body Convertible Body Style - White Convertible Top - Scarlet Red Exterior - Red Leather Interior - Front Bucket Seats with Rear Seat - Center Console - Tachometer - Air Conditioning - Power Steering - Power Brakes with Front Disc Brakes - Rear Sway Bar - Power Windows - Power Door Locks - Cruise Control - Dual Exhaust - Decklid Luggage Rack - Upgraded Bluetooth Stereo with USB and AUX Inputs - Mustang Logo Floor Mats - Original Style Wheels Mechanical The heart of this 1987 Ford Mustang is the 5.0 HO V8, displacing 302 cubic inches and rated at 225 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque in factory form for the 1987 model year. The switch to sequential multi-port fuel injection that year was a significant engineering step. Unlike throttle body injection, which essentially replaces a carburetor with a single injector, sequential port injection delivers fuel directly at each intake port individually, timed to match each cylinder's intake stroke. The practical effect is better fuel atomization, more consistent mixture delivery across all eight cylinders, and noticeably improved cold-weather starting compared to any carbureted 5.0. Mated to that engine is a Borg-Warner T-5 five-speed manual transmission. The T-5 was the standard manual gearbox in the Fox Body Mustang throughout much of the 1980s, and it paired well with the 5.0's broad torque curve. Purists who seek out these cars almost always prefer the manual over the automatic, both for the driving engagement it provides and because it tends to hold value better in the collector market. Stopping hardware includes front disc brakes with power assist, which was standard equipment on the 5.0 models. The rear sway bar is present, which helps manage body roll through corners and was part of Ford's handling package for the performance-oriented models. Dual exhaust exits at th
| Year: | 1987 |
| Make: | Ford |
| Model: | Mustang |
| Mileage: | 31453 |
| Exterior Color: | Scarlet Red |
| Interior Color: | Red |
| Trim: | LX 2dr Convertible |
| Body: | Convertible |
| Stock: | SN3751 |
| Engine Size: | 5.0L V8 |
| Transmission: | Manual 5-Speed |
| Vin: | 1FABP44E3HF194037 |
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