Low Mile Convertible: 1989 Ford Mustang LX


The Fox Body Ford Mustang (1979-1993) is known for its classic rear-wheel-drive leaf-spring equipped chassis and the Ford 5.0 V8. Regrettably, Ford sold the Fox with a non-turbo 2.3 liter Pinto inline-4 that was completely not appropriate for America’s pony car. These things were so slow…I had a friend in high school who drove one of the Pinto-powered Mustangs and I swear my 300K mile diesel Mercedes-Benz was faster in a straight line. But the worst part was the fact that the Mustang “looked” fast. Here is an example of a convertible Mustang LX with only 35K miles on the odo, but the asking price is about the same as a 150K mile Honda Fit. Find this 1989 Ford Mustang LX offered for $5,500 in Granada Hills, CA via craigslist.

From the seller:
1989 ford mustang
fuel: gas
odometer: 35,000
title status: clean
transmission: manual
type: convertible
1989 ford mustang Lx Convertible
2.3 liter 4 cylinder
runs and drives very good has only 35k orginal miles many new parts has (no issues)
5 speed manual transmission no grinds or pop outs clutch is very good,
power windows locks power top works am/fm radio,
clean title in hand registration is on non op no fees, car is a very clean good condition daily driver not a show car,
needs minor work top is shredded needs replaced and tail light is broken,
Asking $5,500 for more info call or text


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Wow, that’s in great shape: not so wow 2.3L Pinto boat anchor.
Great candidate for a Ford 2.3L 310 HP Ecoboost crate engine swap?
This with 310 HP, 6 speed manual, and the stock LX look (to include those atrocious wheel covers) would be a great package.
Considering it’s the same engine that responded well to turbocharging in the SVO as well as the Thunderbird Turbo, I can’t help but wonder …