1991 Ford Mustang GT

Make

Ford

Model

Mustang GT

Year

1991

Listed price

$30,000

Location

White Hall, Maryland

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

500 miles

The third-generation Ford Mustang, affectionately known as the Fox Body, represents a pivotal era in American performance. Launched in 1979, it marked a radical departure from its Mustang II predecessor, ushering in a lighter, more European-influenced design built on Ford's versatile Fox platform. By 1991, the GT trim had cemented its status as a street-legal muscle car, powered by the venerable "5.0" V8 that became a cultural icon. While stock examples delivered robust performance, the Fox Body's true genius lay in its aftermarket potential, becoming a blank canvas for enthusiasts to redefine what an American performance car could be. This generation’s accessible power and straightforward architecture made it a darling of drag strips and tuning shops, fostering a legacy of customization that continues to thrive. This 1991 Mustang GT hatchback embodies that spirit of extreme modification, having transcended its original 5.0-liter roots to become a formidable street and strip machine. Showing a mere 500 miles on the odometer since its transformation, the car is cloaked in a custom PPG Vibrant Orange Glow candy paint that demands attention. Under the hood lies an iron-block 5.3-liter LS V8, meticulously built with a new oil pump, timing chain, Comp Cams TU1 turbo cam, BTR springs, and all-new GM Performance lifters and buckets. Fueling this beast are FIC 127lb injectors, while a Borg Warner S475 turbocharger, Tial 50mm blow-off valve, and Tial wastegate provide forced induction, all managed by a Holley Terminator X ECU and an AEM wideband AFR gauge. Power is sent through a Circle D torque converter to a braced 8.8-inch rear end, featuring a Strange spool, 35-spline axles, C-clip eliminators, and 3.73 gears, with a PST driveshaft connecting the components. The car stops with disc brakes all around, and features smoked LED taillights and headlights, with an XS Power battery relocated to the rear. This is an opportunity to acquire a meticulously re-engineered Fox Body, ready to deliver exhilarating performance.