This 1985 Ford Mustang LX notchback was previously owned by an editor of Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords, and the car’s build was featured in the 2012-13 issues of the magazine. Work during that period included the installation of a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 crate engine paired with a T-56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission as well as an SN95 Mustang rear end, 16″ CCW Classic wheels, a Kenny Brown suspension kit, later model four-wheel disc brakes, Kooks exhaust headers, BBK Varitune mufflers, Corbeau FX1 Pro Race seats, a six-point roll cage, push-button start, Vintage Air climate control, and Spek Pro instrumentation. The car is refinished in blue and has smoothed inner fender panels, a GT-style front bumper, LED headlights, and a carbon-fiber cowl hood. This Mustang LX is now offered by the selling dealer with a collection of Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords magazine issues, a clean Carfax report, and a Kansas title.
The car is refinished in blue and modifications include smoothed inner fender panels, a GT-style front bumper, LED headlights, and a carbon-fiber cowl hood. Paint blemishes are shown in the photo gallery.
The 16×4″ front and 16×10″ rear CCW Classic wheels are mounted with 5.00/5.25 Firestone Deluxe Champion and 255/50 Mickey Thompson ET Street S/S tires, respectively. The car is equipped with a Flaming River steering rack and power steering, and braking is handled by four-wheel disc brakes sourced from a 2003-04 Mustang Cobra and a Wilwood master cylinder. Suspension modifications include:
- UPR Products K-member
- Kenny Brown Advanced Geometry System suspension kit
- Extreme Matrix chassis stiffening brace
- Subframe connectors
- Caster camber plates
- Front control arms
- Rear upper and lower control arms, front and rear Koni coilover shocks (installed by Brad Grissom from Kenny Brown Performance), coilover dampers
- Kenny Brown rear shock tower brace
- 1996-04 Mustang GT-style spindles
The cabin features Corbeau FX1 Pro Race seats, RaceQuip harnesses, a Kenny Brown six-point roll cage, black carpeting, a TMI headliner, and a Scott Rod Fabrications rear seat delete kit, door panels, rear package tray, and dashboard. Additional equipment includes sound deadening material, push-button start, and Vintage Air climate control.
The aftermarket suede-wrapped steering wheel frames Spek Pro instrumentation. There is no odometer, and total mileage is unknown.
The 5.0-liter Coyote V8 crate engine was installed in 2012 and the engine bay was smoothed. Equipment includes the following:
- Ford Racing control pack
- Boss 302 intake manifold
- Ford Racing 90mm throttle body
- Lund Racing tune
- Turn Key Engine Supply Road Runner serpentine system
- Painless Performance wiring harness
- Aeromotive A1000 Stealth fuel system kit
- Aeromotive fuel rails
- Flex-A-Lite aluminum radiator and fan
- Optima battery
- Kooks 1 7/8” exhaust headers, Kooks 3” X-pipe, & BBK Varitune mufflers
Power is sent to the rear wheels through an American Powertrain T56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission and an SN95 Mustang rear end with 4.30:1 gearing. Additional equipment includes an American Powertrain Science Friction Stage 2 single-disc clutch kit, an American Powertrain White Lightning shifter, Quick Time bell housing, 2.97:1 first gear, hardened 26-spline input shaft, 31-spline output shaft, and a 0.50:1 sixth gear.
Muscle Mustangs & Fast Ford magazines featuring the car are included in the sale.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists history in Pennsylvania and Kansas. There is a gap in entries between 1998 and 2024.
The title carries an “antique” brand.