When it comes to Fox body Mustangs, the best models to collect often have a few different things going for them, be it low mileage, special colors/equipment, or a limited-edition model, such as one offered by the likes of Saleen. In the case of this 1991 Ford Mustang LX shown here on eBay, it’s seemingly in excellent condition in photos but also wears a very rare shade of paint known as Bright Calypso. Combined with the venerable LX 5.0 combo, it’s no wonder the reserve hasn’t been met with bids to $16,100.
This is one of the best colors to find a Mustang of this generation in, in my opinion, because it’s not only just a very attractive scheme but it’s also perfectly fitting with the era in which it was made. The 90s were known for many things, and teal paint jobs were chief among them. I always think of the Chevrolet Beretta Indy pace cars when I consider vehicles that perfectly captured the middle 90s, and this Calypso paint job is another example of a detail that simply works on a car like the Fox body ‘Stang.
The mileage is low, ringing it at just over 56,000, and the interior and exterior condition certainly live up to those credentials. The Mustang bucket seats with its generous side bolsters are in excellent condition and the same goes for the carpeting. The LX trim was the middle-of-the-road offering, and when combined with the 5.0L V8, it had a mile sleeper-like identity. The automatic transmission is a bit of a buzzkill, and if this car had three pedals, bidding would easily clear $20,000 and then some.
No modifications present here, not even a simple cold air intake or an aftermarket exhaust. The seller notes this Mustang was a California car up until 2014 before relocating to New Jersey, which helps explain why there’s virtually zero evidence of surface rust that is practically a standard feature under the hood of cars from the snow belt. With original paint and VIN tags still visible throughout, this Mustang is a time capsule and a wonderful cruiser with some key details that will help preserve its value for years to come.
No doubt about it, that is an eye-catching color. Lots to like about this LX though the auto trans is a bit of a letdown. Still, I have no doubt this little gem will bring good money when the bids are all in.
Those Beretta Indy pace cars you cite had special treatments for the window reveal molding package which used body-colored thermoset tape in the manufacture of those bilaminate moldings.
By the very early-’90s, the bilaminate process had evolved from the time when the Beretta debuted in late-’87 as 1988 models. Our lead engineer developed and patented a unique process called Surface Casting which shaped the surface of extruded PVC just after it had been laid-on the stainless steel molding substrate.
In addition, while the surface was being ‘cast’, the application of the thermoset mylar was possible. This development caused a bit of a stir in the manufacturing world. The finished moldings which were sawn-off at the end of the 150 foot long bilaminate process line were gleaming works of art in their own right. I had the privilege of working with some extraordinary people in my time with General Motors.
I had a teal pace car loved that car should have never sold it but who knew!!
traded it in for a lumina z34.. nice car also best riding car in my book..
Yes, that is the very description of a keeper. Those Lumina Z34s were nice-looking cars in their day. I entertained the idea of getting on myself back then.
Seats 💺 were really good in this model. What a nice fox here in the calypso palette 🎨.
Very nice car. I’ve never been a big fan of the oh so 90’s teal colors myself (even back in the 90’s), but that’s just me.
Teal was a short lived car color fad in the early nineties, and I can understand why it didn’t last. Reminds me of the teal colored kitchens of the 1970’s, yuck.
You should ck out the colors in the ’70s Brady Bunch kitchen. lol
I say yuck to the “colorless” interiors that was started probably by Honda in the late ’70s.
Even with a.o.d. you can expect good performance and i’d be more tempted by one because most that bought auto equiped models were less road warriors. I’d probably have a shift kit pit on and leave it at that and pull it out only on week ends
You’re certainly not paying for performance here,just looks great and only looks fast.for that kind of money a 2010 or slightly newer GT can be had with twice the horsepower and better handling.but if i guess you’re into paying alot for nostalgia go ahead……
There are a ton of performance parts available for the 5.0 V8. You can go as fast as you can afford to.