Feature Special Edition: 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible

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Sometimes, a car comes up for sale where it appears that the seller is unaware of some key selling points that make their vehicle more unique or potentially desirable. That’s the case with this 1993 Ford Mustang LX Convertible, which appears to be one of the limited-edition “Feature” cars offered in 1992 and 1993. The so-called package incorporated three distinct color schemes (red, white, or yellow) with an eye-catching white leather interior. White and yellow were offered in 1993 and this car appears to possess all of the requisite hallmarks. Find it here on craigslist in Washington State for $14,995.

The Feature cars weren’t just a pretty face, mind you. The monochromatic appearance made the white cars all the more distinctive, thanks to that standard-issue leather interior. Paired with a power white top and a matching white convertible top boot (shown in the gallery photos of this listing), and 5-spoke color-keyed wheels, this was a wonderfully 90s vehicle. The Feature edition cars also got pony-embroidered headrests, and a build tag with the words “FEATURE” predominantly unscripted. The seller’s car appears to be located at a storage facility, so it likely doesn’t see much use at the moment.

The white leather upholstery and matching door panels are perhaps the Mustang’s most recognizable assets. The 5-speed manual was standard and this car sports the optional automatic. In general, I don’t see much excitement around this special edition Fox body unless it shows up in the elusive monochromatic yellow exterior. Those cars could be had with a black or white interior, while the white cars like this one shown here could only be spec’d with the corresponding white leather. The yellow cars also got chrome wheels, so really, if you ordered a Feature edition in white, you were getting a highly distinctive package.

Performance-wise, these cars were more than respectable. Obviously, you got the powerful 5.0L V8 with 205 horsepower and 275 lb.-ft. of torque. The Feature cars also came standard with a traction-lok axle, a performance handling package, and a standard dual exhaust system. The car shown here remains wonderfully stock, even down to the often-discarded air filter housing box, which is usually tossed in favor of a cheap aftermarket cold air intake. Though underappreciated, the Feature edition cars still pack a lot of value, and this one looks like a smart buy given the condition. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Curvette for the find.

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Comments

  1. Bob_in_TN Bob_in_TNMember

    Good analysis Jeff. This is a nice example of a “triple white” Feature Car. But I agree, the most interest seems to be in the 1993’s with the eye-searing yellow paint. Not particularly expensive for a collectible car with tons of support which can easily function in today’s driving conditions.

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    • Mike

      I always thought they called them this summer edition.

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  2. Fox owner

    Vanilla Ice called and he wants his car back. Seriously nice Fox Body, was 1993 the year they lowered the horsepower? I thought the 5.0 put out 225 hp?

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    • Mike

      The GT put out 225 LX was rated at 205 for some reason.

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      • Vance

        They both used same “5.0 H.O.” engine, rated at 205 hp for ’93 but 225 hp from 1987-’92. Several reasons for the downgrade, though some say it was to make the upcoming 1994-95 5.0 Stangs look a bit better in comparison as the rating was 215 for those years. In reality it seems to have been a combination of minor mechanical changes over the years and a change in Ford’s testing method. My guess is the ’93 is putting out the same power as the ’92, but is rated differently.

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      • CCFisher

        Ford’s explanation for the downgrade was that the ’87-’92 rating was incorrect. However, the tuner community jumped in and claimed that the 225HP rating was correct, based on their dyno testing. This led to publications speculating that Ford downrated the engine in 1993 to avoid a decrease in rating for the new, 1994 Mustang with its Thunderbird-spec 5.0.

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  3. PRA4SNW PRA4SNWMember

    I love droptops and I love manuals, expecially on a 5.0. But there are very few to be found.

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    • Mike

      There are actually more manuals made than automatics. It’s just that the people with the manuals don’t wanna sell them.

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      • PRA4SNW PRA4SNWMember

        Even convertibles? It doesn’t feel like that. Manual + Convertible = rare. At least what I have found.

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