I owned a Foxbody Mustang back in 1992. It was 5.0 liter equipped, LX convertible with a five-speed manual transmission. It has been gone for years but I have been wanting to take a look back at something similar and found it here in the form of a 1991 GT hatchback. This Mustang is located in Milton, Florida and is available here on eBay for a current bid of $5,500, six bids tendered so far.

Last week, I took a look at a ’70 Mustang Mach I (that was in questionable condition) and referred to it as the last of the original concept that created the Mustang brand as the ’71-’73 grew large and then the ’74-’78 went the other way, downsizing, having been based on the Pinto. In 1979 the first of the Fox-body Mustangs were introduced and it was a back to basics restart. The first several years didn’t spit out anything seriously performance-oriented but by the mid-80s the power returned and continued through the model run’s end in 1993. Fox-body Mustangs are an absolute favorite for Mustang fans whether stock, slightly modified or go-for-broke power. Gone for a minimum of 27 years, they are still seen with regularity.

This Mustang presents well and the listing is pretty liberal with images, including those that highlight this car’s foibles, which are few. The seller lists the mileage as 46K but states that he thinks that is wrong based on the Carfax report. Regardless, the finish and body look quite good for its age. The GT fairings, flares and spoilers all appear to be undamaged with no visible cracks or splits. The seller does reference, and illustrate, a sunroof leak but it’s probably a minor repair. The seller adds that this GT is garaged and he doesn’t drive it in the rain. As a side note, ’91 was the first years for the Mustang’s use of five-spoke aluminum “star” wheels.

The interior looks just as I remember mine did, and it is in good nick. There are some small defects with sun visors and map pockets, and the seats look like they could use a deep cleaning, but beyond that, no rips, tears or missing items. The A/C works having just been serviced but not the heater, probably not a high priority item for a Florida car. Beyond that, and seeing an aftermarket radio and what looks like a replacement gear shifter, the seller makes no mention of the interior.

Normally I would say what makes the Mustang GT, a GT, is the excellent 5.0-liter V8 engine but then the LX, like the one that I owned, could be equipped, power train-wise, the same way. The engine in this example appears to be mostly stock though it has an after-market air induction system and the headers don’t look like the original OEM Ford units though my memory is sketchy on that matter. The engine was rated at 225 net HP and I can tell you that in stock form, at least with a five-speed manual transmission as this example is equipped, it makes for a fun drive. The seller does not elaborate on this Mustang’s driving characteristics but he does state that it has a new clutch-cable, tires and brakes. Additionally, the clutch was replaced in ’15 or ’16 but it is uncertain how many miles this Ford has traveled since then.

This is a nice, unmolested version of one of Ford’s greatest hits. The few modifications noted don’t qualify as Mustang molestation. I look these Mustangs over in a somewhat whimsical manner because I really liked the ’92 that I owned. It was a big deal buying such a new car so many years ago. The problem is, the car didn’t like me. It spent two years off and on in a Ford dealership repair department. And it left me on the side of the road more than once. To say I was chuffed with the car would be an understatement. The only solution that I recognized was filing a Lemon-Law suit in my domiciled state against Ford. I did and I won; Ford bought my ’92 LX back. An aberration? I am convinced, yes. I never knew of anyone that owned an early ’90s vintage Fox-body Mustang that was so prone to trouble. It’s probably way past the point that I would consider owning another, and certainly not based on my prior experience; one’s tastes and wants/needs, etc. just change over the years and it has been a whole lot of years now. But I know that there are many in our readership who dig Fox-bodies and this example, with its for now reasonable bid amount, warrants some serious consideration don’t you think?