This pretty 1990 Ford Mustang LX notchback is the ideal combination of 5.0L V8 power with the sleepy looks of the LX trim. Said to be a one-owner, elderly-owned example up until recently, the Mustang looks incredibly honest for a Fox Body, with zero signs of modification or abuse. The seller notes the Mustang wears 100 percent original paint, and that it’s been garaged since new. Obviously, with this kind of TLC, you wouldn’t expect to see any rust, but the car’s life-long Nevada residency all but guarantees you won’t find a spec on it. The Mustang is listed here on eBay where bidding is now over $10K with no reserve.
The seller notes that the owner is his father, so fortunately, this isn’t the case of some unscrupulous flipper snagging the survivor Mustang from the elderly owners. The Mustang shows none of the tell-tale signs of modification, with even the stock dual exhaust remaining in place. Those body-color mudflaps are a classic styling tweak from the 80s, and though wildly out of style now, I wouldn’t change ’em for anything. The polished 10-hole are a classic Fox Body look, and definitely add to the sleeper factor given the four-cylinder Mustangs came with them as well. Given this Mustang lived in Nevada, it’s obvious it’s been garaged since there’s zero paint fade or any obvious damage to the rear parcel shelf.
The same goes for the interior, where there’s no signs of heavy sun damage to the dash or the seats. While the automatic transmission may be a downer to some folks, it also speaks to the careful, elderly ownership that likely just used the Mustang for errands or church runs. Really, there’s nothing to fault in the cabin, and these Fox Bodies can look pretty tawdry when not cared for. Even the door map pockets look to be intact, which almost never happens. Mileage isn’t low, either, so you can’t attribute the clean condition to lack of use. With almost 160,000 miles on the clock, the Mustang has been used – but it’s also been loved.
The engine bay continues the theme of spotless condition. No cold air intakes here! The seller maintains the Mustang remains in incredibly original condition with no dings, scratches, or any major tweaks from new, and I see nothing in the photos that would cause me to dispute this. The original window sticker also comes with the Mustang, and all of these details combine to make it obvious as to why bidding is so active. I expect we’ll see this one climb closer to $15K before the auction ends, and hopefully the next owner will continue to keep this Fox Body in showroom condition. If it were a 5-speed, I might even be a bidder.
Love the Fox Body but I am not a fan of the notchback, prefer the hatch back for both looks and utility. The trunks on these are useless, oh maybe ok for a shallow oblong duffle bag.
Great car minus the white exterior and the Auto Trans (Yawn !!)
Very impressed with its condition with 158K miles on it, wow !!! Good job.
If you love this car and want to RETAIN its “zero signs of modifications or abuse” you better jump on it…..Otherwise this car IS BOUND TO GET many signs of many mod’s and it is going STRAIGHT to the dragstrip !! Not a racer so I don’t understand but the word on the street is the notchback makes a much better drag car than the hatchback….probably because they are tied together better with the cross bracing of the truck which would help hand big HP and big torque!. I can smell the fuel and burning rubber already ! Better SAVE IT !!!!
Tom, the notchback is preferred because it weighs a little less, and due to the smaller size of the trunk opening, they were a bit stronger structurally as you pointed out.
John, to you and Steve R, thanks for the comments. Love learning! That is why I like this site!!
54 years old last week & cars have been a part of my entire life, professionally and as a hobby. After 54 years I have learned ONE THING for sure…..that there is A LOT I DON’T KNOW and that I have A LOT MORE to learn!
This car is likely going to live a pampered life, not one of making passes down the track. Most of the guys looking to get into racing a Mustang have moved on from the Fox body 5.0’s. Nice ones are becoming expensive and they aren’t that fast if they are stock, especially with an automatic, this car would probably run mid-15’s as it sits. The 2011-2014 Coyote motivated GT’s can be found for not much more money will run mid-12’s in showroom trim. With gears, tires and a re-flashed computer will generally run high-11’s to low-12’s. This a 30+ year old car, survivors like this are unlikely to become anything but a cruiser.
Steve R
I owned a 1990 Notchback for 13 years, still regret getting rid of it. I loved that car, was a blast to drive, tons of aftermarket parts so easy to up the power and just fit me well. My last engine in it was a 331ci stroker and boy did that things move!
Unlike you I didn’t like the look of the hatchbacks and as other stated Nothcbacks were/are sought after as they were lighter and more inmportantly were more rigid. Unfortunately, so many of them were made into drag cars so few around today. I will be in the market for a fun car next year and undecided if I am going to look for another Notchback (still have a garage full of parts) or go with something older.
To the other comment; only the exhaust tips were Stainless.
Like you Tom, I’m very impressed with the condition for 158k miles! The thing that impresses me the most, is they actually did what this was built for….THEY DROVE IT!!!!
Bob……WELL SAID !!!! I totally missed that TRUTH! Absolutely right…158K miles of good times!!
I seen a ’74 firebird with 250k miles & nice original carpet & shiny bucanneer red original non clearcoat paint. Gotta be meticulous with the vacuuming, etc.
Depends on type of garage you got & never leaving it out in the sun or even driving during the day on very hot days.
& lucky not getting into any accidents in all those miles.
I would think the exhaust has got to be stainless steel on this year stang.
Last year for a blue dash & console when u get a blue interior?
I have a feeling this will not be all stock much longer, especially with that mileage.
I believe the exhaust is stainless, thats the way it came on my ’86.
Love the fox body but not sure I would pay 15K for a plain jane auto. Seems high
I find it strange that Foxbody Mustangs don’t ever appear on car show events like My Classic Car or Lokar even though they are so popular! And I’m talking about the shows that I watch on TV. In fact, I have never even seen them show any Foxbody platform? Do people not take them to these events? I go to a local free car event held once a month in the summer, and sometimes they have a Mustang featured event where there will be many Foxbody Mustangs at the event.
I had one of these it was a 90 I was 17 oh what fun it was.It was a five speed with several mods. Unfortunately my dad took it from me after a year and 8 sets of goodyear gsc s if I remember correctly.I love the fox body,but couldn’t imagine having a new one with the coyote ,at that age.I’m still looking for that car again but 5 speed and red interior.
I don’t recall 4 cyl fox bodies coming with the 10 hole alloy rims. Anyone? I remember wire wheel covers on some convertibles and the regular, gray, plastic wheel covers on the rest. To me the first indicator that an LX had a 5,0 was the rims.