When it comes to Fox-body Mustangs, the color scheme and the extent to which it remains in stock condition can make all the difference in terms of how appealing the car is. This 1993 Ford Mustang GT checks a lot of those boxes along with having under 40,000 original miles and being equipped in the preferred 5.0L V8 / 5-speed manual spec. Plus, it wears the must-have “rad” era colors of teal over gray two-tone with the classic five-spoke Pony wheels and the factory GT body kit. If you want a clean Fox body, this one is certainly worthy of a look. Find the Mustang here on eBay with a Buy-It-Now of $31,999 and the option to submit a best offer.
After months of seeing low mileage Cobras come up for sale with massive price tags, this clean GT-spec is super appealing simply because it seems far fewer enthusiasts kept these models in a preserved state as compared to the SVT models. This GT is clean and stock everywhere you look, from the cloth bucket seats to the laughably tall OEM shifter to the bulbous airbag steering wheel. The center stack even appears to show a factory radio still in place and the dash looks to be crack-free. The seller reports that this is a rare “slick top,” or non-sunroof car, and that the cockpit retains the qualities of a new car, from the way it smells to the way the doors close when they latch.
The engine bay is delightfully stock and very clean. No sign of even a cold air intake to be seen, and the factory stickers and labels all remain where they should be on the radiator panel. The seller does note the Mustang sports a classic Flowmaster exhaust, but this is a forgivable enhancement given how enjoyable it is to hear the 5.0L grown when called upon. The teal paintwork looks consistent from inside the engine compartment to outside, with no signs of replacement panels that weren’t painted correctly upon re-install. The seller reports that the longtime previous owner didn’t even take it out in the rain, and what’s most impressive is despite residing in Springfield, Massachusetts, it clearly remains rust-free.
What I love about cars like these is that despite being a survivor, you can still take it out on occasion for a guilt-free cruise. The Mustang is absolutely beautiful in its original colors, and while teal may have temporarily gone out of fashion, it looks absolutely wonderful here. The seller notes it comes with a new battery and new tires; other than that and the exhaust, no alterations have been made. As mentioned above, you can find a clean Cobra without too much effort, but a standard-issue GT in this sort of condition doesn’t happen often. The asking price seems worth it to me, especially since the seller has included the option to submit a best offer.
Good job Jeff. I agree, the teal over silver/gray is period-correct but still looks very appealing today, especially if one is tired of the typical black or red. Flowmasters are the standard replacement for failed mufflers, which are common. I kind of chuckle when I hear “smells new” on a thirty year old car; the “new car smell” is from the plastics and fabrics and adhesives originally used, these smells are long gone. I interpret the comment to mean no odors from cigarette smokers, rodents, mold, fluid leaks, dead french fries, etc.
I’ll nitpick one thing from a person who appreciates ultra-stock cars (me): put a Motorcraft battery in it!!!
All that said, a great Fox body. Someone has loved it since new. Miles not so low that one can’t enjoy the car. But in terrific condition. Have these rapidly-appreciating Mustang models topped $30k? Will they keep appreciating?
I doubt the original mufflers failed given the mileage and condition of the underbody. I believe you can be arrested and charged with a Class A misdemeanor in some states if you’re caught in a 5.0 of this vintage without the obligatory Flowmasters.
At least this one doesn’t have underdrive pulleys, K&N filter, 3.73 gears, supercharger, or other common and often ill-chosen mods these usually got.
Anyway, it’s a beautiful car in one of the best color combos of the day. I don’t think I would pay 32 grand for it as I’d drive it and put miles on it but it’s pretty darn good.
This one allegedly “sold” on BaT last month. But after it “sold” it was immediately up on Ebay in the same location (Massachusetts) so I’m not sure about whether the transaction went through or not. Lots of concerns expressed in the comments about a lot of shadiness with the listing.
Caveat emptor.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1993-ford-mustang-gt-5-0-12/
Great catch. It looks like there was a title issue where seller had never titled it in his/its name.
And the seller indicates in this ebay listing that current owner has “had” the car for a year. Could be he got it from the last owner or estate (probably for a lot less than $31,999!) and has been trying to flip it without paying tax, title, registration, or license fees.
This would be “title jumping” and it is illegal and a felony in all 50 states, unless an exception applies. As you say, be careful with this one.
I’d love to see dishonest people like this get caught.
Also they just made way too many of these to be worth 30k plus. They were everywhere. Like them but should be a dime a dozen.
We all wish they were a dime a dozen, but they aren’t, at least in this condition. Frankly, they were basic cars at heart, with low-cost components throughout. Add to this that many were severely abused and extensively modified (the lyrics to Jeff Foxworthy’s “Twelve Redneck Days of Christmas” are going through my head). The drivetrain was what made them special. In good condition, they are very collectible (and valuable) today.
Nice Fox.
Read the Carfax started life in Tennessee then Pennsylvania 5+ owner’s in other words it was driven hard and put away for the next victim Carfax says 4 owners but if you never change title its not going to show up and there is one spot it says title issued but Carfax doesn’t show it as a owner change.