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For auction here is my 1987 Mustang LX with the rare T top option. The t top was discontinued in September of 1987 so not many Mustangs of this body style were optioned this way, especially the LX. I have owned the car since 2006 and have done a lot of work to it over the years. I have installed the complete drivetrain from a 1992 LX so the car has the mass air flow 8 spark plug 2.3 and the computer controlled automatic transmission. The engine runs well and has fresh plugs, wires, and crank sensor. The transmission works well in all gears and has a fresh filter, fluid, and front pump seal. The car is fully driveable. It has been restored in the original Oxford White and looks very nice, but does have some problem areas. There are a couple small bubbles in some areas and the lower part of the front bumper was damaged when the car was hauled home when the crank sensor had failed. It is registered as an antique in PA and the plate can be transferred if desired to a PA buyer. It is also listed as reconstructed, however I do not know why, and the title is in my name. The car is lowered with Intrax springs all around. The steering rack is a 15:1 unit and the car has V8 sway bars. The wheels are custom painted Turbo Coupe 16X7s and the tires are 205/55/16s in good condition. The front brakes are converted to 11" rotors with V8 spindles, and most of the hardlines on the car are replaced. The interior was originally Blue, and has been converted to Black using mostly original black parts. There are some interior items that still need finished such as the headliner, the door panels will need small filler panels, etc. The lower rear seat is the original one dyed, and I am including an original black one that will need the fastening modified since it is a 1992 seat. The heater core is new and the heat works well. The AC is not hooked up and is missing a few underhood items. The car has all 1992 wiring harnesses in it including the dash, so the mileage shown at 138K is from the donor car. This car has 140K but all mechanicals have 138K. The rearend is an 8.8 unit with 3.55 gears and a Traction Lok differential with additional clutches. The doors are from a 1987 LX that had manual windows and locks which is what I wanted. I will include the original doors if desired which are all power, but they are rusty. The t-tops leak, so I purchased new seals that I never installed, and those are included as well. The original key is included for the t-tops and all the keys for the doors and ignition work well. Please review all photos and ask any questions, and please only bid if you have good feedback and want to own the car. I wanted to add that the car has a BBK 155 LPH fuel pump, and the chassis has been painted with POR-15. The door hinges have all been rebuilt with new pins and bushings.

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