1988 FORD MUSTANG LX CONVERTIBLE

OVERVIEW

This 1988 Ford Mustang LX is powered by a 5.0L HO V8 mated to a four-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Finished in Scarlet Red with a black power convertible top over a white and red vinyl interior, this Fox-body is now offered by the selling dealer with Carfax and NMVTIS reports, a clean AutoCheck report and a clear title.

Highlights

• 57,168 original miles according to the title 
• One of 1,008 Mustang LX convertibles painted Scarlet Red for the 1988 model year
• Power options include convertible top, windows, steering, and front disc brakes 

Ownership History                                                                           

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Connecticut 

EXTERIOR

• Scarlet Red paint
• Black power convertible top 
• Luggage rack 
• Tinted glass
• Dual power-adjustable black side mirrors

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 16-inch stock wheels
• Staggered-width Riken Raptor radial tires 
  • 225/55 front 
  • 245/50 rear 

INTERIOR

• White and red vinyl upholstery 
• Bucket seats
• Center console with automatic shifter 
• Air conditioning
• Cruise control 
• Power locks
• Power windows
• Power steering
• Tilt steering column 
• Factory stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Cassette player 

Updates

• New seat covers 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 85-mph speedometer
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 57,168 miles
  • True mileage according to the title 
  • Most recent AutoCheck odometer reading: 120,000 miles in February 2025

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 5.0L HO V8
  • 225 horsepower 
  • 300 lb-ft of torque 
  • Fuel injection 

Transmission

• Four-speed automatic with overdrive 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                                                                                                                                           

• Limited-slip differential 
  • 2.73 gears 
• Progressive rate springs
• Front and rear stabilizer bars
• Power front disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• Age-related wear seen on the interior touchpoints 
• Minor cosmetic blemishes are seen on the exterior 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Owner-supplied CARFAX report
• Owner-supplied National Motor Vehicle Title Information System report

ADDITIONAL NOTES 

• AutoCheck report 
  • Begins in 1987
  • Three owners 
  • Shows accident-free ownership in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut