Putting The Finishing Touches On The Poster Child For The Midlife Crisis Shortly after I turned 16, my father set out to acquire a new car for himself. Dad knew a guy who knew a guy who ran one of those quasi-legal used car lots that specialized in deals-too-good-to-be-true, so, armed with the protection of the referral, he drove off to the wrong side of town to see what might replace the 1980 Ford Fiesta that was about to become my hand-me-down. When dad came home in a barely used 1987 Mustang GT, my mind was blown. I pestered him to let me drive it the moment he set foot through ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:: 5.0L V8
Power:: 420 HP / 390 HP
Transmission:: 6-Speed Auto
MSRP:: $47,305 as-tested

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