1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible

5.0L Naturally Aspirated V8 | 4-Speed AOD Automatic | GT Lower Body Aero Package

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260761469

Classic Car

Vehicle Price$16,500
Pre-Delivery Service Charge$1,299
Total Price$17,799
Advertised price includes the $1,299 Pre-Delivery Service Charge. Price does not include taxes, tag, registration, or other mandatory government charges.
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Make:
Model:
VIN:
1FABP45E8JF253765
Lot Number:
260761469
Condition:
Used
Odometer:
100,336 miles
(Exempt / TMU)
Engine:
5.0L Naturally Aspirated V8
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
Transmission:
Automatic
Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Scarlet Red
Vinyl Wrap:
Vehicle Location:
Florida
  • 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible
  • 5.0L Naturally Aspirated High-Output V8
  • Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection
  • 4-Speed AOD Automatic
  • RWD
  • Black Exterior
  • Scarlet Red Cloth Interior
  • Black Convertible Soft Top
  • GT Lower Body Aero Package
  • Red Bodyside Accent Stripe
  • Front Air Dam w/ Integrated Fog Lights
  • Rear Decklid Spoiler
  • 15" Turbine-Style Aluminum Wheels
  • Dual Exhaust System
  • Traction-Lok Limited-Slip Rear Differential
  • Sport Bucket Seats
  • JVC Audio Head Unit

Overview of 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible For Sale by Owner

The Fox-body Mustang has become one of the defining American performance cars of the 1980s, and the GT Convertible remains one of the most recognizable versions of the formula. This 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible shows approximately 100,336 miles and is finished in Black over a Scarlet Red cloth interior with a black convertible soft top. Its specification includes the 5.0L High-Output V8, 4-speed AOD automatic, Traction-Lok limited-slip differential, GT lower body aero package, front air dam with integrated fog lights, rear decklid spoiler, and 15-inch turbine-style aluminum wheels. The red bodyside accent stripe ties directly into the vivid interior, while a JVC audio head unit adds a small modern update. It is a classic late-1980s Mustang configuration with plenty of visual attitude and the V8 character enthusiasts expect from a Fox-body GT.

Exterior and Interior

The exterior of this 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible is finished in Black and carries the aggressive GT lower body aero package that visually separates it from a standard Mustang. A red bodyside accent stripe adds strong contrast along the lower body, while the front air dam integrates the GT’s signature fog lights. The rear decklid spoiler and 15-inch turbine-style aluminum wheels complete the period-correct performance look, and the black convertible soft top keeps the overall color scheme cohesive. The combination of black paint, red striping, and GT-specific bodywork gives this Mustang the unmistakable late-1980s presence that made the Fox-body such an icon. The interior of this 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible is finished in Scarlet Red cloth and features sport bucket seats, creating one of the most distinctive cabin color combinations of the era. The red dashboard, carpeting, door panels, and upholstery contrast sharply with the black exterior and reinforce the car’s bold period character. A JVC audio head unit replaces the original stereo, while the rest of the cabin retains the simple driver-focused layout that made these cars so approachable. With the top down, the vivid Scarlet Red interior becomes one of the most defining visual elements of the entire car.

Engine

Powering this 1988 Ford Mustang GT Convertible is Ford’s 5.0L naturally aspirated High-Output V8 with sequential electronic fuel injection, paired with a 4-speed AOD automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The drivetrain is backed by a Traction-Lok limited-slip rear differential, helping the car put its V8 power to the pavement with the straightforward mechanical character that made the 5.0 Mustang famous. Dual exhaust adds to the traditional small-block soundtrack, while the Fox-body’s relatively light platform keeps the overall driving experience engaging even decades later. The combination of the 5.0L V8, rear-wheel drive, limited-slip differential, and GT chassis package remains the core reason these cars continue to have such a strong enthusiast following.

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