1987 Ford Mustang GT<br /> 5.0 L V8 Original Engine<br /> Automatic Transmission<br /> Air Conditioning<br /> Power Convertible Top<br /> Power Brakes, Steering, Windows, Seats, and Locks<br /> Back to the 1987 model year. To remain relevant in a world of more aggressive competition and new and innovative car designs from other manufacturer, Ford knew that the Fox body Mustang required a major update both on the outside and interior. This led to the Mustangs most comprehensive redesign since 1979 and definitely the most radical changes yet to the Mustang. Originally the plan was for Ford to give the 1987 Mustang its first substantial refresh to keep the Fox body Mustang interesting and current only until a totally new car they had been working on could be ready for the 1989 model year.<br /> This next-generation Mustang was moving to a new front-wheel drive Mazda platform. However when rumors started to surface in 1987 that Ford was doing away with the traditional rear wheel drive V8 powered Mustang for a front wheel drive Japanese inspired compact sports hatchback Mustang enthusiasts revolted in a massive way. The Mustang faithful were furious and inundated Ford with letters (about 30,000 letters from what we were told).<br /> Ford relented and gave the Fox body Mustang a reprieve for the moment and continued production until a suitable replacement could be designed or when sales of the Mustang finally petered out. The 1987 the stock market crash and a number of other factors conspired to give the Fox body Mustang even more years, staying around until the end of 1993.<br /> The front-wheel drive Mazda platform work was already a long way along in terms of development, so Ford eventually made that the Ford Probe rather that scrap that hard work.<br /> The hardtop (notchback) coupe, hatchback and convertible body styles all returned for 1987. Trim levels were down to just LX and GT, the coupe in LX was only the hatchback and convertible available in both trims. The GT was restricted to either the hatchback or convertible. The LX and GT models also received a new interior that included an improved dashboard that placed all of the instruments in a pod directly in front of the driver.
