1987 Ford Mustang LX Notch Restomod
Price:
$89,995
RESTOMOD, FACTORY SAND BEIGE NOTCH, 401WHP, FORGED INTERNALS, TKX 5-SPD MANUAL, BBS WHEELS, SUBFRAME CONNECTORS, SO MUCH MORE!
1987 Ford Mustang LX Notch Restomod 2-Door Coupe
Exterior Color:
Sand Beige
Interior Color:
Tan
Stock Number:
3013R
Mileage:
Exempt - 86,345
Engine:
5.0L V8 OHV 16V FI Engine
Transmission:
5 Speed Manual
Title:
Clear
VIN:
1FABP40EXHF177385
Vehicle Description
UPGRADE LIST AT BOTTOM!
FEATURED BY HOT ROD AND FORD AUTHORITY!
THE LEGEND OF "SANDY":
BODY OVERVIEW:
The lightweight, highly coveted slick-top notchback chassis is laser-straight and structurally reinforced to handle serious performance. The car has been enhanced with an aftermarket lightweight K-member, a Stifflers driveshaft safety loop, and front and rear strut tower bars to maximize chassis rigidity. Aerodynamics are subtly enhanced by a custom-fitted Makers Garage front ABS splitter, while the rear end is anchored by a heavy-duty Ford Performance axle girdle. The car boasts a perfect, aggressive stance, sitting on ultra-rare 18-inch bronze BBS RK alloy wheels wrapped in fresh, high-performance BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S Plus tires.
PAINT CONDITION OVERVIEW:
Retaining its highly unusual, factory-correct Sand Beige (Paint Code 8) finish, the exterior has undergone a multi-stage paint correction and complete professional detail to ensure an immaculate, show-stopping reflection under any light. To lock in this intensive labor, a high-grade ceramic coating has been meticulously applied to every square inch of the exterior which includes all factory trim, glass, mirrors, lenses, and even the bronze BBS wheels. The contrast between the vintage beige hue, the flawless trim, and the bronze wheel package creates an incredibly upscale, modern-classic aesthetic.
INTERIOR CONDITION OVERVIEW:
The interior has been completely reimagined as a bespoke grand touring cockpit. The driver and passenger are locked into deeply bolstered Corbeau racing bucket seats secured by a multi-point harness system and a dedicated harness bar. Tactile touchpoints are finished in ultra-premium Alcantara and custom-finished Cerakote bronze billet, extending from the 350mm Monte Carlo steering wheel and Steeda shift knob to the custom pedal covers and climate dials. Modern electronics are beautifully integrated, featuring a Kenwood Excelon Bluetooth digital media receiver and an app-controlled, multi-zone LED under-glow and engine-bay lighting kit for evening events.
MECHANICAL OVERVIEW:
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT THIS CAR:
WHAT YOU MIGHT HATE ABOUT THIS CAR:
DOES IT NEED ANYTHING?
WHAT BUYER IS LOOKING FOR THIS CAR?
This Mustang is tailored exclusively for the elite collector or high-end restomod enthusiast who demands perfection and wants to bypass the immense financial and logistical headache of commission-building a car from scratch. Replicating a build of this caliber with parts, fabrication labor, tuning, and media pedigree would cost well over $100,000. For the buyer who wants a fully sorted, turn-key piece of Foxbody royalty, "Sandy" is ready to deliver.
Contact Rare Rides Company at 980-306-8100 or info@rarerides.com for more information
Rare Rides Company does not collect tax, tag or title fees.
UPGRADE/MOD/REPAIRS/PARTS LIST:
Engine:
Title Status: CLEAN
DOES IT WORK?
Air Conditioning N/A
Heater YES
Speedometer YES
Odometer YES
Oil PSI Gauge YES
Temperature Gauge YES
Fuel Gauge YES
Tachometer YES
Wipers YES
Windows YES
Horn YES
Radio YES
Headlights YES
Tail Lights YES
Brake Lights YES
Reverse Lights YES
Turn Signals YES
Emergency Brake YES
4x4/AWD N/A
Tire Condition: High tread, 2024 date
Keys – Ignition YES, Door YES, Trunk YES
Seatbelts Front: YES Rear: YES
Runs & Drives YES
FEATURED BY HOT ROD AND FORD AUTHORITY!
THE LEGEND OF "SANDY":
This is the legendary, internet-renowned Foxbody known simply across the global car community as "Sandy." A true masterclass in elite automotive restomodding, this 1987 Mustang LX Notchback has been immortalized with dedicated feature profiles by Hot Rod Magazine and Ford Authority. Starting life as an ultra-rare, factory non-A/C, Sand Beige survivor, it was stripped to its bare bones and completely re-engineered from the pavement up by a mechanical perfectionist.
This is a turn-key, world-class street machine that pushes a dyno-verified 401 horsepower to the rear wheels. It seamlessly fuses raw, analog 1980s muscle with the sophisticated braking, suspension, and build quality of a modern supercar.
BODY OVERVIEW:
The lightweight, highly coveted slick-top notchback chassis is laser-straight and structurally reinforced to handle serious performance. The car has been enhanced with an aftermarket lightweight K-member, a Stifflers driveshaft safety loop, and front and rear strut tower bars to maximize chassis rigidity. Aerodynamics are subtly enhanced by a custom-fitted Makers Garage front ABS splitter, while the rear end is anchored by a heavy-duty Ford Performance axle girdle. The car boasts a perfect, aggressive stance, sitting on ultra-rare 18-inch bronze BBS RK alloy wheels wrapped in fresh, high-performance BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S Plus tires.
PAINT CONDITION OVERVIEW:
Retaining its highly unusual, factory-correct Sand Beige (Paint Code 8) finish, the exterior has undergone a multi-stage paint correction and complete professional detail to ensure an immaculate, show-stopping reflection under any light. To lock in this intensive labor, a high-grade ceramic coating has been meticulously applied to every square inch of the exterior which includes all factory trim, glass, mirrors, lenses, and even the bronze BBS wheels. The contrast between the vintage beige hue, the flawless trim, and the bronze wheel package creates an incredibly upscale, modern-classic aesthetic.
INTERIOR CONDITION OVERVIEW:
The interior has been completely reimagined as a bespoke grand touring cockpit. The driver and passenger are locked into deeply bolstered Corbeau racing bucket seats secured by a multi-point harness system and a dedicated harness bar. Tactile touchpoints are finished in ultra-premium Alcantara and custom-finished Cerakote bronze billet, extending from the 350mm Monte Carlo steering wheel and Steeda shift knob to the custom pedal covers and climate dials. Modern electronics are beautifully integrated, featuring a Kenwood Excelon Bluetooth digital media receiver and an app-controlled, multi-zone LED under-glow and engine-bay lighting kit for evening events.
MECHANICAL OVERVIEW:
The mechanical catalog of this build reads like a professional racing manifesto, with every component meticulously documented and tuned:
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The Powerplant: A custom-built 347ci Stroker V8 short block packed with premium forged internals, a Scat crankshaft, SRP flat-top pistons, an Edelbrock high-volume water pump, and an ATI Super Damper.
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The Cylinder Heads & Cam: Edelbrock Victor Jr. aluminum cylinder heads paired with a aggressive COMP Cams Xtreme Energy camshaft and Comp Cams Ultra Gold roller rockers.
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The Gearbox: A brand-new, ultra-crisp Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission handling power via a McLeod Street Pro clutch pack and a Hanlon Motorsports short-throw shifter.
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The Rear End: A fully blueprinted Ford 8.8-inch rear differential stuffed with 3.73 gears, 31-spline Yukon hardened axles, and a Traction-Lok limited-slip unit.
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The Exhaust: BBK ceramic-coated long-tube headers dumping into a flawless Bassani stainless steel cat-back exhaust system, generating an absolutely intoxicating small-block soundtrack.
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The Brakes: Massive, high-performance 2003-2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra brake conversion featuring 13-inch front and 11.6-inch rear Raybestos R-300 performance rotors and ceramic pads for violent, fade-free stopping power.
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT THIS CAR:
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Instant Celebrity Status: You aren't just buying a fast car; you are buying "Sandy" which is a globally recognized magazine-feature vehicle that commands immediate respect at any automotive event.
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Zero-Compromise Build Quality: There are zero unaddressed areas or cheap parts on this car. From the high-end Yukon axles to the custom Cerakote interior accents, the attention to detail is flawless.
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Supercar Performance, Vintage Soul: With a 401 whp output in a lightweight chassis, this car delivers modern performance metrics while retaining the analog feel of a manual V8.
WHAT YOU MIGHT HATE ABOUT THIS CAR:
- A Pure, Visceral Experience: The combination of a harness bar, stiff pro-touring suspension geometry, and a race-spec exhaust means this car is a thrilling, tactile machine and is not a soft, quiet commuter car.
DOES IT NEED ANYTHING?
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The vehicle is completely sorted, turn-key, and ready to dominate the track or the show field.
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To make the vehicle an all-weather cruiser, some may choose to install air-conditioning.
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The new black "Ford" exterior emblems and Makers Garage pinch weld covers are included in the trunk but have not yet been installed.
WHAT BUYER IS LOOKING FOR THIS CAR?
This Mustang is tailored exclusively for the elite collector or high-end restomod enthusiast who demands perfection and wants to bypass the immense financial and logistical headache of commission-building a car from scratch. Replicating a build of this caliber with parts, fabrication labor, tuning, and media pedigree would cost well over $100,000. For the buyer who wants a fully sorted, turn-key piece of Foxbody royalty, "Sandy" is ready to deliver.
Contact Rare Rides Company at 980-306-8100 or info@rarerides.com for more information
Rare Rides Company does not collect tax, tag or title fees.
UPGRADE/MOD/REPAIRS/PARTS LIST:
Engine:
Core: R & R Short Block, Aftermarket K-Member, Motor Mounts (Grind tabs for K-member), Energy Suspension Engine Mounts, ARP Motor Mount to Block Bolts.
Valvetrain & Timing: Comp Cam Ultra Gold Rockers (1.6/7/16), Adj Roller Rockers, ARP Camshaft Bolt & Thrust Plate Retainer Bolts, Ford Performance Double Roller Timing Chain Kit, Ford Timing Pointer.
Fuel & Air: New Fuel Filter & Mounting Bracket, Clean/Replace Air Filter (In Passenger Fender), JLT Replacement Air Filter (3.5" x 8"), SVE -6AN Fuel Pump Hanger Conversion Kit, Fuel Rail to Lower Intake Bolts.
Ignition & Electrical: New Distributor Cap (Black MSD), Spark Plugs & Wires (Davis Unified Live Wire), Billet Wire Separators, SVE Billet Aluminum Distributor Hold Down, Screamin' Demon Ignition Coil, New Ford Performance High Torque Mini Starter, New Starter Wiring/Brackets/Relay, Rebuilt A9L ECU, Under-hood Red LED.
Cooling: Flush Radiator, Radiator Drain Cock & Cap, Ford Electric Contour Fan Assembly & Bracket Kit, 160 Degree Thermostat & Housing Hardware, New Heater Hose & Clamp Kit, Motorcraft Upper/Lower Radiator Hoses, "Cobra Style" Heater Tube Assembly, 382132S2 Fan Clutch to Water Pump Bolts.
Oiling: New Oil Pump & ARP Bolt Kit, ARP Oil Pump Driveshaft, Canton Stock Appearance Drag Race Oil Pan (Black 5.0), Canton Universal Steel Dipstick Tube, Oil Catch Can, Oil Pan Reinforcement Rails, 1-Piece Engine Oil Pan Gasket, Schaeffer 20W50 Racing Oil, Auto Meter Oil Pressure Sender.
Belts & Accessories: New Serpentine Belt, Steeda Billet Idler Pulley, Black Underdrive Pulley, ATI Super Damper (28 oz), Edelbrock High Volume Water Pump (Black), Power Steering Pump Retaining Bolts.
Seals & Hardware: Ford Performance Complete Engine Gasket Set, Front & Rear Main Seals, ARP Stainless Steel Header Bolts, ARP SS Valve Cover Bolts, ARP Water Pump Bolts & Studs, ARP 12 Point Head Bolt Adapters.
Drivetrain:
Transmission: New Tremec TKX 5-Speed (2.87/.68 Ratio), Tremec Manual Transmission Fluid, Hanlon Motorsports TKX Short Throw Shifter, Bellhousing Bolt Kit.
Clutch: New McLeod Street Pro Clutch (86-98), New Pressure Plate & T.O. Bearing, Roller Pilot Bearing, Adj Clutch Quadrant Kit, ARP Flywheel & Pressure Plate Bolt Kits.
Driveshaft: Ford Performance Aluminum Driveshaft, Stifflers Driveshaft Safety Loop, Driveshaft Bolt Kit.
Rear End: Full Rebuild with 3:73 Gears, 31 Spline Ford Performance Traction-Lok Differential, Yukon 31 Spline Hardened Axles, Ford Performance Axle Girdle (Diff Cover), Rear Axle Housing Vent Hose Kit, Ford Performance Friction Modifier, Ring & Pinion Install Kit.
Braking:
System: Full 2003/04 Mustang Cobra Brake Conversion, Ford Performance Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap, Moroso Aluminum Brake Reservoir Cover, Motorcraft DOT 4 Fluid.
Lines & Cables: New SS Brake Hard lines and Soft Lines, J&M Stainless Steel Hose Kits, SVE SS Rear Disc Conversion Plumbing Kit, New Front/Rear Parking Brake Cables, E-Brake Baer Cable Kit, E-Brake Handle Adjuster Lockout.
Pads & Rotors: PowerStop Z17 Evolution Plus Ceramic Pads (Front & Rear), Raybestos R-300 Performance Rotors (13" Front, 11.625" Rear), Rubber Bleeder Caps.
Hardware: New Front Brake Dust Shields & Rivets, Rear Upper Brake Hose Bracket, Parking Brake Cable Guide Brackets.
Suspension:
Setup: Coil-overs, Upper and Lower Control Bars (Arms), Aftermarket K-Member.
Handling: Eibach Anti-Roll-Kit (Front & Rear), 36mm Front Swaybar & 25mm Rear Swaybar (Powder Coated Bronze), Steeda Lightweight Front Sway Bar Brackets, Stabilizer Link Bushings, Front & Rear Strut Tower Bars.
Steering: New Power Steering Rack (LMR), MM Steering Shaft Assembly & Rack Bushings, Prothane Offset Steering Rack Bushings, New Power Steering Hoses (Pressure & Return), Power Steering Cooler Tube & Hardware, Power Steering Hose Bracket.
Bushings & Hardware: Grease Ball Joints, Prothane Coil Spring Rear Isolators, QA1 Lower Control Arm Hardware Kit, Steering Rack Limiters.
Exterior:
Body & Aero: Makers Garage Front ABS Lip (Splitter), Makers Garage ABS Pinch Weld Covers, Ford Air Dam Deflector & Hardware, Restore Wiper Arms & New Wipers, Wiper Motor Cover, Adjustable Hood Bumpers.
Lighting: LX Headlight Switch, Multi-Function Switch, 3rd Brake Light Harness, Reverse Light Harness, Flasher Relay, Diode Dynamics RGB LED Underglow Kit.
Finishing: Full Paint Correction and Detail, Ceramic Coating (Trim, Glass, Mirrors, Lights), Black "Ford" Emblems, Bronze Billet Hangers, Powder Coat Battery Box Black.
Interior:
Seating & Safety: Corbeau Racing Seats, Corbeau Harness, Harness Bar, New Rear Seat Padding, Seat Track to Floor Pan Hardware for Subframe Connectors.
Controls: MonteCarlo Alcantara Steering Wheel (350mm) with Adapter, Steeda 5-Speed Shift Knob, Steeda Shifter Bezel, Steeda Manual Pedal Covers, Steeda Steering Wheel Tilt Bar, Manual Door Lock Pulls, Billet Window Cranks, Steeda Climate Knob Set.
Electronics: Kenwood Excelon Digital Media Receiver, Metra Stereo Dash Kit, Crutchfield Wiring Harness, NOS HVAC Damper Door Switch.
Upholstery & Trim: Custom Interior (Seats, Door Panels, Boots), New Rear Deck Panel and Carpet, Interior Panel Hardware Kit, H3R Fire Extinguisher & Brackets.
Wheels & Tires:
Wheels: Classic BBS RK 18" Wheels (Bronze) with BBS Center Caps.
Tires: BFGoodrich g-Force COMP-2 A/S Plus (Front: 255/35/ZR18, Rear: 275/35/ZR18).
Hardware: ARP Axel Studs (Rear), Moroso 3" Wheel Studs, Tuner Spline Acorn Open End Wheel Nuts.
Trunk:
Components: Rear Seat To Trunk Sound Deadener (Coupe), Rear Seat Sound Deadener Push Pins.
Black Battery Relocation Box
Title Status: CLEAN
DOES IT WORK?
Air Conditioning N/A
Heater YES
Speedometer YES
Odometer YES
Oil PSI Gauge YES
Temperature Gauge YES
Fuel Gauge YES
Tachometer YES
Wipers YES
Windows YES
Horn YES
Radio YES
Headlights YES
Tail Lights YES
Brake Lights YES
Reverse Lights YES
Turn Signals YES
Emergency Brake YES
4x4/AWD N/A
Tire Condition: High tread, 2024 date
Keys – Ignition YES, Door YES, Trunk YES
Seatbelts Front: YES Rear: YES
Runs & Drives YES
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Vehicle Features & Options
Standard Features
Brakes:
- Power brakes
Convenience Features:
- Power steering
Exterior Features:
- Rear spoiler
Instrumentation:
- Clock
- Gauge: tachometer
Lights:
- Exterior entry lights: approach lamps
Seats:
- Front seat type: bucket
- Upholstery: cloth
Windows:
- Front wipers: intermittent
Installed Options
Engine:
- Bassani Mufflers
- Dual Exhaust
- MSD Ignition
- TrickFlow Intake
Interior:
- Corbeau Harnesses
- Corbeau Racing Seats
- Eibach Sway Bars
- Ford Racing Gauges
- Harness Bar
- Kenwood Excelon Stereo
- MOMO Steering Wheel
- Steeda Pedal Covers
other:
- So Much More! Read Ad for Full Details!
Suspension:
- MSC Strut Tower Bar
- Polyurethane Bushings
- QA1 Control Arms
Tires and Rims:
- BBS Wheels
- BFG Tires
Windows:
- Rear Defogger
Contact Information
Rare Rides Company —
Main Phone:
(980) 306-8100
Alt. Phone:
(704) 663-0432
Email:
info@rarerides.com
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: All vehicles sold As-Is, Where-Is; all sales final. Descriptions are for identification only and do not constitute a warranty. While we perform visual inspections, we do not disassemble components and are not responsible for hidden damage or repairs. We strongly encourage a thorough inspection prior to purchase of the vehicle personally or via 3rd party to ensure satisfaction to the condition and value. Claims of "Numbers Matching" or "Original Mileage" are provided by the consignor; authenticity is not guaranteed and must be verified by the buyer. Prices exclude taxes/fees and are subject to change; availability is subject to prior sale. Shipping: Dealership is not liable for damages/delays once in a shipper's custody. Payment: Bank wire preferred. All checks held 10 business days. No credit cards. Cash payments of $10,000+ require IRS Form 8300.
Dealership Information
Rare Rides Company
Business Hours
| Mon: | CLOSED |
|---|---|
| Tue: | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Wed: | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Thu: | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Fri: | 9:00am-5:00pm |
| Sat: | 9:00am-3:00pm |
| Sun: | CLOSED |
Location
128 Innovation Drive
Statesville, NC 28677
Statesville, NC 28677
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