Literature the complete book of ford mustang every model. Drivers side door glass unique to asc mclaren capri 8487. A total of 1,806 mustangs were built during the four years of production. The decision to start the project began about the time i slammed the poor car into a tree. Fords transam pony car, legendary ford and mercury muscle cars, and cowrote how to restore your mustang and the mustang recognition guide. Brochures, upholstery books, data fact books and anything else i can lay my hands on can be. Please note this is not a restoration it is all original except for fluids, ilters, attery and tires. In the 80s, the customers who wanted a little more luxury with their vehicles. Stock mustang gt equipment, including a power front discrear drum system was used during all. It is a one owner car purchased new by sandy block, ascmclaren registrar and undisputed guru of all things asc.
These were custom made mustangs and contrary to what one may think ford did not send incomplete bodyinwhite lx coupes to ascmclaren. If ford truly has a cornerstone automobile, its the mustang. The ford mclaren mustang convertible top was a heavily modified hatchback mustang with a convertible option available through american sunroof company asc. Ford and several third party companies offered many modified versions of the highly popular mustang in order to cater to specific portions of the marketplace outside of the mainstream. This unique and interesting mclaren converted mustang roadster is a rare. The first concept was in 1962 the mustang was a midengine twoseater powered by a v4 engine. Passengers side door glass unique to asc mclaren mustang 8890. Picking up my 1985 coupe from hunter signs with my new decals. The history, design and culture behind fords original pony car speed read 4. Asc mclaren mustangs were the result of a project that was already underway between the american sunroof company and mclaren no, not. Ford, svt, special vehicle team, ford mustang, mach 1, shelby gt 500, 5. Not surprisingly, sales of the ascmclaren mustang in 1987 nearly reached the threeyear total for ascmclaren capris. Farr was inducted into the mustang hall of fame in 2012. Passengers side door glass unique to asc mclaren capri 8487.
Rare ford mustang asc mclaren is a piece of 80s history autoblog. Leather seats, wheel and shift knob, asc only center console, premium sound system, 1 lowering sport springs, and 15x7 mclaren wheels with gatorbacks were now all standard. With the optional ground effects package, the ascmclarens sleek design was a marked contrast from the boy racer looks of. Ford saleen mustang sky vu complete glass convertible conversion. Providing plenty of grunt for the sporty asc mclaren was a standardissue mustang gt highoutput 5. Mclaren in mustang used asc mclaren mustang mitula cars. They were created by peter muscat and ford, built by american sunroof company asc with performance suspension and wheel parts from mclaren. In 07, she moved to las vegas for few years, now she is in kansas city area. Many forget about the unique build quality of the asc mclaren. It drives as good as it looks and you will get many compliments from other drivers. Please call greg directly at 52009226 with any questions about this car. Between 1987 and 1990 asc mclaren took mustang coupes and converted them into twoseat convertibles. The 1989 asc mclaren was an experiment to see if american muscle could be polished to compete with european 2seaters like the mercedes sl. Rare ford mustang asc mclaren is a piece of 80s history.
Asc sold assets to its creative services division in late 2016 to roush industries. After the capris demise, asc mclaren offered a version of the mustang convertible. One could, of course, reason the model t, or even thunderbird, as more suitable candidates. So if youre looking for a detailed book about the mustang this book is what you need. Asc mclaren ford mustang parts mustang monthly magazine. Of the 65 cars built only 5 had the five speed manual. American specialty cars was an automobile supplier of highly engineered and designed roof. I also scanned in the 1980 motor trend with the mclaren mustang. A guy has for sale in 1988 asc mclaren mustang no engine no transmission and its a 5 lug any value of this car. All acs mclaren mustangs were modified from 2door lx 5. Showing just 8553 original miles, this is a superbly preserved example of one of the more interesting footnotes in the mustang s long, illustrious history and a downright fun car to drive. The history, technology and design behind the original. Seven years ago i began a project to restore my 1985 asc mclaren coupe.
A trip up north to buy a rare 1987 asc mclaren mustang. One on a 1979 capri racer and a 1984 capri with an efi swap. She was blueorange combo when she is new, and grew up in few towns north of the miami area. Own a piece of mustang history with this gorgeous 1988 asc mclaren mustang convertible. This was the second most popular asc mclaren color for 1988 with 250 built, the most popular was keweenau white with 259 built. Air conditioning, power locks, power windows, power seats fuel. Find great deals on ebay for mustang mclaren and saleen mustang. This complete book provides information about the concepts ford used to make the first mustang. The company was headquartered in warren, michigan, in the united states and was one of several coach convertible builders. The ford mustang came a long way in 50 straight years of production. Best of all, the car has fairly low mileage at 55,866 miles. The history of amc motorsports from veteran racing journalist bob mcclurg covers it all, from a nashamerican motors corporate history, the first years of nascar, the 1960s efforts that included transam and drag racing super stock programs, to the craig breedlove land speed record efforts when 106 world records were shattered and covered by hot rod magazine. The complete mustang follows the history and technological developments of the car that has captured the heart of american. Asc the removed and repainted the cars with a higher grade sikkens paint and added unique ground effects, 15x7 wheels, rear wing, and lowered the rake of the windshield.
Seven hills motorcars is proud to offer this extremely rare and beautiful 1987 asc mclaren mustang convertible in excellent condition. Case in point, this 1989 asc mclaren mustang convertible, which is being offered by barrettjackson at their 2020 scottsdale auction next. For sale 1987 asc mclaren ford mustang project 2 seat roadster convertible. The car is atlantic blue with sand beige leather interior. V8 gas ohv naturally aspirated number of cylinders. Between the doors, multiadjustable sport seats wear 2tone ascmclaren covers. Speed read mustang by donald farr, 9780760360422, available at book. In addition to his magazine work, farr has authored many books, including ford mustang.
Number 254 out of 1,017 units produced in 1988, this car is in beautiful shape. In an effort to preserve the history of the early fox era, fep covers the following vehicles. Safety equipment keychains and key fobs books, manuals, and guides lmr. When she was up for sale as a roller few weeks ago, i was very very tempted to buy her. With the optional ground effects package, the asc mclaren s sleek design was a marked contrast from the boy racer looks of the mustang gt. I want to give a big thanks to justin hunter for recreating the original asc mclaren decals. The history, design and culture behind fords original pony car as want to read. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Highperformance enthusiasts seek more powerful, sharper handling, sports cars, while collectors and purists seek limited production and alternate or nostalgic styling, such as is commonly found on many. American specialty cars commonly known as asc or american sunroof company was an automobile supplier of highly engineered and designed roof systems, body systems and other specialtyvehicle systems for the worlds automakers. He was the worlds foremost ascmclaren expert and keeper of the official ascmclaren international registry for 19841990 ascmclaren mustangs and capris regardless, the site has cars from every state in america, and from israel, italy, geneva, paris, canada, holland and new zealand. He was known as the go to person for the low production asc mclaren mustang and capris. Have read a bunch of donalds books on the mustang and have learned so much from his writing and research. The group was formed from the team, organized zealander bruce mclaren in 1963, and in her current work focuses around a racing team of the formula 1 vodafone mclaren mercedes.
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