Category: Fox-body

“With great power comes great responsibility,” that old comic book saying, also applies to drag racing. This Fox Body Mustang has a bit too much of the power, and not enough responsibility in applying that power.

Hitting 200 miles per hour back in the 1990s was a lofty goal. Nevertheless, Car Craft magazine wanted to reach the double-century mark back in the age of pogs and grunge music – and it was hell-bent on using a 1993 Ford Mustang Cobra to do it.

To honor Throwback Thursday, let’s take a look at a Retro Review from MotorWeek that covers the Mustang GT Convertible from way back in 1988.

When it comes to historical automotive moments, the Mustang has racked up quite a few over the past 50 years, which always makes it a natural for Throwback Thursdays.

Accept this ‘Stang for what it is, sit back, and enjoy as this insane LSX Turbo Notchback runs quarter miles so fast it can barely keep two tires on the ground.

This is a 1986 Ford Mustang SVO, and it has to be the best-preserved SVO on the planet. It hardly has a mark or blemish on its original Dark Gray paint job. But the real marvel is under the hood.

While this giant carbon fiber spoiler could inspire a million zingers, it would be tough to beat the jokes posted by the man who put it up for sale on Craigslist in the first place.