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Ford : Mustang "VERY RARE" ASC McLAREN MUSTANG #247 1987 mustang asc mclaren mustang very rare absolutely beautiful and original
$25,000
State Park, South Carolina
This is a rare and unique car. If you're looking for an original car (other than the decal on the bottom of the doors & the engine modifications for more power) that will make you feel unique, this is the one. It drives as good as it looks and you will get many compliments from other drivers. Almost everything has been replaced or inspected and found to be in great working condition. According to what records I can find there were only 450 of these made and this was number 247 of 450. I have a lot more pictures if you would like them. If you have any questions please call me at 803-600-7526 or geralds.digital.camera.repair(at sign)gmail.com. ENGINEThe ASC/McLaren Mustangs were equipped with the 5.0-liter (302-cu.in.) V-8, and timing could not have been better. Ford, recognizing increased competition from Chevy's Camaro, made adjustments to the existing electrically fuel-injected engine that boosted output from the previous year's 200 hp to 225. This was achieved by installing a larger intake plenum and a 60-mm throttle body, revised Ford truck cylinder heads and 9.0:1 compression forged pistons. For all intents and purposes, the engine, installed standard in every Mustang GT, changed very little during this four-year span.What to watch for: During the 1988 model year, Ford made a running change to the high-output 5.0 when a mass airflow sensor--used for fuel metering--replaced the previously employed speed-density system; however, this only affected cars sold in California. This change was then made to all 5.0 H.O. engines for the 1989 model year. On paper it may seem a minute gesture in the name of efficiency, but the mass airflow sensor has made it easier for owners to make performance modifications without sacrificing drivability, as this system is less sensitive to manifold vacuum readings. Even if you have found an '87 edition, performance alterations can be made with ease, thanks to an expansive aftermarket network. It should be noted that, even modified, the 5.0 engine has long proven itself as a durable unit, able to withstand most punishing conditions and driving styles.TRANSMISSIONAs with the Mustang GT, the ASC/McLarens were offered with a Borg Warner T-5 five-speed manual transmission as standard equipment. It was a unit that had been introduced to the Mustang in 1983 and was further upgraded in subsequent years; the '87-'90 versions are of the "World Class" variety. The four-speed automatic overdrive (AOD) transmission was offered as an option. Both are reliable units that last for many miles of standard driving, and both can be upgraded for more severe duty if necessary.CHASSISStarting in 1979, the Mustang had been constructed on the unit-body Fox platform featuring - with minute variations - a 100.5-inch wheelbase. Supporting the McLaren version was a stock Mustang GT independent front suspension system consisting of struts, performance springs and a 1.3-inch anti-roll bar. At the opposite end was the Mustang's Quadra-Shock system, comprised of two vertically installed gas shocks working in unison with two conventional gas shocks horizontally mounted to the differential--the durable 8.8-inch Traction-Lok--to prevent unwanted twisting and wheel hop; an 0.83-inch anti-roll bar was also included. The Mustang GT's power front disc/rear drum brake system was standard equipment.Significant deviations from the factory GT chassis began with the elimination of the stock Mustang wheels. ASC/McLaren carried over its use of the honeycombed mesh, cast-aluminum, 15-inch wheels from the earlier Capri program, which were supplied by Italy's Motorsport Wheel Company. They were shod with directional Goodyear VR radials. For the 1989-'90 models, the same tires were installed on new directional five-slot Enkei wheels from Japan.The other significant change has to do with the unit-body structure. With the removal of the Mustang LX's fixed top, structural rigidity was compromised, a condition that was rectified with the installation of reinforced rocker panels. This was a deviation from practices employed during the Capri program, which added bracing below the rear cowl.What to watch for: The 1987 and up Mustangs featured revised front-end geometry with new strut housings. Strut travel was also increased. Combined, it provided the Fox platform with greater cornering stability. Additionally, the aftermarket industry has been providing suspension and brake upgrades for many years. Although owners of truly rare cars tend to maintain stock characteristics, it's still possible to find an example with such upgrades installed.BODY & INTERIORContrary to what one may think, Ford did not send incomplete, body-in-white LX coupes to ASC/McLaren. Each was complete, including the aforementioned 5.0 engine and GT underpinnings. Henry Huisman, who worked at ASC and is now the owner of Paradise Automotive--supplier of NOS, reconditioned and used ASC/McLaren parts in Odessa, Florida (www.ascmclaren.com)--tells us they were also fitted with the GT front fascia from the factory."Once they took delivery of the car, they cut the top off and removed the interior in order to fit their own manually-folded top and power metal tonneau cover. Like the Capri, they pulled the windshield back about 20 degrees, which necessitated the installation of side windows unique to these cars. They also added side skirts, taillamp covers and a rear spoiler, and removed the stock emblems," explains Henry.Once the exterior modifications were completed, the cars were then painted a variety of special colors, which varied from one year to the next. "Ford shipped the cars, usually finished in silver or black, so in most cases the door sticker--which would have the paint code--will not match what ASC/McLaren ultimately applied. The underside of the hood should still exhibit the original Ford color," cautions Henry.Interiors were also extensively modified. With the rear seat removed, additional storage was made available, à la Corvette, below the stowed top and corresponding cover. The front seats were given extra padding and re-covered in embroidered leather; door panels and the armrests were also redesigned. Standard Mustang GT instrumentation remained, however.Standard features included power steering, tinted windows and even air conditioning later in the series; however, options such as a Whistler radar detector and Recaro bucket seats were few. The Recaros were dropped after 1988, mostly due to the fact few buyers selected the $1,500 option.RESTORATION & PERFORMANCE PARTSLow production throughout its history and the ultimate suspension of the conversion program during the 1990 model year left behind an extensive collection of ASC/McLaren-specific NOS parts, which has been serving the needs of owners and restorers alike since. Coupled with a vast network of OE and aftermarket performance parts suppliers, restoring one of these rare two-seaters--or administering acceleration and cornering enhancements--is far easier than what one might expect from such a low-production specialty model.EngineProviding plenty of grunt for the sporty ASC/McLaren was a standard-issue Mustang GT high-output 5.0-liter engine rated for 225 hp, which was an improvement of 25 horses implemented in time for the 1987 models. No performance mods were made by McLaren.BrakesStock Mustang GT equipment, including a power front disc/rear drum system was used during all four years of ASC/McLaren conversion production. Rear disc conversions are available, as are stock systems from earlier SVO and later Cobra Mustangs.TransmissionNo surprises here, as each of these unique custom-built Mustangs was equipped with a Borg Warner T-5 five-speed manual as standard equipment. A four-speed overdrive automatic was a $515 option through 1989, but cost a lofty $595 in '90.InteriorA standard Mustang interior was converted into a custom--and true--two-seater, complete with embroidered leather bucket seats, lengthened center console, custom armrests and rear stowage compartments. Stock Mustang instruments were retained.ChassisOn the surface, no modifications were made to the standard Mustang chassis. GT equipment, meaning the stock performance suspension system, was bolted into place at the Ford factory. Only the rocker panels were reinforced by ASC/McLaren.BodyInterior aside, the body received the bulk of the alterations. Each started life as an LX notchback coupe before the top was cut off, the windshield tipped back and a custom top and metal tonneau cover added, along with side skirts and taillamp covers. ENGINECodeCu.In.HorsepowerTorqueComp.Bore & StrokeM302225 @ 4,000 RPM300 @ 3,000 RPM9.0:14.00 x 3.00TRANSMISSIONSCodeType1st2nd3rd4th5thRev.Available25-spd man.3.35:11.93:11.29:11.00:10.675:13.15:1Std. '87-'8925-spd man.3.35:11.99:11.33:11.00:10.675:13.15:1Std. '89-'90T4-spd auto.2.40:11.47:11.00:10.667----2.00:1OptionalDifferentialYearTransmissionStandard RatioOptional Ratio1987-'905-speed man.2.73:13.08:11987-'904-speed auto.2.73:13.27:1BrakesStandard Rotors: FrontStandard Drums: RearOptional Rotors: Rear10.84-inch diameter9 x 2.00 inchesN/A 1987: "LX" Option Code 240-A: "Special Value Climate Control Group" Included:- Air Conditioning / Am Fm Electronic Stereo, Cassette & Premium Sound / Tinted Glass / Power Lock Group {Pwr. Door Locks, Trunk Release and Fuel Door}. Deleted from this group were the Speed Control & Tilt Wheel, which moved onto the OPTION list. Listed Options, a' la carte:- Automatic Transmission with 3.23:1 Axle Ratio Speed Control Tilt Wheel and MANDATORY Power Windows. Not Available on the D32, but normally in the 240-A Group was the Graphic Equalizer. Interiors were: Regatta Blue / Scarlet Red / Titanium Grey or Sand Beige
Trim ASC McLaren Convertible
Ford : Mustang "VERY RARE COLLECTORS CAR" FT 402 GT 2000 mustang gt ft 402 very rare so rare i cannot find out how many were made
$10,000
State Park, South Carolina
This is a rare and unique car. I cannot find any information on how many were made or anything about this model mustang. It runs and handles great. I have installed new mufflers & tires. I have driven it approx. 700 miles in the last week and it runs very good. The previous owner put aftermarket front and back bumpers on it but never completely finished the installations. The first picture is what it looks like now and the second & third pictures are what it should look like according to what I can find in google. The seat portion on both front seats need to be reupholstered, the plastic a/c vents need to be replaced along with a few other minor interior repairs. This is the perfect car for restoration because when it's done it will be one of a kind. If you have any information on this model or have any questions please call me at 803-600-7526 or geralds.digital.camera.repair(at sign)gmail.com. We Sneak Across The Border To Capture HPA Motorsports' Mustang Vision-The Sleek, Powerful FT-402 Dale AmyFebruary 1, 2005Photos By: E. John Thawley IIIGeography time. On the Pacific Coast of Canada lies British Columbia, a geographically varied province that simultaneously encompasses at least two serious mountain ranges (including the Rockies), untouched wilderness the size of assorted small countries, a smattering of permanent ice fields and glaciers, vast expanses of rich agricultural land, and-by Canadian standards, anyway-a car-crazy subculture in the province's southwestern coastal area surrounding the postcard-picturesque city of Vancouver. From this western outpost of automotive civilization comes the equally picturesque FT-402 Mustang, sufficiently enticing that we sent our West Coast photo-meister John Thawley on a cross-border raid to capture its image.The GT FT-402 is a creation of HPA Motorsports. Well, sort of. We here in Mustang circles can be forgiven if the name "HPA Motorsports" doesn't exactly strike a familiar chord, since the company's main gig is hot-rod Volkswagens, most notably an all-wheel-drive, twin-turbo R32 Golf that lays claim to no less than 409 rear-wheel horsepower and 3.2-second 0-60 times. But that's a story for another magazine.So how did a shop with a penchant for hotted-up German compacts come to construct a nasty New-Edge Mustang? Well, it seems that somewhere along the line, HPA's project-car talents became known to Ford of Canada, resulting in a series of HPA-built Ford show cars, including our subject GT, a T-bird, and an Escape. But this Ford/HPA relationship actually began with an '00 Focus, originally prompting the creation of a separate corporate venture known as Focus Tuning, simply to differentiate the Ford side of the business from the VW side. Since then, this HPA/Ford relationship has flourished to the point where HPA's owner, Marcel Horn, has recently merged Focus Tuning into a brand-new entity known as Ford Performance Development, in recognition of its rather diverse Ford-related offerings. In the meantime, however, all Marcel's Blue Oval projects were prefixed with the initials "FT," for Focus Tuning (or maybe we could think of it as "Ford Tuning"), finally explaining at least half of why this car is called the FT-402.The "402" part of its name alludes to the number of rear-wheel horsepower on tap at the time of John's photo shoot, but that too has changed thanks to a smaller blower pulley on the car's Vortech SQ, and a little tickle of nitrous courtesy of the folks at NX. The car is now labeled FT-470, in recognition of its current power level.But even if it were bone stock underhood, the FT would still be feature-worthy for other reasons, not the least of which is its visual presence, which we would characterize as aggressively purposeful without being boy-racerish. A lot of this has to do with the functional yet understated in-house-designed front fascia with its generous air openings directing cool air to the Vortech Power Cooler's air-to-water heat exchanger. The look is accentuated by Classic Design Concepts' grille eliminator, while the Shelby-esque impression of the twin stripes-which broaden as they head rearward-works well with the similarly hued headlight surrounds. CDC also supplied the rockers and side exhausts, the Shaker scoop, and the rear Aeroshield.The other striking aspect of the car's appearance is how the tire/wheel package seemingly fills every available milli-meter of those generous New Edge wheelwells. This is a result of Marcel having HRE craft up 18-inch, three-piece rims in a custom offset and fitting them with Toyo T1S rubber, 245/40 in size up front and 285/35 out back. Behind the front wheels are 325mm (12.8-inch) rotors from Hyperformance, clamped by Brembo six-piston calipers as found on the twin-turbo Porsche Cayenne. Rear rotors are also slotted, and PBR Metal Master pads are used at all four corners.Of course, the lowered stance helps too, and this is where Marcel takes further advantage of the European connections he developed from working in Volkswagen circles. His FT-402 was used to develop a set of Mustang coilovers from KW of Germany (he is also president of KW North America) so that ride height could be precisely tailored. Rear height is adjustable from a 1-inch drop to no less than a 231/44-inch drop. Despite the proximity of tire to fenderwell at its photographed altitude, Marcel tells us there is absolutely no rubbing.This Euro connection continues in the cabin where, rather than the almost obligatory Auto Meter instrumentation, we find VDO gauges instead (if you squint, you might see the secondary digital display on the tach face). The MS 5100 GPS system and the MM5000 color widescreen also come from VDO/Dayton, but the rest of the entertainment system is all Sony, comprised of a CDX-MP70 head unit, an MTX 5732 speaker system, an MTX Thunder 4405 amp, and an MTX Thunderform 6000A 10-inch subwoofer system.And, once again following current European trends, the Sparco Milano buckets as well as the rear seats are skinned in grippy Alcantara instead of cloth or leather.In all, the project seems to have been an act of passion for Marcel, who, despite the undeniable success of the Euro-car side of his business, has had an enthusiast's soft spot for the Mustang for as long as he can remember. Proving yet again that the Mustang's appeal crosses all borders, whether national or philosophical.5.0 TECH SPECSENGINE AND DRIVETRAINBlockStock cast-ironBoreStockStrokeStockDisplacement281 ciCrankStock RodsStock PistonsStockCamsStock HeadsStockIntakeStock, w/CDC Shaker scoopThrottle BodyStockHeadersJBA ceramic-coated short tubeExhaustCDC side exitPower AdderVortech HO SQ w/aftercoolerTransmissionStockRearendStockELECTRONICSEngine ManagementEEC VIgnitionStockGaugesVDO white-face gauges, VDO/Dayton GPS navigationCHASSIS AND SUSPENSIONFRONT SUSPENSIONK-MemberStockControl Arms StockSprings/StrutsKW coiloverBrakesHyperformance 12.8-in rotors, Brembo 6-pot calipersWheelsHRE 446, 18x8.5, custom offsetTiresToyo T1S, 245/40ZR18REAR SUSPENSIONSprings/ShocksKW coiloverControl ArmsStockBrakesSlotted stock rotors, PBR Metal Master padsWheelsHRE 18x10, custom offsetTiresToyo T1S, 285/35ZR18 REAR SUSPENSIONSprings/ShocksKW coiloverControl ArmsStockBrakesSlotted stock rotors, PBR Metal Master padsWheelsHRE 18x10, custom offsetTiresToyo T1S, 285/35ZR18Ford Mustang FT 402 This special vehicle first made its debut on the turntable in Ford's display at the 2002 Pacific International Auto and Light Truck Show in Vancouver, Canada as the Mustang FT470. It has since been re-named the FT-402 and has toured the North American auto show circuit, and appeared in the Siemens VDO booth at the 2002 SEMA show.The Mustang FT-402 was commissioned by the Ford Motor Company as a design study to demonstrate the aftermarket potential for their vehicles. Some of the features of this car include: navigation and instrumentation from VDO, a new high output supercharging system from Vortech, and a 322mm 4-piston monobloc braking system from Hyperformance.
Trim GT Coupe 2 Door
