This 1988 Ford Mustang LX began life as a Special Service Package coupe that was reportedly used by the California Highway Patrol from 1988 until 1994. Extensive modifications have been added by the seller, Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire, since his acquisition in 2014. Wide-body fenders were installed along with a Saleen lower front air dam, and a repaint was also performed in the current shade of black. The solid rear axle was converted to an independent rear suspension, and Cobra disc brakes, Delrin suspension bushings, and Bilstein shocks and springs were installed. A 302ci Ford Racing V8 crate engine sends power to the Tremec 5-speed manual transmission and a Torsen T2 differential with 3.55:1 final drive. Additional upgrades include custom-upholstered Recaro seats, a roll bar, HRE 18” wheels, and much more as detailed below. Service in preparation for the sale included fresh fluids, new brake pads, and a new set of Michelin tires. This Fox Body Mustang is now being sold at no reserve with build receipts and a clean California title, and 50% of the proceeds will go to a charity of the new owner’s choice.

Originally finished in grey, the body was repainted black in 2015 following the completion of bodywork by RDB LA of Los Angeles. Widened steel fenders, carbon fiber over-fenders, and a Saleen lower front air dam were installed, and exterior trim was refreshed during the process. Minor paint chips and a rock chip in the windshield are noted by the seller.

Forged HRE wheels measure 18×10.5” all around and wear a new set of Michelin Pilot Sport Cup2 tires. Disc brakes from a 2004 Cobra have been installed, along with Maximum Motorsports stainless steel brake lines, new pads, and fresh fluid.

The car was featured on the cover of Car Craft Magazine in June of this year, as well as on Speedhunters in March 2018 and Automobile magazine last year.

Recaro Profi XL racing seats feature Sabelt 6-point harnesses and custom patterned upholstery by Exoticar, Inc. Matching fabric was added to the door panels and center console, and a welded roll bar was installed. As the lightest of all Fox Body Mustangs, SSP cars were not equipped with air conditioning, a stereo, power windows, or central locking.

A Momo Prototipo steering wheel has been installed along with a Florida 5.0 instrument cluster, which houses a set of Autometer Pro-Comp gauges. A Cool Shirt driver cooling system with a tank and in-car control switch is included. The speedometer is currently inoperable, and 2,400 miles are indicated on the odometer, with total mileage unknown. The seller has added about 3,500 miles during his ownership.

The 302ci Ford Racing V8 crate engine is equipped with GT40 aluminum cylinder heads and mated to a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission featuring a Hurst short-throw shifter. The powertrain swap was performed under previous ownership and had been driven less than 500 miles when the car was acquired by the seller. Mechanical sorting performed during the seller’s ownership included the installation of MAC Performance headers, a larger-capacity Mishimoto aluminum radiator, and a high-flow water pump. Final tuning was completed by BBI Autosport of Huntington Beach, California, and a fluid service was performed in preparation for the sale. The seller estimates total engine mileage to be around 4,000 miles.

Maximum Motorsports of San Luis Obispo, California converted the rear suspension to IRS based on a 2004 Cobra. Additional work involved a strengthened front suspension as well as the installation of a Torsen T2 differential with a 3.55:1 final drive ratio, custom-valved Bilstein shocks and springs, Delrin bushings, and more viewable on the parts list.

A video provided above shows Farah and racer Justin Bell testing the Mustang on the track. A dyno sheet provided in the gallery lists peak outputs of 270 horsepower on California 91 octane pump gas at the wheels, and the seller states that the car weighs 3,110 pounds with a full tank of fuel.

A driving video from 2016 can be seen above, and the car was featured in a Hoonigan video last year. A set of Magnaflow high-flow catalytic converters will be included for winning bidders located in an inspection state.

Payment will be made directly to the seller, and 50% of the winning bid amount will be donated by the seller to the registered 501c3 charity of the winner’s choosing. Photographs appear courtesy of Larry Chen and Robin Trajano.

Tune in below at 2pm today to watch Matt’s live stream as the auction closes!