In the 80s, the customers who wanted a little more luxury with their vehicles. I also scanned in the 1980 motor trend with the mclaren mustang. American specialty cars was an automobile supplier of highly engineered and designed roof. Throughout the years, the mustang has been utilized as a base for exciting. Covered are all the popular classes of racing of the era, including top fuelers, funny cars, pro stocks, eliminators such as gassers and altereds, stocks, super stocks, and more. The decision to start the project began about the time i slammed the poor car into a tree. Drivers side door glass unique to asc mclaren capri 8487. Parts, literature, history can be found at this website. Asc mclaren began their customization of the ford mustang in 1987 and ended production in 1990. This unique and interesting mclaren converted mustang roadster is a rare. Every model since 1964 12 complete book series mueller, mike on.
This 1989 asc mclaren ford mustang convertible is radand. The ford and capri mclaren soft top models proved to be popular aftermarket conversions for these cars which featured street racing styling cues, including a lowrider spoiler, stiffer suspension, and hood. Spanning the 1950s through the 1980s, 1001 drag racing facts is packed with wellresearched drag racing facts that even some of the most hardcore drag racing fans might be surprised to learn. They were created by peter muscat and ford, built by american sunroof company asc with performance suspension and wheel parts from mclaren. Mustang asc mclaren mustang we have at skywayclassics is a rare and unique. The ascmclaren roadster was a brief yet significant chapter in mustang history.
Published on nov 5, 2014 saleen and asc mclaren provide two 1988 modified mustangs for comparison. But another company also saw fords successful musclecar sales and embarked on creating one of the best foxbodied conversions ever built, the asc mclaren. In addition to his magazine work, farr has authored many books, including ford mustang. Muscat and asc designed the convertible to be a 2 seater with a manual top that complete folds under. The 1989 model year was not a banner one for the asc mclaren mustang, with production being limited to just 247 cars. Rare ford mustang asc mclaren is a piece of 80s history autoblog. In an effort to preserve the history of the early fox era, fep covers the following vehicles. This rare jet black 1987 asc mclaren convertible mustang has 100,500 miles.
The complete mustang follows the history and technological developments of the. Finally a mustang book that manages to include the 19871990 ascmclaren. I want to give a big thanks to justin hunter for recreating the original asc mclaren decals. Detroit custom car builder peter muscat brought the idea of a mustang with a tonneau cover to asc after chopping. 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. In the early 1980s peter muscat had an idea to turn the mustang into a convertible. Donald n farr speed read mustang tells the story of the first pony car in bitesized pieces. Gateway classic cars is proud to offer this unique piece of automotive history to its dallas showroom, a 1988 ford mustang asc mclaren. After 15 years of production and a few face lifts, it is easy to say that the fox body mustang built quite a chapter into fords history book. Asc mclaren ford mustang parts mustang monthly magazine. The history, design and culture behind fords original pony car speed read 4. But, even within that colorful history, the legacy of americas favorite pony car.
It contains loads of information and some production numbers. Asc mclaren mustangs were the result of fortuitous timing, and a project that was already underway between the american sunroof company and mclaren no, not that mclaren. Its success is now ledgendary in the mustangs history. Safety equipment keychains and key fobs books, manuals, and guides lmr. Shelbys, cobras, the asc mclaren, and the bullittcar are all profiled. All one needs to do is check the record books throughout history. Not from a car show, but its my friends parents car. Best of all, the car has fairly low mileage at 55,866 miles. Between 1987 and 1990 asc mclaren took mustang coupes and converted them into twoseat convertibles. Acs mclaren new to 1987 is the acs mclaren convertible. Picking up my 1985 coupe from hunter signs with my new decals. The dominator did not appear, perhaps it was a version of the 84 12 version.
Saleen and asc mclaren provide two 1988 modified mustangs for comparison. Seven years ago i began a project to restore my 1985 asc mclaren coupe. Equipped with power steering, power windows, ac, amfmcassettecd, oz wheels, and recent top. The history, design and culture behind fords original pony car speed read 4 farr, donald on.
To its west deptford, nj showroom, a 1988 ford mustang asc mclaren. 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. Own a piece of mustang history with this gorgeous 1988 asc mclaren mustang convertible. Asc sold assets to its creative services division in late 2016 to roush industries. Number 254 out of 1,017 units produced in 1988, this car is in beautiful shape. Mclaren in mustang used asc mclaren mustang mitula cars. This month, we examine the unique traits of the asc mclaren mustang, including this onefamilyowned 1988 edition. Thanks to fords blessings, each asc mclaren mustang started life on the ford assembly line as a black 5.
Passengers side door glass unique to asc mclaren capri 8487. In addition, the asc mclaren mustang is a comparatively affordable muscle car, although performance cars from the eighties have seen a recent upswing in collectability among enthusiasts. A guy has for sale in 1988 asc mclaren mustang no engine no transmission and its a 5 lug any value of this car. Throughout the years, the mustang has been utilized as a base for exciting performance and aesthetic innovation that has stood the test of time. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Original miles, new top, new tires, complete with owners manual and original bill of sale. During this fouryear span, a total of 1,806 cars were produced. Case in point, this 1989 asc mclaren mustang convertible, which is being offered by barrettjackson at their 2020 scottsdale auction next.
Check out olivia and kevin kymers ascmclaren convertible. Fords flagship car and truly an american icon in the world of automobiles. 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. Rare ford mustang asc mclaren is a piece of 80s history. The ford mclaren mustang convertible top was a heavily modified hatchback mustang with a convertible option available through american sunroof company asc. Asc mclaren mustangs were the result of a project that was already underway between the american sunroof company and mclaren no, not. Passengers side door glass unique to asc mclaren mustang 8890.
In this video im reunited with my original 302 i just pulled from the 86. This one owner mustang is located in somasouth beach, california, and is listed for sale here on craigslist. Brochures, upholstery books, data fact books and anything else i can lay my hands on can be. Its success is now ledgendary in the mustang s history. Ford saleen mustang sky vu complete glass convertible conversion.