Two mclaren mustangs, a gold 89 and a white 90, are used for henrys everyday transportation. Its success is now ledgendary in the mustangs history. This 1988 ford mustang was purchased in april 2012 by the kymers with a lowmileage. The ford mclaren mustang convertible top was a heavily modified hatchback mustang with a convertible option available through american sunroof company asc. Every model since 1964 12 complete book series hardcover july 1, 2015. The 1989 model year was not a banner one for the asc mclaren mustang, with production being limited to just 247 cars. He was the worlds foremost ascmclaren expert and keeper of the official ascmclaren international registry for 19841990 ascmclaren mustangs and capris.
On the exterior, they got a unique grille insert that said asc mclaren, different tail lights and a rear spoiler. They were created by peter muscat and ford, built by american sunroof company asc with performance suspension and wheel parts from mclaren. Mclaren history motor trend magazine december, 1980. Fords flagship car and truly an american icon in the world of automobiles. Mclaren the cars 1964 2008 the mclaren marque has an illustrious history spanning five decades at the forefront of both motor racing and road car design. Tonneau applique specify color when ordering red, gray, blue, tan, white black.
Number 254 out of 1,017 units produced in 1988, this car is in beautiful shape. All one needs to do is check the record books throughout history. He is currently working with peter muscat, who originally created the ascmclaren capris and mustangs, to develop a retractable hardtop for the current mustang. The 1989 asc mclaren mustang convertible offered by barrettjackson is from the secondtolast year of production and one of just 289 built. 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.
In an effort to preserve the history of the early fox era, fep covers the following vehicles. Mar 03, 2012 even though this car would pave the way for a reentry into motor sports for ford, and define much of what would become a future cult favorite the mustang svo, the m81 never developed a rock star fan base yet. Picking up my 1985 coupe from hunter signs with my new decals. As the story goes, this was predicated by the fact that his wife, also a ford employee, wasnt allowed to park her mercedesbenz sl in the employee lot. Saleen mustang sky vu complete glass convertible conversion. In 1980 the ford racing design team introduced the svo m81 mclaren mustang which had aerodynamic body modifications, custom wheels, custom interior, and racing tuned turbo charged inline 4cylinder engine. Company and asc, and supported by a comprehensive asc dealer merchandising package, the 1989 asc mclaren delivers new profit potential to your dealership.
Hortons books presents to you the most diverse and highest quality selection of authentic vintage automotive themed books and new and. The history, design and culture behind fords original pony car speed read 4 farr, donald on. Rare ford mustang asc mclaren is a piece of 80s history. Own a piece of mustang history with this gorgeous 1988 asc mclaren mustang convertible. This unique and interesting mclaren converted mustang roadster is a rare. Passengers side door glass unique to asc mclaren mustang 8890. A guy has for sale in 1988 asc mclaren mustang no engine no transmission and its a 5 lug any value of this car. Speed read mustang by donald farr, 9780760360422, available at book. Acs mclaren new to 1987 is the acs mclaren convertible.
Saleen and asc mclaren provide two 1988 modified mustangs for comparison. Between 1987 and 1990 asc mclaren took mustang coupes and converted them into twoseat convertibles. In the industry, asc became well known for converting standard coupe automobiles into convertibles on an oem basis. Asc corporation built the mclaren convertible based on the mustang lx chassis from 1987 to 1990. 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. Throughout the years, the mustang has been utilized as a base for exciting performance and aesthetic innovation that has stood the test of time. We a now pleased to offer hydraulic cylinders, hydraulic motor pumps, and hydraulic hose sets for many different convertibles, they will be listed on your cars page if available.
Own a piece of mustang history with this gorgeous 1988 asc mclaren mustang. Sep 06, 2007 check out this article about henry huismanm, who has the largest inventory of asc mclaren ford mustang parts from seats to bumpers to fascias, from mustang monthly magazine. Seven years ago i began a project to restore my 1985 asc mclaren coupe. Show up in an asc mclaren capri or mustang, the realized dream of ford engineer peter muscat. The company went on to release the mclaren f1 in 1992. Apr 04, 2008 jims 89 mclaren stang solid and clean.
Asc is a ford approval consignment pool supplier, all ford incentive and rebate programs will apply. In addition, the ascmclaren mustang is a comparatively affordable muscle car. Jul 30, 2015 buy the complete book of ford mustang. The entire history of americas original pony car, in its full glory. Feb 20, 2018 mclaren mustangs and other mclaren road cars. Providing plenty of grunt for the sporty asc mclaren was a standardissue mustang gt highoutput 5.
To order please contact russell on 03 54287211 or 04181124 or via email. Classics on autotrader has listings for new and used 1987 ford mustang classics for sale near you. Asc mclaren scs based on the revamped 1987 mustang gt were built through the projects termination in 1990. Many forget about the unique build quality of the asc mclaren. Ford, svt, special vehicle team, ford mustang, mach 1, shelby gt 500, 5. But another company also saw fords successful musclecar sales and embarked on creating one of the best foxbodied conversions ever built, the asc mclaren. Mclaren racing limited is a british motor racing team based at the mclaren technology centre, woking, surrey, england. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read.
Jan 06, 2018 gateway classic cars welcomes this unique piece of automotive history to its philadelphia showroom, a 1988 ford mustang asc mclaren. Pics of the final stages of body work are on the history page. Reserve your limitededition asc mclaren convertible today. But another company also saw fords successful musclecar sales and embarked on creating one of the best foxbodied conversions ever built, the ascmclaren. On 17 th april 1964, the ford mustang made its debut at the new york worlds fair ford anticipated they would sell around 100,000 units a year, and were somewhat unprepared when they received 22,000 orders in the first day alone. Conclusion the 1987 ford mustang asc mclaren mustang we have at skyway classics is truly a unique piece of mustang history. The 1989 acs mclaren offered conversions of coupes into into 2seat convertibles with aerodynamic body panels, custom wheels, custom leather interior, tinted rear lights, and an emblemless front grille. 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 scoops. Unfollow classic ford mustang to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. That brings us to this car, a 1989 asc mclaren mustang convertible, one of just 247 of these cars produced that year.
Drivers 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. This lavishly illustrated work walks readers through mustangs 50plus years of continuous production. The 1985 mercury capri asc mclaren was an experiment to see if american muscle could be polished to compete with european 2seaters like the mercedes sl. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the 80s, the customers who wanted a little more luxury with their. Mclaren in mustang used asc mclaren mustang mitula cars. Safety equipment keychains and key fobs books, manuals, and guides lmr egift. Between 1994 and 2010, mclaren cars was registered as a dormant company, before the founding of mclaren automotive in 2010. Richard sprading drove his 1988 ford asc mclaren 5. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Explore all mclaren prices, and see whats new in mclaren models select a mclaren year and model below. The mustangs were purchased from ford and came with all available options including the high output 5. I want to give a big thanks to justin hunter for recreating the original asc mclaren decals. This one owner mustang is located in somasouth beach, california, and is listed for sale here on craigslist. The year was 1982, and he wished for a new mustang convertiblesomething not offered at the time. New mclaren prices new car prices and used car book values. The complete book of ford mustang every model since 196412. To see a full write up with specs list and photos, please visit. Cj pony parts features 19641973 mustang restoration books at amazing prices. The history, design and culture behind fords original pony car as want to read. Check out olivia and kevin kymers ascmclaren convertible. That being said, ill add as much information as i can about the item as possible.
Mustang books for sale just mustangs ford mustang and us. Rare ford mustang asc mclaren is a piece of 80s history autoblog. Photos and information on all years of mclaren mustangs. With a production schedule of 4years, and a total of around 1,800 cars built, the asc mclaren mustang is a relatively rare car that has developed a bit of a following.
The decision to start the project began about the time i slammed the poor car into a tree. Ford mustang books history specs pictures repairs restoration. This asc mclaren mustang is a way to make it happen. The ascmclaren roadster was a brief yet significant chapter in mustang history. Best of all, the car has fairly low mileage at 55,866 miles. Parts in this category ford mustang mcclaren asc fit cars for years. This survivor is currently available on ebay and is an excellent example of a surviving asc mclaren with just 86,000 miles on the odometer. Mustang asc mclaren mustang we have at skywayclassics is a rare and unique. Oct 25, 2006 on the exterior, they got a unique grille insert that said asc mclaren, different tail lights and a rear spoiler. Ford mustang books are an important addition to your library. The names barrettjackson, and all associated graphics, logos, page headers, button icons, scripts, and service names are trademarks, registered trademarks or trade dress of the barrettjackson auction company, llc or its affiliates.
Mclaren is best known as a formula one constructor and also has a history of competing in american open wheel racing as both an entrant and a chassis constructor, and has won the canadianamerican challenge cup canam sports car racing championship. 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. Other originalequipment firsts for asc include the mobile video system on the chevrolet venture and the powered sunroof. Low production throughout its history and the ultimate suspension of the. Asc mclaren ford mustang parts mustang monthly magazine.
The history, technology and design behind the original pony car. Passengers side door glass unique to asc mclaren capri 8487. Speed racing motorcyclenascarrally racingsports car racing. The hardcover of the the complete book of ford mustang. From 1984 through 1990, ford motor company collaborated with british carmakers mclaren to create several crossover mustang and capri models. The history, design and culture behind fords original pony car speed read 4.
Regardless, the site has cars from every state in america, and from israel, italy, geneva, paris, canada, holland and new zealand. The north american aviation p51 mustang is an american longrange, singleseat fighter and fighterbomber used during world war ii and the korean war, among other conflicts. A friend used to own one and sold it when he found out how expensive and hard to get the unique mclaren parts are. Cobras, mustangs, and super snakes complete book series comer, colin on.
The mustang was designed in april 1940 by a design team headed by james kindelberger of north american aviation naa in response to a requirement of the british. For the mclaren motor racing teams own m6 gts, the same engine used in the m6a would be carried over, although bruce mclaren left the door open for the accommodation of a 7litre ford unit. Buy a new the complete book of ford mustang for every model since 196412 from cj pony parts. This rare jet black 1987 asc mclaren convertible mustang has 100,500 miles. Gateway classic cars is proud to offer this unique piece of automotive history to its dallas showroom, a 1988 ford mustang asc mclaren. American specialty cars was an automobile supplier of highly engineered and designed roof.
This 1989 asc mclaren ford mustang convertible is radand. Free shipping is included on most products above the minimum order value. Mclaren originally intended to build 250 units of the race chassis per year, of which the majority would be sold to public customers, sans an engine. Its success is now ledgendary in the mustang s history. What if you could own a rare mclaren convertible for the cost of a new economy car. Covering every model produced by mclaren between the years 1964 and 2008, it features each and every race car, road car and even a soapbox. Henrys link to mclaren is not restricted to the past.
Every model since 1964 12 complete book series revised, updated by mueller, mike isbn. May 27, 2014 11 ford mustangs you never knew existed. Stock mustang gt equipment, including a power front discrear drum system was used during all. Since they are mechanically identical but much heavier than a standard mustang, theyre quite a bit slower. This particular car is a one owner vehicle, and that owner has made the difficult. Ive obtained the 7982 upholstery books and scanned them in. The complete mustang follows the history and technological developments of the car that has captured the heart of american. Our mustang is painted a bright red with great paint and appeal, all the trim and bumpers look good, the rear spoiler is racy looking and overall appearance is also great.
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