I have this exact car, but mine is black and it has 190,000 miles on the clock. I am the original owner of my 1996 Mustang GTS/248a. So, mine was only optioned with power door locks, power windows, a cassette radio, rear defroster, AC, and cruise control. My car still has the original long block, meaning the heads have not been off the block yet. I could list all the mods, but the coolest mod is the SVO intake from the Ford Performance catalogue. I still really like my Mustang. She still turns heads.
the reason it has so few options is it's a "GTS" model. The GTS, also known as 248A package was an option you could order with this generation where you got the V8, but could delete normal GT options that add weight, so no power seats, no power windows, no A/C, no decklid spoiler, no fog lamps, ect. Considering how few GTS would have been ordered to begin with, finding one with this little mileage and in this condition is rare indeed.
I had one just like it but in Dark Tourmaline. It was so basic, it didn't even have a trunk release button! But the cool thing Ford did was leave all the connectors in place so you could add the things you wanted over time. I could be wrong, but the 248A package had the stock 16" wheels.
You bring back some good old memories! I like these retro-reviews. Modular engines means they were part of the Ford V8 4.6L/5.4L & V10 6.8L engine family sharing core components.
Nice! Takes me way back too. In 1994, I took a skid control course in a red 1994 Mustang GT. Ten years later, I got to drive a 1995 Mustang V6 5 speed coupe from Texas and a convertible GT from Florida. Good times! Yeah, incredible how the Mustang has evolved since then. We're almost as far away from the intro of this SN95 Mustang introduced in 1994, as it was from the original Mustang introduced in 1964. Scary when you think of it that way, how far cars have come, and how old we are, lol!
I’ve got an 02 GT 5 spd convertible. Great cheap fun. Fast, fun, loud. It handles well enough for public roads and enough power to spin the tires in 2nd gear. It also has enough modern safety features and amenities (ABS, A/C, a good stereo, PS & PB) that I can take it on long road trips, but it’s simple enough that I can do a lot of the maintenance myself. Parts are cheap, and there’s an instructional RUclips video for every repair or modification you might want to do. If that sounds appealing, a 4th Mustang might be for you.
The stripped down GT model like that was called the "GTS" in the US market. I love the SN95. My Dad bought a new GT in '96. Pacific Green with Gold package (keyholes, horses, etc.) and it had leather, etc. Didn't have the Mach 460 stereo. Just your basic cassette tape. 5 Speed. God, I loved that car so much.
Great driving Zack. I met my (now) Wife while working as a Lot-boy at a Ford dealership, when this was first released. That was sometime ago. They never really achieved the following that the Fox body cars got, which was too bad. Thanks for the review. Did you hear that SINGER has created a Safari 911 (964)? That would be an experience! Thanks for the video.
These are great cars because they are fun yet usable everyday. I wouldn't preserve it for collectability - what would be the point of buying this car and letting it sit?
Nope because it lacks performance. It's a crown Vic in mustang clothing. Yes the engine revs freely but no extra power. 215 feels slower and not as lively as the foxbody did.
I have this exact car, but mine is black and it has 190,000 miles on the clock. I am the original owner of my 1996 Mustang GTS/248a. So, mine was only optioned with power door locks, power windows, a cassette radio, rear defroster, AC, and cruise control. My car still has the original long block, meaning the heads have not been off the block yet. I could list all the mods, but the coolest mod is the SVO intake from the Ford Performance catalogue. I still really like my Mustang. She still turns heads.
the reason it has so few options is it's a "GTS" model. The GTS, also known as 248A package was an option you could order with this generation where you got the V8, but could delete normal GT options that add weight, so no power seats, no power windows, no A/C, no decklid spoiler, no fog lamps, ect. Considering how few GTS would have been ordered to begin with, finding one with this little mileage and in this condition is rare indeed.
I had one just like it but in Dark Tourmaline. It was so basic, it didn't even have a trunk release button! But the cool thing Ford did was leave all the connectors in place so you could add the things you wanted over time. I could be wrong, but the 248A package had the stock 16" wheels.
You bring back some good old memories! I like these retro-reviews. Modular engines means they were part of the Ford V8 4.6L/5.4L & V10 6.8L engine family sharing core components.
I bought my wife a Harris tweed purse for Christmas. Not many may get that reference! These videos take me back to high school!
Nice! Takes me way back too. In 1994, I took a skid control course in a red 1994 Mustang GT. Ten years later, I got to drive a 1995 Mustang V6 5 speed coupe from Texas and a convertible GT from Florida. Good times! Yeah, incredible how the Mustang has evolved since then. We're almost as far away from the intro of this SN95 Mustang introduced in 1994, as it was from the original Mustang introduced in 1964. Scary when you think of it that way, how far cars have come, and how old we are, lol!
I have a 1997 mustang GT, I don’t know how many miles it has, the odometer stopped at 137,777 but I love it
Just saw this video, I just purchased a 1996 convertible opal frost GT with 64,000 miles all original with the exception of Roush wheels!
I always wanted an original Mach 1. Down under 700 new Mach 1s are coming at $85k a piece. You had a ball by the looks of it. Fantastic.
Great looking SN95. Exhaust and shifter are the go to mods here. The 03/04 Cobra style wheels look fantastic on this gen.
Please more of it. To see youngtimers beeing taken care of and on the road again.
Spirit of the 90's 🥰
I have been your fans since DCTV's Street Test. Hope to see more of those "throwback" videos if we have a chance.
Wow, I have some on VHS, I should get them on-line!
My brother had a 95 5.0L. Good pick 👏
😆 I just noticed the paper at the backseat was flying to the floor as you drive through tunnel.
I absolutely love these cars my dad has one and it's the automatic version and it's got electrical wind down windows
I’ve got an 02 GT 5 spd convertible. Great cheap fun. Fast, fun, loud. It handles well enough for public roads and enough power to spin the tires in 2nd gear. It also has enough modern safety features and amenities (ABS, A/C, a good stereo, PS & PB) that I can take it on long road trips, but it’s simple enough that I can do a lot of the maintenance myself. Parts are cheap, and there’s an instructional RUclips video for every repair or modification you might want to do. If that sounds appealing, a 4th Mustang might be for you.
The stripped down GT model like that was called the "GTS" in the US market.
I love the SN95. My Dad bought a new GT in '96. Pacific Green with Gold package (keyholes, horses, etc.) and it had leather, etc. Didn't have the Mach 460 stereo. Just your basic cassette tape. 5 Speed. God, I loved that car so much.
Great driving Zack. I met my (now) Wife while working as a Lot-boy at a Ford dealership, when this was first released. That was sometime ago. They never really achieved the following that the Fox body cars got, which was too bad. Thanks for the review.
Did you hear that SINGER has created a Safari 911 (964)? That would be an experience! Thanks for the video.
Yes, looks amazing!
10 years down the road: For sale - 1996 Ford Mustang GT $20,000, Zack Spencer did burnouts in this car. - Sold for asking price
Can we just appreciate the fact it was a Stick shift
I bought a 1996 Mustang SVT Cobra convertible. 27 -K Miles . Still smells like a new car on the inside.
My 96 GT is still my main car ..still rules. 150k miles
Nice review, great car, so few km! Didn't this generation come with independent rear suspension in the Cobra model only?
The cobra model from 1999-2004 had Independent rear suspension. The 1994-1998 had a solid axle.
These are great cars because they are fun yet usable everyday. I wouldn't preserve it for collectability - what would be the point of buying this car and letting it sit?
That is one clean car
Jeez, what rims and rubber are on there? I’d like them for mine. Thx very much for the vid.
Never seen a mustang with crank windows
I love the interior, the 90s tech and those cloth seats are dreamy.
I'd prefer the stock wheels and exhaust, but hey, cheggars can't be boozers
Very Nice !!
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I think the COBRA version in this generation are going to be worth a pretty penny.
These were slow but this is a nice one.
They were fast for the time
Nope because it lacks performance. It's a crown Vic in mustang clothing. Yes the engine revs freely but no extra power. 215 feels slower and not as lively as the foxbody did.
Fast
The odometers broke... Mine only has 72k 😂
That can’t be a gt
Rather have fox body.
Those are becoming pricey
I didn’t know they sold these with hand crank windows