1986 Mercury ASC McLAREN PROTOTYPE CONVERTIBLE WITH 18K ORIG MI 5.0 L Description

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The car is equipped with the following factory upgrades:
5.0L V8 engine matched to an automatic transmission
Power Steering
Power Brakes
Power Windows
Power Door Locks
Tilt Steering Wheel
Tinted Glass
AM/FM Stereo with Premium sound
Air Conditioning
Special Leather 'Recaro' Heated Sports Seats
Polished Hardwood Dash
Custom Console & Interior Trim
Leather Steering Wheel & Gearshift Knob
ASC/McLaren 15"x7" cast aluminum wheels
Eurostyle 'Cambria' cloth convertible top
Flush convertible cover with power latch
Custom exterior paint with accents
Custom air horns
ASC McLaren Mustangs were the result of fortuitous timing and a project that was already underway between the well regarded and long established 'American Sunroof Company' and legendary 'McLaren'. Detroit custom car builder Peter Muscat brought the idea of a Mustang with a tonneau cover to ASC after removing the top off of a Fox body and in turn ASC founder Heinz Pretcher brought the concept to Ford. 'Big Blue' was in the midst of relaunching a Mustang convertible which had been absent from the lineup for some 10 years, so initially a Mercury Capri was used to develop the ASC/McLaren treatment.
This car is the actual development prototype that paved the way for the ASC McLaren Mustangs you occasionally see today. They gave the car some very obvious visual modifications, both inside and out, but left the potent Capri drivetrain untouched. Due to the high price of the car and disputes between Muscat and Pretcher, the ASC McLaren Mustangs were to be shelved as a concept by 1990, with only some 2,678 ASC McLaren conversions completed with only some 1,800 convertibles in total making them both rare and collectible today, but none so rare and unique as this initial prototype from 1986.
This highly original car boasts it's original 'Navy Blue' Haartz/Cambria cloth soft top with a power latched tonneau cover. The car has a very straight body with no accidents and it's original White paint is in very good condition and matches the highly striking White 'Campagnolo' honeycomb alloy wheels. The car boasts many modern upgrades for it's day including four wheel power disc brakes, heated 'Recaro' fine 'Navy Blue' leather sports seats, a polished hardwood dash and trim, a period correct 'Cobra CB radio' perfect for trucker alerts for those pesky speeding cops, the iconic and legendary Ford 5.0L V8 engine which can boast only 18K original miles and a 'Kenwood' audio system.
The 3rd generation Mustang's were produced from 1978 to 1993. Built on Fords legendary 'Fox platform', they evolved through a number of sub-models, trim levels, and drivetrain combinations during its production life. It underwent several changes for 1987 and for a time seemed destined for replacement with a front wheel drive Mazda platform before company executives were swayed by overwhelming consumer excitement and demand to keep the 'Fox' body platform. Enthusiasts group the generation into two segments: the initial 1979-1986 cars, with their quad headlight arrangement and the later 1987-1993 cars with their aero composite headlamped front fascia styling. Production ended with the introduction of the 4th generation Mustang for the 1994 model year.
Finished in it's original 'White' color exterior paint with a beautiful 'Navy Blue' Leather Articulated 'Recaro' Bucket Sports Seats interior and a matching 'Navy Blue' color cloth soft top, this particular car is a rare and very fine example with very low original miles and which drives as new and has obviously always been well maintained.
You will certainly look long and hard to find a finer looking or driving and indeed an extraordinarily rare and unique example of this loaded 1986 Mercury ASC McLaren 5.0L V8 Convertible with only 18K original miles; for the most likely fastest in it's class and the ultimate 1980's muscle car driving experience in an increasingly and collectible truly unique one off American prototype from ASC and the legendary McLaren and in it's increasingly desirable and collectible original 'Fox' body!
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Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance, CA or Santa Monica, CA mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 business days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason. The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle.
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The seller makes every effort to describe in detail any known flaws in the vehicle and includes many detailed and recent photos of the vehicle. The mileage on the vehicle is correct at the time of listing but obviously subject to minor changes necessary to complete delivery of the vehicle to the buyer and test drives etc. Please note that all used vehicles, especially classic and older vehicles, are by definition unique and complex and their condition, for better or worse, must always be considered a subjective opinion to each individual. Therefore the seller shall not be responsible for the absolute correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no guaranties or warranty in connection therewith. Vehicles are sold with one master key unless otherwise stated. Vehicles are sold with handbooks and manuals only if stated in the advertisement. Buyer hereby acknowledges that any definition or terms relating to a "matching numbers" description of any car has been met and the buyer has inspected the car and is satisfied with the description prior to bidding or purchase. No allowance will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value of the vehicle before bidding and to bid based upon that judgment solely. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs whatsoever regardless of any oral or written statements about the vehicle.
Mechanical inspections welcomed; if you wish to inspect the vehicle you must do so before bidding; upon request seller will be happy to deliver the vehicle to a local Torrance or Santa Monica mechanic of your choice for your prepaid inspection before the reserve price is met. Once the reserve price is met this vehicle is to be considered sold in ‘as is, where is’ condition to the highest bidder with no guaranties or warranties implied or given. Once again, please note that there are no inspections to be made after the auction ends - please be sure to complete any inspection before bidding.
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Please have all funds available before bidding as a $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required from the winning bidder within 48 hours (2 business days) of auction end; an immediate $500 non-refundable deposit is required through Ebay’s Paypal service to end the auction early if the "Buy it now" option is exercised and the balance in full is due within ten days of auction end in any case. In the case these terms of sale are not met seller reserves the right to either re-list the vehicle or offer the vehicle to the next highest bidder. Seller reserves the right to end the auction at any time before the reserve price is met. Payment in full to be received by bank wire transfer, cash in person or cashiers check only. All inspections must be done prior to bidding. The non-refundable deposit in the amount of $1,000 is due within 48 hours of the auction end via bank wire transfer or cashier's check via overnight mail. The full payment must be completed within 10 days regardless of a pick up date. In the event the deposit is not posted within the required period of time, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the next subsequent high bidder or relisted for sale. This is to be considered an absolute sale and the buyer is required to comply with all of my conditions in these terms of sale. By placing a bid and winning the auction you hereby agree to abide completely with these terms of sale and the terms of sale are to be considered a legal and binding purchase agreement. The Seller reserves the right to cancel any bid at any time and to end the auction early for any reason.
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