By Eve 
A pristine 1992 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX notchback just shattered expectations, fetching a jaw-dropping $149,000 at auction—almost five times what it’d cost adjusted for inflation. This beauty’s practically fresh off the assembly line, with barely 131 miles clocked and factory plastic still hugging the seats. Popping up at a New Jersey dealer, it vanished into a collector’s hands faster than you can say “Fox-body legend.”
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Back in ’92, this ride would’ve set you back $16,274—roughly $37,600 today, same as a new EcoBoost Mustang. But here’s the kicker: some deep-pocketed enthusiast just shelled out more than a fresh Porsche 911 Carrera just to own a glorified time capsule. Talk about nostalgia tax.
And what a time capsule it is. That deep green paint? Flawless. The interior? Likely smells like a ’90s dealership. Even the original window sticker clings to the passenger glass, alongside the factory keys, manuals, and title. Under the hood, the 5.0-liter V8—churning out 225 horses and 300 lb-ft of torque—still mates with a five-speed manual, untouched and untested by time.
Sure, the absurdly low mileage screams rarity, but it also whispers trouble. Engines aren’t meant to gather dust for 30 years; seals dry up, fluids go nasty, and rubber parts turn brittle. Anyone firing it up might be in for a rude awakening.
Yet none of that scared off buyers. Most Fox-body ‘Stangs hover between $20K and $40K, making this sale a head-scratcher for the ages. But hey, emotional bidding beats logic every time—especially when it comes to grease-and-gear nostalgia. The speed of the deal proves one thing: the 5.0’s magic still pulls harder than ever, even in an electrified world.
Via NJ Trucking
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