This Roush-Tuned 2005 Ford Mustang Costs Less Than You Probably Think

Sketched by the same man who was also responsible for the Edge, eleventh-gen Thunderbird, Prodigy Concept, and Lincoln MKX, it was assembled at Flat Rock in Michigan. The coupe and convertible body styles made up the family that packed V6 and V8 firepower and manual and automatic transmissions.

The fifth-gen Ford Mustang shared its nuts and bolts with the era's Thunderbird, Lincoln LS, and Jaguar S-Type and remains an interesting proposal in the muscle car realm, especially with a V8 under the hood. And do you know which one uses the eight-cylinder engine? Yep, that would be the pictured copy, which was part of the first model year.

Dressed in Sonic Blue, featuring a black soft top, a set of five-spoke wheels, and a Light Graphite leather interior, and sprinkled with carbon fiber, this 2005 pony car has a 5.4L V8 engine and a five-speed manual transmission. It also boasts a Stage 1 tune from Roush for enhanced performance, and despite being almost two decades old, its odometer shows only 13,478 miles (21,691 km).

Besides the actual muscle car, the new owner will also get the usual lecture that comes with it, including the Roush manuals, build sheet, and window sticker. This is a fine machine that deserves a nice new home, and if you're thinking about buying it, then you should also know that it doesn't break the bank. In fact, it makes the seventh-gen Mustang look rather pricey, especially in the GT and range-topping Dark Horse configurations.

For a 2024 Mustang GT, Ford is asking at least $42,710, and the Dark Horse comes from $59,485. Both prices exclude the destination charge and the dealer fees, as well as the optional extras. So, how much do you think this Roush-tuned 2005 pony car costs? That would be $28,900. As a result, it is not only more affordable than the base V8-powered 2024 'Stang but also compared to the EcoBoost, aka the four-banger one, which starts at $30,920 before destination.

This paragraph is dedicated to serious buyers, who will have to click on this link that will take them to the Garage Kept Motors ad. The listing reveals that the muscle car in question is in stock, adding that pre-purchase inspections are always welcomed, yet you'll have to schedule an appointment for that. The ad also includes a lot of images of this 2005 Mustang, which was photographed from pretty much every angle. The open-top car has a clean title and is winking at you from across the internet. Would you buy it a drink?