Photo: Garage Kept Motors
Does this 2000 Ford Mustang GT look familiar? That’s because we wrote about it in late 2023 and forgot it existed shortly thereafter. However, we just stumbled upon it again. The same seller is advertising it, and we’ll reveal the new asking price in a moment.
In the meantime, we’ll tell you that it boasts LS power. The modified LS3 V8 engine features forced induction. On E85, it makes 425 lb-ft (576 Nm) of torque and 440 horsepower. That’s at the wheels, not the crank, the ad reveals, along with a number of other goodies.
Most of the updates revolve around its new heart, and they also include a digital dashboard, a premium audio system with subwoofer, a new blue finish, two-tone wheels, tinted windows, and a black leather interior. More importantly, it’s only driven 521 miles (838 km), the same distance we last covered eight months ago, so it hasn’t seen any action in that time. So it probably needs some love before it gets back on the road.
Photo: Garage Kept Motors
In late 2023, this modified 2000 Ford Mustang GT, which originally had a Blue Oval V8 under the hood, was listed for $27,900. So how much do you think it costs now? Try $18,900. There are cheaper 'Stangs of this generation for sale out there, but there are also others that cost much more. For what it's worth, this muscle car is an interesting project that deserves a nice home, although some might call it sacrilege because of its new LS engine.
It costs about the same as a 2024 Nissan Versa, America’s cheapest new car that’s reportedly on its way out. That’s significantly more affordable than a brand-new 2025 Ford Mustang EcoBoost, as the four-cylinder variant starts at $31,920. A 2025 Mustang GT Fastback will set you back at least $45,460, assuming you can’t find one for a bargain, and the Dark Horse and Dark Horse Premium start at $63,280 and $68,275, respectively.
You can find the listing for this modified 2000 Ford Mustang GT here on Garage Kept Motors, and you can also check out the car from multiple angles to decide if it’s worthy of your next ride. We don’t know about you, but there’s something very appealing about an LS-powered Mustang, especially one that looks good, and we’d jump at it if that car was on our shopping list. How about you?