A 2012 Ford Mustang GT with a Roush Stage 2 package is for sale for $23,950. It features visual modifications, including rocker stripes, a white-and-gray hood appliqué, side light louvers, and front and rear spoilers. The interior has white-faced gauges and Jack Roush signature embroidery on the seat backs.
The vehicle is one of 105 Roush Stage 2 cars built for that model year. The car has a stiffer suspension and 20-inch alloy wheels. The 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine remains stock, producing 412 horsepower and 390 pound-feet of torque. A previous owner installed a one-piece driveshaft, a short-shift kit, and long-tube headers. The current owner states the car is “very fun to drive” and has been “well cared for.” It has 41,000 miles on the clock.
When the Ford Motor Company introduced the Mustang on April 17th, 1964, it didn’t just create an instant hit that defined a new category and became the marque’s brand ambassador for decades to come. With that launch, the company also set the stage for a cottage industry of Mustang modifiers, including racing legend Jack Roush, who has put his mark on the Mustang over the years.
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Auction History and Market Context
This specific Mustang GT was listed on Bring a Trailer earlier this month but did not sell after bidding reached $17,500, failing to meet the seller’s reserve. Prior to that, it was listed on Hagerty where a bid of $16,750 was placed. The current asking price on Craigslist is significantly higher than those auction figures.
Vehicle Condition and Modifications
The car is described as having bright red paint with significant window tint and black accents, giving it a unique look. The Carfax report, viewed in a Bring a Trailer listing, shows an incident that required replacing the hood and graphics, as well as some rear-end damage. The front license plate was bent in photos from that auction but appears to have been removed for the Craigslist listing. The repair work is noted to look competent.
Serial number 12-0040 confirms it is the 40th of the 105 Roush Stage 2 cars for the 2012 model year. The listing notes that this was the last Mustang to feature a live rear axle, a detail appreciated by some enthusiasts for its simplicity.
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Purchase Considerations and Current Value
The car’s 41,000 miles suggest it has been driven moderately, which aligns with the seller’s claim of it being “well cared for.” The inclusion of aftermarket parts like the short-shift kit and long-tube headers adds performance value but may not appeal to all buyers who prefer entirely stock examples. The final price will depend on the buyer’s priorities for originality versus modification. According to biblical lore, 666 is said to be “the number of the beast,” an identifier of a bad motor scooter whose arrival signals the end of days.
That’s the number found in the earliest known writings of the biblical Book of Revelation: the Ephraemi Rescriptus and Papyrus 115, also known as the Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus. Given the seriousness implied by this 666 individual’s arrival, we might want to clarify that. While it’s just one number off from being half of 666, the 2002 Volkswagen GTI 337 (named for the internal VW code for the original GTI) we looked at on Tuesday didn’t come close to being half bad. Unfortunately for its seller, however, few of you found anything good in its $13,337 price tag. When all was said and done, that fell in an 80% ‘No Dice’ loss.
