Craigslist Find: Fox Four-Eye Reportedly Worked on by Steve Grebeck

It is said only the good die young. Pro 5.0 racer, pioneer, and one of our Mustang heroes, Steve Grebeck, definitely fits that description. His life was cut short at the 2002 Fun Ford Weekend at Orlando Speed World while racing in Pro 5.0. Just like Mustang pioneer Racin’ Jason Betwarda’s passing a few years prior, it’s a loss that struck us to the core. Grebeck was so widely respected, even today, Pro Mod racer Don Walsh, Jr. has Grebeck’s name on the passenger side window as his co-pilot.

The cage certification was done, and lasts three years. Therefore, the certification will need redone to legally run down the track at any meaningful elapsed time and speed.

The cage certification was last certified in 2012, and will need to be redone to legally run down the track at any meaningful elapsed time and speed.

This 1984 Mustang notch we found on Craigslist from the Detroit area lists Grebeck as the initial chassis builder. In talking to the owner, he doesn’t have any documentation showing that to be fact; that’s just what he was told by the previous owner. That’s unfortunate that there is no documentation; it would legitimize the car.

Regardless, the car would make a nice street/strip Mustang. According to the ad, it’s been as quick as 8.82 at 153 mph, with a 1.28 60-ft time. It has a mild steel cage last certified in 2012 to 8.50, and it features swing out door bars to make it street-friendly. It’s set up for a small block Ford with a tubular K-member and A-arms, coilover struts, motor plate, and Kooks long-tube headers included with the purchase.

The Four-Eye Mustang is magic in the eyes of many Mustang fans, and preferred over the later aero-nose Fox Mustangs.

The Four-Eye Mustang is magic in the eyes of many Mustang fans, and is preferred by many over the later aero-nose Fox Mustangs.

Out back is a 9-inch rear end with 40-spline gun-drilled axles, Wilwood brakes, and a tubbed, 4-link arrangement. The car’s interior, besides the cage and Winters shifter, is stock, and all lights, wipers, and power locks are fully operational. Included support items are an MSD 6AL ignition, BG400 fuel pump, a Griffin radiator, and a pair of relatively new Turbo Start batteries.

Legit or not, the car represents a nice start for someone wanting a fun little street car.