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The S550 Manual GT Is The Last Affordable V8 Manual Left—For Now
"In five years, people will be paying $60K for clean manual S550 GTs. Everyone knows this is the end of an era—the industry just won't admit it out loud."
— Revvly Take
Manual V8 sports cars are functionally extinct in 2026. Ford's still-current S550 Mustang GT hangs on as the last standing option under $50K with three pedals and a proper engine. It won't last. Values are already climbing as enthusiasts realize what they're about to lose.
Ty Duffy
CarBuzz · Jan 9
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