Good Morning San Diego Drops 2019 GT Convertible Top in 34-degree Weather

Host Dave Stall takes a look at the key features of the 2019 GT vert while wearing an awesome Stang-emblazoned button-down.

While it is far too cold in most portions of the United States to really enjoy a convertible right now, the folks at Good Morning San Diego recently checked out the 2019 Ford Mustang GT Convertible with their in-house automotive expert, Dave Stall. Stall stopped by the television station on a 34-degree morning in Southern California, so while he talks about the performance and the cleanliness of the convertible top system, this quick review video looks at how this 460-horsepower pony car made for a comfortable drive on a winter morning.

By the way, take a minute to appreciate the shirt that Stall is wearing, covered with images of classic Mustangs.

Five-Point-Oh

The video begins with Stall introducing us to the 2019 Ford Mustang GT Convertible, which is powered by the 5.0-liter V8, but he points out that those buyers who are more fuel-conscious can opt for the four-cylinder EcoBoost model. He then moves onto the fact that it is a convertible, mentioning that it is cold outside, but he states that “this thing is absolutely a blast, and I love the fact that it is a “Five-Oh.”

Next, Stall points out that this Mustang has a nice looking roofline for a convertible, but he then drops the top and shows how the windows automatically fold down, with the convertible top transforming itself into a great-looking tonneau cover behind the rear seats. Of course, putting the top down entailed starting the engine, at which point both men in the video showed their appreciation of the roar of the 460-horsepower V8.

Key Features

As the Good Morning San Diego hosts climbs into the driver’s seat to get a feel for the new Mustang GT Convertible, Stall explains that when he left his house that morning, it was only 34 degrees outside. Fortunately, the droptop pony car has remote start, a heated steering wheel and heated seats, so he was able to start the car from inside of his house and when he was ready to leave, the car was nice and warm inside.

Stall then talks about the fuel economy of the GT model, which isn’t all that flattering, but he gets back to what V8 buyers care about when he states “it’s got great styling, it handles super well”. The two men continue to crush on the car, discussing the quad exhaust setup, the alloy wheels, the performance gauges in the cluster and the functional vents in the hood, before the pricing comes up.

Stall explains that this Mustang GT Convertible costs $51,540, but for those buyers who care more about the open-air driving than the V8 power, the EcoBoost with a manual transmission starts just over $31,000.

The short segment with the 2019 Mustang GT Convertible ends with sentiments from Stall that many of us share. “Great car, I’m gonna go have some fun.”

Click here to check out the review piece from KUSA San Diego.

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Patrick Rall

"Before I was old enough to walk, my dad was taking me to various types of racing events, from local drag racing to the Daytona 500," says Patrick Rall, a lifetime automotive expert, diehard Dodge fan, and respected auto journalist for over 10 years. "He owned a repair shop and had a variety of performance cars when I was young, but by the time I was 16, he was ready to build me my first drag car – a 1983 Dodge Mirada that ran low 12s. I spent 10 years traveling around the country, racing with my dad by my side. While we live in different areas of the country, my dad still drag races at 80 years old in the car that he built when I was 16 while I race other vehicles, including my 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat and my 1972 Dodge Demon 340.

"Although I went to college for accounting, my time in my dad’s shop growing up allowed me the knowledge to spend time working as a mechanic before getting my accounting degree, at which point I worked in the office of a dealership group. While I was working in the accounting world, I continued racing and taking pictures of cars at the track. Over time, I began showing off those pictures online and that led to my writing.

"Ten years ago, I left the accounting world to become a full-time automotive writer and I am living proof that if you love what you do, you will never “work” a day in your life," adds Rall, who has clocked in time as an auto mechanic, longtime drag racer and now automotive journalist who contributes to nearly a dozen popular auto websites dedicated to fellow enthusiasts.

"I love covering the automotive industry and everything involved with the job. I was fortunate to turn my love of the automotive world into a hobby that led to an exciting career, with my past of working as a mechanic and as an accountant in the automotive world provides me with a unique perspective of the industry.

"My experience drag racing for more than 20 years coupled with a newfound interest in road racing over the past decade allows me to push performance cars to their limit, while my role as a horse stable manager gives me vast experience towing and hauling with all of the newest trucks on the market today.

"Being based on Detroit," says Rall, "I never miss the North American International Auto Show, the Woodward Dream Cruise and Roadkill Nights, along with spending plenty of time raising hell on Detroit's Woodward Avenue with the best muscle car crowd in the world.

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