Finally, it has arrived.

For about 4 years now, I've been searching for the perfect (and perfectly-priced) T5 transmission.  Specifically, a WC (World Class) T-5 from a 4-cylinder Mustang. 3 or 4 years ago, you could get one of these for about $325 rebuilt.  Now you can't even buy a used, broken T-5 for less than $400 it seems. And good luck trying to find one for a 4-cylinder.

Well last week, while in Germany, I found one listed on Craigslist.  It's out of an '87 2.3L 4-cyl, shifts well, but it's nearly 30 years old. I'll probably still rebuild it. Seeing as most rebuild kits are about $250 or so these days, probably looking at $450 total.  But, everything else is basically done, so the engine & trans can go back into the car once finished. Very exciting.