Why This Car Is Special

The 2006 Ford Mustang Roush Stage 3 occupies a specific place in the S197 Mustang story that most people miss. When Ford relaunched the Mustang for 2005 with its retro-forward design and updated 4.6-liter 3-valve V8, it handed the tuner community a strong platform to work with. Roush Performance, the Michigan-based operation founded by NASCAR and endurance racing veteran Jack Roush, responded with a tiered upgrade system — Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3 — each building on the last. The Stage 3 represented the full package: engine, suspension, body, and interior all addressed under one roof.

What Roush did to the 4.6-liter 3-valve engine was significant. Their ROUSHcharger positive displacement supercharger — a Roots-type unit — pushed the factory engine's output from around 300 horsepower to a factory-rated 415 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque. Roush then recalibrated the ECM specifically to match that hardware, so the engine management and the forced induction were tuned together rather than bolted on and left to fight each other. That is an important distinction between a properly engineered supercharger package and an aftermarket add-on.

This particular 2006 Ford Mustang Roush Stage 3 carries Roush serial number 06-2034, which documents it as a numbered, traceable production vehicle — not a dealer add-on or post-sale conversion. It has 82 actual miles on the odometer. That is not a typo. The car was purchased new by Andrew J. Distler, initially titled through his company Yacht Interior Furnishings, then re-titled to Environmental Wood Inc. / ENVIRAWOOD, and finally re-titled to Andrew J. Distler personally. Every title transfer points to the same individual. This is documented, single-owner history from the day it left the dealership.

The owner did not leave it untouched in a corner. He chose to commission a full respray using the PPG Deltron system in Performance White, executed by Graveyard Classics at a cost of $11,000. He then had System X MACHX 10-Year Ceramic Coating applied in two coats — covering the full car, the rims, and the tires. He replaced the entire brake system, rebuilt and upgraded at a documented cost of $3,839.47. He replaced the throttle body and motor assembly, installed new spark plugs and ignition coils, had the fuel injection and induction system cleaned, and drained and replaced every fluid in the car — engine, power steering, brakes, rear differential, transmission, and coolant. The car was serviced as if it were going to be driven hard. It was then stored. The result is a 2006 Ford Mustang Roush Stage 3 that has been mechanically refreshed and cosmetically refinished, with 82 miles showing.

Features List

• Roush Serial Number 06-2034, documented numbered Stage 3 build
• 82 actual miles, single owner from new
• 4.6L 3-valve V8 with Roush ROUSHcharger positive displacement supercharger
• 415 HP / 385 lb-ft torque, Roush-calibrated ECM
• 5-speed manual transmission
• Roush Performance suspension — shocks, struts, springs, and sway bars
• 4-wheel power disc brakes — full system replaced and upgraded ($3,839.47)
• Stainless steel Magnaflow cat-back exhaust
• Roush 7-piece body kit — front fascia, chin spoiler, side skirts, rear fascia, rear wing
• Custom Cervini hood with dual vents
• Rear quarter window louvers
• DRL projector headlights with black housing
• Axiom Gen5 taillights with black housing
• Foose Design Legend 18-inch chrome wheels
• Nitto 275/40R18 tires
• Recently repainted — PPG Deltron system, Performance White, by Graveyard Classics ($11,000)
• System X MACHX 10-Year Ceramic Coating, two coats — full car, rims, and tires
• Roush Stage 3 electro-luminescent white-face gauge cluster with Jack Roush signature
• Jack Roush signature embroidered sport leather seats
• Sony GPS touchscreen head unit with rear camera
• Brushed aluminum Mustang sill plates
• WeatherTech floor mats
• Tinted windows
• Air conditioning, power windows, power locks, cruise control
• Throttle body and motor assembly replaced
• New spark plugs and ignition coils
• Fuel injection and induction system cleaned
• Royal Purple oil with HiFlo oil filter
• All fluids drained, flushed, and replaced — engine, power steering, brakes, rear, transmission, and coolant
• Fog lights

Mechanical

The foundation of the 2006 Ford Mustang Roush Stage 3 is Ford's 4.6-liter 3-valve V8, which in stock form produced approximately 300 horsepower in the GT. Roush's ROUSHcharger is a positive displacement supercharger — the same operating principle used in the original supercharged muscle cars of the 1960s — which delivers boost across a broad rpm range rather than building it only at high revs. The result is 415 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque, delivered through a 5-speed manual transmission. The Roush-calibrated ECM is the detail that separates this from a retrofit kit. The engine management was mapped to the specific supercharger configuration from the factory side of the build process, which means fueling, timing, and boost response are all working together.

Roush also addressed the suspension comprehensively for the Stage 3. Custom shocks, struts, springs, and sway bars were installed, lowering the car and firming the chassis response without turning it into a punishment instrument on public roads. The braking system has been fully replaced and upgraded since new — documented at $3,839.47 — so the car stops as well as it accelerates.

The exhaust is a stainless steel Magnaflow cat-back system, which routes through the Roush rear fascia and exits through rectangular tips flanking the ROUSH-embossed rear valance. The throttle body and motor assembly have been replaced, and the fuel injection and induction system have been cleaned. Fresh spark plugs, new ignition coils, Royal Purple oil with a HiFlo filter, and a complete fluid replacement across every system round out the mechanical preparation. The undercarriage photos confirm the structure is solid and consistent with the 82 miles claimed.

Interior

Sitting inside a 2006 Ford Mustang Roush Stage 3 is immediately different from a standard GT. The most obvious detail is the gauge cluster — Roush's electro-luminescent white-face unit with a Stage 3 tachometer face and Jack Roush's signature printed across the center information display. The speedometer reads to 140 mph and carries the Roush name across the face. The cluster also displays a PREMIUM FUEL ONLY reminder, which is consistent with the supercharged calibration.

The seats are Roush sport leather units with Jack Roush's signature embroidered into the seatback in matching thread — present on all four seating positions. The front seats show the two-tone tan and charcoal leather combination that was specific to these Stage 3 builds. At 82 miles, the leather has not been compressed or worn in the way that even lightly used cars typically show. The rear seat shows the same embroidered signature on both outboard positions.

The center console carries a Roush badge on the shifter surround, and a Sony GPS touchscreen head unit with integrated rear camera has been installed in the factory radio location, maintaining a clean appearance. WeatherTech floor mats protect the original carpeting throughout. Brushed aluminum Mustang sill plates greet entry at both doors. The door panels are tan, consistent with the rest of the interior, and show no wear. Power windows, power door locks, cruise control, and air conditioning are all present and functional.

Exterior

The 2006 Ford Mustang Roush Stage 3 body kit is a seven-piece system that transforms the profile of the S197 Mustang significantly. The front fascia is aggressive and low, integrating a chin spoiler and the DRL projector headlights in black housings that change the face of the car compared to the standard GT. Fog lights are integrated into the lower fascia openings. Side skirts run the rocker length and connect front and rear visually. The rear fascia carries ROUSH lettering embossed directly into the panel and flanks the dual rectangular exhaust outlets of the Magnaflow system. A rear wing completes the kit on the decklid.

The Cervini hood with dual functional vents is a separate upgrade from the body kit and replaces the standard GT hood. Rear quarter window louvers add a fastback-style visual detail consistent with the aggressive character of the overall package.

Foose Design Legend 18-inch chrome wheels are mounted with Nitto 275/40R18 tires. Chip Foose's Legend wheel was a specific aftermarket design that Roush offered as an option on Stage 3 cars during this era.

The paint is Performance White, recently resprayed by Graveyard Classics using the PPG Deltron system — a professional-grade refinishing product used in quality body shops, not a rattle-can or single-stage application. The work was invoiced at $11,000. Over that, System X MACHX 10-Year Ceramic Coating was applied in two full coats, covering the painted surfaces, the chrome wheels, and the tires. The windows are tinted.

Conclusion

The 2006 Ford Mustang Roush Stage 3 is not a car that shows up with documentation like this very often. Roush serial number 06-2034, 82 actual miles, a single traceable owner across three sequential title registrations, a $11,000 professional respray, ceramic coating, a fully replaced and upgraded brake system, and fresh mechanicals throughout — these are not things that happen to cars that were bought and forgotten. The owner bought it, treated it as an investment in the literal mechanical sense, and stored it. What arrives here is a supercharged, fully documented S197 Mustang Stage 3 that is both ready to drive and positioned as a collector piece.

If you want more information about this 2006 Ford Mustang Roush Stage 3, call Skyway Classics in Sarasota, Florida at 941-254-6608.

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