I need a battery for a 1988 Ford Msutang LX, hasn't ran in 16 years and I just want to get it cranking again?

Hasn't ran in 16 years, and I want to at least get it raining again Mustang 5.0 8 cylinder, convertible. Looking for something cheap to start off with.

Auto parts stores are always having sales. Just call a few and see what they have. Are you ready for a battery? A car that hasn't been started in that long should have the oil changed. A can of oil treatment wouldn't hurt either. The seals have to be dried out after that long. I would pull the plugs and squirt some oil in the cylinders too if it was mine.

If you want something cheap, go to Walmart. If you want it to last several years, go to NAPA (Legend battery).