Vehicle Description
1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
The 1969 Mustang was an important year for the classic Ford pony
car for many reasons, including some major changes in the engine
specifications and power. The styling of the 68 car was a
combination of refining the new from last year body style and the
addition of federally mandated safety changes, including rear side
marker lights. Changes for the 68 Mustang's interior were minor,
overall trim detail changed very little, however due to tightening
national safety regulations, a new collapsing steering column was
added in Mustangs, as well as other cars of the day and was
designed to have a crush zone to absorb some of the shock of a,
(possibly non seat belted), driver in an impact.
A marriage made in heaven with Gulfstream Aqua on the exterior, a
snazzy 2 tone aqua interior, and a black canvas convertible top.
Purchased by our consignor, the 3rd owner in 2003, and barely
driven 500 miles during his ownership, the body being restored
during this time, and the floorboards being treated to rust
remediation then the interior being treated to an update with new
carpeting, door panels, window seals and new bezels, this all
leaves me whispering I do, I do...really love this car!
Exterior
Bathed in a very nicely applied Gulfstream Aqua, straight steel
abounds. Gaps are consistent and straight and only some minor
scratches and chips are noted in the finish. The iconic hockey
stick cove is present in the rear quarters and it flows into the
doors. From the front bumper, deeply inset grille, galloping horse,
and side trimmings as well as rocker trim, all of the chrome is
very nice with no dimpling or dulling. For 1968 styling stayed
slightly more aggressive than seen on the prior years with a simple
grille and deeper headlights, and on the back the former outward V
shaped sergeant stripe tail lights have now been inverted to
inward, but still using 6 individual lights. Really, the largest
difference between this year and the prior is the addition of side
marker lighting. The original wheels have been retained and show
withchrome wire spoke covers and faux knock offs all wrapped in
nearly new 19575R14 deeply treaded thin whitewall rubber. A black
power actuated canvas top in near showroom condition with a glass
rear window is the dollop of whipped cream on top if you will.
Interior
The lowering of the ceremonial convertible, (a rite of summer here
in our Hallowed Halls), and we see 2 tone aqua vinyl that is all in
excellent condition. The door panels are light aqua painted uppers
and lowers, and vinyl covered dark aqua new panels in the middle
with just a touch of chrome trim surround make things just perfect.
The front buckets continue with dark aqua kiwi vinyl vertically
stitched inner panels, and smooth crinkle light aqua bolsters. This
continues into the back seat bench as well. The buckets flank the
carpeted hump with the chrome T handle shift lever dead center and
within the driver's reach. A dual squared off eyebrow design is
reserved for the dash top and this plays in black and is above some
aqua for the painted metal on the bottom of the dash. We can note
the original instrument cluster with new bezels and the original
collapsiblecolumn padded steering wheel is fronting it all. Aqua
carpet is in good condition,because it is nearlynew, flooding all
the floors. Aqua carpetedfloor matsprotect the carpet and looking
way back into the trunk we see very good condition OEM square plaid
vinyl lining throughout as well as the jack and tool bag and spare
tire cover, all looking like new.
Drivetrain
The correct 289ci V8 resides within the original and well restored
engine bay. A blue block and cylinder heads support the 2-barrel
carb on top and then the icing on the cake is the factory correct
Ford Blue air cleaner assembly. On the back is a C4 3-speed
automatic and putting power to the ground is a Ford 8" 2.79 geared
axle assembly.
Undercarriage
A well restored and used undercarriage presents with no invasive
rust and only minor surface rust and patina on the suspension
components, unibody and flooring. Drum brakes are seen all around,
and single exhaust sends spent fossils through a stock style muffle
to announce the V8's melody. All good down below with independent
coil spring suspension up front and leaf springs out back.
Drivability
Twas a nice day indeed, so we put the top down while me and my
cohort went for a jaunt. We found this car to run well, handle
nicely, shift smoothly, and corner with ease. We noted all
functions save for the brake lights not lighting, the high beam
switch being stuck, and the right rear window regulator not working
were...well...functional!
An older example still maintaining its luster, sporty interior, and
smooth-running power plant. Very nice paint, clean tear free power
operating convertible top, sporty wheels, and shiny chrome and
trim. I feel we will be together at least until death do us
part.
8F03C191242
8-1968
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
03-Mustang Convertible
C-289ci V8 2bbl
191242-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 76A-Mustang Convertible Standard Buckets
COLOR F-Gulfstream Aqua
TRIM 2K-Light Aqua Crinkle Vinyl, Dark Aqua Kiwi Vinyl
DATE 09E-May 9th
DSO 37-Buffalo
AXLE 2-Ford 8" 2.79 Conventional
TRANS W-C4 Automatic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
