Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is excited to offer this ONE
OWNER 1968 Ford Mustang for sale. Its owner purchased it new from
Hull-Dobbs Ford in Memphis, TN on 2/3/1968, it has been driven an
average of just over 3400 miles per year over these last 55 years.
According to the original dealer sales contract, this Diamond Blue
Mustang hardtop coupe came with a the following features (as listed
in order on the contract/invoice): 3-Speed Cruise O'Matic automatic
transmission, Power Steering, WSW Tires, Radio, Wheel Covers, lap
belts, Black Vinyl Roof, Air Conditioning, 289 V-8 Engine, Tinted
Glass, and R/C L H Mirror, and went out the door for $3223.75. Of
course, over the 55 years that its owner has had the car, it has
been maintained well, and has been repainted twice. The drivetrain
is original to the car, with the engine having been overhauled at
179,400 miles in 2004. The black vinyl top was removed during one
of the repaints, and they elected not to replace it. The factory
air conditioning system still cools, but it has not been converted
to R134a, so it's operating on R12 refrigerant at reduced cooling
efficiency. The original AM radio (which is in the trunk) was
replaced by an AM/FM/Cassette head unit. It does still wear WSW
(white sidewall) tires, but they are now radials (and not the
original bias ply tires that have long since been replaced). The
interior shows evidence of its originality, with the metal panels
in the rear seat area showing some discoloration of the paint. The
seats have been recovered in a nice two-tone synthetic leather, and
the carpet shows little wear (but some age-related discoloration).
Overall, this is a true survivor car that has seen proper
preventive maintenance throughout its life, and has been kept by a
respectful owner, who also put in some occasional restorative
expenditures to ensure that it could be enjoyed for the 55 years
it's been in the hands of its original purchaser. Original
documentation will come with the car, along with receipts that
they've kept throughout its history. This car is more than just a
mode of transportation, it's a slice of Americana. Call or email
our Houston Showroom today!
