Vehicle Description
From boulevard cruising to road course bruising, it's hard to find
a better all-around performer than the Ford Mustang. And now that
One Ford has firmly established the model as a global tour de
force, the market for exclusive, investment grade ponies is only
going to get more competitive. A claimed 3-time MCA Concours Gold
winner, and believed to have been driven only 23,509 miles, this
magazine-featured Shelby certainly raises the bar. Presently, the
car rolls as a fully-sorted head turner that packs a superb
302/4-speed drivetrain in an original interior and correct Acapulco
Blue paint. And, if you're in the market for an awesome blue chip
collectible that's the perfect fit for show fields and well-shaped
financials, it's the pedigreed nobility you've been waiting
for!
According to this stellar drop-top's Deluxe Marti Auto Works
Report, it was assembled on March 7th, 1968 in Metuchen, New Jersey
with the following door data and optional equipment:
DOOR PLATE:
Serial Number: 8T03JXXXXXX-XXXX
8 - 1968 model year
T - Assembled at Ford's Metuchen manufacturing facility
03 - Shelby Convertible
J - 302 cubic inch 4V V8
XX,XXXth Mustang scheduled for production at Metuchen
X,XXXth Shelby scheduled for production
76B - Shelby Convertible
D - Ford #3077-A Acapulco Blue paint
6A - Black D�cor bucket seats
13C - Scheduled to be built on March 13th, 1968
8D2780 - Home Office Reserve ordering district under order number
2780
1 - 3.89 standard axle ratio
5 - 4-speed manual transmission
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Black, power convertible top that's complete with a glass
backlite
Extra Cooling Package
Visibility Group
Wheel lip moldings
Power steering
Power front disc brakes
Tilt-Away steering column
AM radio
Interior D�cor Group
Heavy duty battery
Tachometer that's complete with a trip odometer
Assembled six days ahead of schedule, this striking GT350 was
shipped to Schmidt Ford Sales in Baltimore, Maryland and, thanks to
its awesome combination of killer power and So Cal style, helped
keep the "America" in the home of America's National Anthem. After
three decades of excellent maintenance and minimal driving, Conover
Racing & Restoration of Hanover, Pennsylvania orchestrated a highly
detailed, frame-off rebuild that reworked all the car's panels into
super smooth surfaces. Once those surfaces were fully prepped,
displaying a precise level of fit and finish, correct Acapulco Blue
base was buried in a thick clearcoat shell. And once that clear was
sanded and buffed, correct "G.T.350" side stripes were laid over a
fantastic, mirror-like shine. The result is one top notch Shelby
showpiece that, until recently, anchored a serious muscle car
collection and, presently, could hedge any major investment
portfolio.
Shelby's GT line threw fuel on the muscle car fire by not only
adding power, but also introducing some of the coolest and most
aggressive Mustang design cues ever created. At the leading edge of
this slick pony, a pristine chrome bumper dissects a correct Shelby
grille which hangs familiar Lucas driving lamps between bright
halogen headlights and bullet-style parking lamps. At the top of
that grille, a broad "SHELBY" script leads the eye past satin
lanyards to a lightweight fiberglass hood that's founded in clean
glass and straight stainless trim. At the sides of that glass,
correct quarter scoops and a small chrome mirror combine with fresh
Cobra emblems and correct Shelby fender caps to lend the car's
profile an aggressive, yet finished appearance. And at the back of
that profile, a familiar Shelby decklid hangs a second "SHELBY"
script over correct tail lamps, a handsome Cobra fuel filler, a
second chrome bumper and highly detailed reverse lights.
For 1968, Ford authorized a special, high performance version of
its venerable 302 for specific use by Shelby in their newly
christened Cobra GT350. Lift this Mustang's lightweight hood and
you'll find an authentic J-code V8 that includes a hotter cam,
heavy-duty connecting rods and a nodular iron crank. Completely
rebuilt during the car's extensive restoration, that once-and-done
mill twists a stout 315 horsepower into 333 lb./ft. of impressive
torque! At the top of the rugged Windsor block, a finned and
painted air cleaner jams oxygen into a correct aluminum intake via
proven Holley carburetion. At the sides of that intake, high-flow
heads hang attractive Cobra valve covers between upsized valves, a
FoMoCo breather and low-restriction exhaust manifolds. The engine's
fires are lit by a traditional points distributor, which sequences
spark through fresh Autolite Radio Resistance plug wires. That fire
is kept at bay by a correct Extra Cooling Package, which includes
pliable Autolite hoses, reproduction screw clamps and a correct
FoMoCo radiator. And the whole process is kicked into motion by a
tagged Autolite battery, which jolts current through snazzy
Autolite cables. Aesthetically, this Mustang's exceptionally
detailed engine bay appears very close to original, featuring an
even combination of Ford Blue and Satin Black paint under a series
of correct marks and decals. And everything, from the car's fresh
brake booster to its factory-installed smog controls, is
fully-sorted and ready to roll.
Take one look under this awesome Ford and you'll find exceptionally
clean, expertly detailed floors that are every bit as solid as the
car's straight exterior panels. Behind the legendary V8, a correct
Toploader 4-speed spins a rugged Ford 9-inch that's fitted with
beefy, 3.89 gears. At the front of that drivetrain, straight
control arms hang correct power steering between correct power disc
brakes. At the back of that drivetrain, correct leaf springs hang
traditional, power-assisted drums at the edges of a fresh stainless
fuel tank. At the center of the car, an aluminized, true-dual
exhaust system funnels spent gases through an H-shaped crossover,
small resonators, a transverse muffler and slick stainless tips. At
the edges of the car, power flows through concours-correct, NOS
E70-15 Goodyear Speedway 350s, which are wrapped around razor-sharp
Shelby 10-spokes. And everything, from this Ford's oxide-primered
floors to its correctly marked driveshaft, looks as good as the day
it left the factory.
Inside the car's impressive cockpit you'll find an original Deluxe
interior that's been painstakingly maintained for close to 47
years. The first thing you'll notice is an old school wood-rimmed
and chrome-trimmed steering wheel that spins around a tagged
Tilt-Away column. Above that steering wheel, a great-looking dash
frames a correct 140 MPH speedometer and correct 8,000 RPM
tachometer next to a vintage radio and twice autographed glove box.
In front of that dash, plush vinyl seats, which still feel cushy
and well sprung, present virtually no evidence of sun damage or
rot. Beneath those seats, fade-free carpet and bright stainless
sills center an original Ford shifter and Cobra-branded console
between color-keyed mats and authentic Stewart Warner gauges.
Opposite that carpet, an original roll bar complements a correct
black top. At the sides of that roll bar, stylish door panels
feature correct stainless trim, standard chrome handles and
matching wood accents. And behind the passengers, a clean trunk
centers an original spare between correct decals and a simple
mat.
As you might imagine, the sale of this investment grade Ford
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