Vehicle Description
What could be more fun than a clean 1968 Ford Mustang coupe with a
classic red paint job and a sweet-running 289 under the hood?
Nicely finished and clean from top to bottom, this Mustang has been
built as an all-around performer that you can be proud to show at
the local cruise nights.
There really isn't much you can do to an early Mustang to improve
its looks, so the fellow who built this one focused on getting it
straight instead. The sheetmetal appears to be all original, with
none of the usual tell-tale signs in the quarters, so you know this
was never a wreck. Two-stage urethane creates the shine, and the
paint is exactly right for a Mustang: bright and cheerful with a
hint of aggression. It also works really well with the slightly
more formal coupe body, and the white C-stripe works best on the
'67-68 models. A Mach I style hood scoop was installed and painted
to match the bodywork, while the original grille has been upgraded
with a set of GT fog lamps. Chrome bumpers have been retained front
and rear, as well as all the original Mustang emblems.
The car's black interior looks ready to cruise, thanks to a set of
factory bucket seats. Wearing nice reproduction seat covers, it has
a very correct look and remains comfortable enough to drive every
day. The floor is covered with original-style carpet, and the door
panels are accurate reproductions that lend an upscale feel to the
interior. A fat wooden steering wheel takes the place of the skinny
original piece, and there's a white-faced tach attached to the
steering column. Factory gauges remain in place as well, and even
though they're a little faded, they work properly. Entertainment is
compliments of a modern AM/FM/CD stereo system that has been
nestled into the original radio's spot in the dash and drives new
speakers located on the rear package shelf. You also get a
nicely-dressed trunk with a correct mat and full-sized spare tire
with matching cover.
As I mentioned, power comes from a 289 cubic inch V8 that has been
augmented with parts like an Edelbrock intake and 4-barrel
carburetor, new ignition system, and a set of long-tube headers. It
was originally a C-code 2-barrel engine, so it's a real V8 car, and
the extra power will always be welcome. The engine bay isn't showy
or detailed, although it's clean with satin black inner fenders and
Ford Blue on the block itself. Edelbrock contributed a set of cast
aluminum rocker covers and a matching air cleaner, creating a
clean, simple look that works well with the car's personality.
Those long-tube headers feed a FLowmaster dual exhaust system, and
the 3-speed automatic transmission snaps through the gears without
hesitation. Check out how clean the floors are, wearing just a hint
of red overspray, just like it should be. Wheels are late-model
pieces that resemble vintage Torque Thrusts and carry big 17-inch
Firestone rubber.
Great Mustangs are still out there, and many of them are still very
reasonably priced. This one has already had a lot of attention and
effort lavished upon it, and it shows. With a high-impact paint
job, that handsome interior, and a great-running small block under
the hood, it's the kind of fun car that populates most local shows
and cruise nights. Give us a call today!