Vehicle Description
It's one of the most iconic models in American automotive history,
responsible for creating a subcategory that had never even existed
before. After all, while Mustangs weren't the first "muscle cars",
they were definitely the first "pony cars", and their sheer
popularity created serious disruption in the industry, prompting
their competitors to scramble for worthy opponents to battle Ford's
rousing success. It only takes one quick look at this 1968 Mustang
GT tribute and you can see what that fuss was all about.
The Mustang nameplate saw quite a bit of change in its early years,
going from two-seater to four even before its initial release, then
growing in size and power over the years before scaling back down
later. As you can see here, decked out in Sunlit Gold Metallic
paint (its original color) and signature C-shaped GT stripes, 1968
caught Mustang at a very good time. Ford had increased its
dimensions to allow for more room in the engine compartment and
create a decidedly more rugged appearance than preceding models,
while still sticking to the "long hood, short rear deck" formula
that had proven to be so successful. This is a really nice paint
job - with very even coloring underneath a great clearcoat to
produce a convincing shine from all angles. Up above, the black
vinyl top is in great condition, with no peeling or tears and a
deep black hue. Those level, blemish-free bumpers, clean chrome
trim and tight lines between body panels add to the finished look
we all seek in classics like this one.
The black vinyl interior has been impressively restored. Those
low-backed buckets in front and the bench in back have been brought
back to life with a faithful recreation of the upholstery this
Mustang left its Dearborn, Michigan assembly line with nearly 50
years ago. Just below, the stretch of black carpeting shows no
perceptible wear and features a pair of GT floor mats up front.
Just beyond the stock Mustang steering wheel, an assortment of new
gauges sits in the instrument cluster with chrome bezels, a welcome
change from the wear-induced primer color you often see in this
area, even in restored Mustangs. Another well-looked after detail
is the center console, with its straight surface, smoothly opening
storage door and clean chrome insert. In the tidy trunk you will
find a proper Ford plaid fabric mat and a full-sized factory spare
also properly covered.
The original C-code 289-cubic inch V8 sits paired with the
also-original C4 3-speed automatic transmission in a highly
detailed engine bay. The small block is in fine form, and now
sports a 4-barrel carb that replaces the factory 2-barrel to add a
little more muscle. The power brakes now featuring Wilwood discs up
front to make this Mustang an impressively agile performer. Take a
look underneath and you'll see a surprisingly clean undercarriage.
The steering and suspension components all look very fresh and the
floor pans and axle housing look as if they've never even been
driven over a puddle. This late '60s category-killing classic sits
on a set of 17" Vintage Wheel Works rims, wrapped with Fusion ARI
radials.
If you're looking for a great example of the Ford pony car mystique
that captured the unprecedented attention of car buyers and
continues to inspire a legion of classic car enthusiasts to this
day, you have to check out this 1968 Ford Mustang GT tribute. Call
today!