Vehicle Description
Looking great in its factory correct shade, this 1968 Ford Mustang
Coupe will provide all the evidence you need as to why it and its
first-generation Mustang stablemates created such a stir when
introduced. For the car enthusiast who is looking for more than an
eye-catching conversation piece, it's got a lot to offer, as its
combination of a nice tight ride and subtly modified engine make it
a great frequent driver, as well.
A legion of action movie enthusiasts may have been drawn to Ford's
Highland green metallic exterior that's featured on this classic
via the iconic move, "Bullitt," but it was a popular color choice
among Mustang buyers regardless, giving the cars it's graced a nice
understated but attractive look. It's in good form on this coupe,
showing a nice shine from front to back and no major blemishes. The
GT-style C stripes that run along the sides from front fender back
to the quarter panels provide a nice contrast to the verdant shade
around them, and they too remain impressively clean, with nice
sharp edges. Notice how the upper edges of those stripes remain
level and consistent as they transition from fender to door to
quarter panel, a good indication that this Mustang's panel
alignment is on point. The front and rear bumpers, as well as the
headlight and taillight casings - so often problem areas for
unsightly pitting on classic cars - also look good here, with nice,
smooth surfaces.
Climb inside and you'll find a very road-ready, black vinyl
interior that retains its original configuration. The low backed
buckets up front and the bench seat in back are still well-padded
and comfortable, just as you'd want in a frequent driver, and even
the quarter trim in back, often the recipient of passenger and
cargo damage, looks fresh and shiny. A clean expanse of black
carpeting runs underneath the seating, punctuated with a pair of
branded Mustang floor mats up front. The dash area is also in good
shape, with no tears on its pad above, and a set of easily readable
gauges sitting in the instrument cluster that are surrounded by
bezels still showing a nice chrome-colored finish. A set of four
in-dash registers teams with strong functioning air conditioning
and heat to keep you and your passengers comfortable when you
embark on your journeys and a retro-style AM/FM radio with an
auxiliary input stands by to handle your audio needs.
Clearly, Ford got things right when they built their 289 cubic inch
V8. As evidence, we submit that there are so many still out on the
road - a testament to their durability. The 289 sitting in this
tidy engine bay carries a 4-barrel carb, and is in good form,
starting easily and rumbling convincingly with a deep, dominant
exhaust note. It's bolted to a 3-speed automatic C4 transmission
that's also known for dependability to forge a drivetrain very
suitable for frequent driving. An export brace ties the two sides
of the engine compartment together and substantially reduces body
flex. This is a nice driver in all aspects, with smooth power
steering that remains impressively tight, and power brakes that
include discs up front - a welcome feature more commonly seen on
Mustang GTs - to provide fade resistant stopping power. This
classic Ford coupe rides on a set of 15" Magnum 500 wheels that are
outfitted with Cooper Cobra tires.
With its great combination of good looks and abiding road manners,
this 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe would be a great acquisition. Call
today!