Vehicle Description
The recipe is simple: take one vintage Mustang, add a V8, fill it
with accessories, then dress it in handsome blue paint. In reality,
the application of the recipe is somewhat more challenging, but
this 1968 Ford Mustang coupe absolutely nails it.
This pony isn't about investments and numbers-chasing, it's about
traditional Mustang performance. And a big part of that appeal is
making one of the greatest designs of all time into something that
makes people stop in their tracks. This great-looking blue Mustang
is arguably over-restored, since no 1968 Mustang ever had paint
this shiny on the showroom floor, and it's quite fresh, having been
completed in the not-too-distant past. Look closely and you'll be
hard pressed to even find a few minor flaws, but I'm pleased to see
that they let the original shape speak for itself, and it speaks
beautifully. Gaps are excellent, the panels are straight, and there
aren't many Americans who can't imagine themselves behind the wheel
of this coupe. Chrome and stainless is quite good, giving this
coupe a high-quality look that isn't just an illusion, with some
parts, such as the door handles, likely being original. There's
also a black vinyl top that helps dress it up a bit without
removing that Mustang attitude, leaving us with one great-looking
coupe.
The fairly stock look inside is a result of blending original and
reproduction pieces seamlessly to give it a very inviting look.
Most of the soft components are new, including the seat covers and
carpets, while the door panels also appear to be recent and
inserted into original door skins. You're going to love the center
console, which houses the automatic shifter and the factory "garage
door" storage area up front, adding a very sporty look, and there's
a powerful AM/FM/CD stereo with speakers throughout the interior
and a subwoofer in the trunk. This car originally had A/C, and the
whole system has been upgraded with modern components, so it blows
ice cold and remains easy to service. And one glance in the trunk
is proof that this car has probably led an easy life, and the
full-sized spare is just a good idea.
The VIN says this car should be carrying a 289 cubic inch V8, which
is what currently lives under the hood. Equipped with a chrome
dress-up kit, the car delivers on the performance promises made by
the appealing blue paint. It's mostly stock, but the intake
manifold is topped by an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor instead of
the original 2-barrel while the A/C system is entirely new and the
structure is reinforced with an export brace and Monte Carlo bar.
It runs extremely well, with smooth torque befitting the
semi-formal coupe, but a ripping performance soundtrack when you're
running hard. The C4 3-speed automatic transmission shifts crisply
and makes this an effortless cruiser and power steering and power
front disc brakes are always welcome features in an early Mustang.
A mellow-sounding dual exhaust system gives it that traditional
Mustang sound and the tub has been reinforced with a set of
subframe connectors that make a notable difference. Period Torque
Thrust wheels look right and carry fresh 225/60/14 BFGoodrich
radials.
This is the Mustang you've been dreaming about since you were nine
years old. Go ahead; at this price, it's about time you owned a
Mustang. Give us a call today!