Vehicle Description
This Mustang has been in one family since it was bought new in
Champagne, IL upon college graduation and before heading to
graduate school at UC Berkeley. With an MBA he was hired as an
instructor by College of Alameda, where he and the car have been
until a year ago it was given to his nephew. Virtually the entire
life of this car has been under a carport with a car cover. The
only recent work done on the car was mechanical repairs and tuning
to make it road worthy. Receipts are available totaling about
$5,600.The 1968 Mustang was little changed on the outside from it
1967 counterpart apart from the obvious side reflectors that were
now mandated. Most of the changes were in subtle refinements to the
interior and exterior. Cosmetically they had different simulated
side scoops. The 1968 scoop looked more like a vertical C whereas
the 1967 looked like air intake openings. Other changes included
the deletion of the horizontal grille bars. The grille featured a
running Mustang inside a corral in the center of the grille. There
was also the deletion of the F-O-R-D letters at the front of the
hood, simplification of the quarter panel ornament, and many safety
features (increasing governmental regulations). New options for '68
included an AM/FM stereo radio, rear window defogger (coupe and
fastback only) and re-designed front power disc brakes. The
interior also received a shock absorbing steering column, fold down
door handles and more comfortable seats. The 289 cubic inch 2-bbl.
V8 engine was installed in the 1968 Mustangs up until December of
1967, then it was replaced with the 302 cubic inch 2-bbl. V8. This
Mustang is an early '68 production 289 V8, but with a 4-bbl. carb
mounted.The miles showing for this Mustang may be original, as the
owner (now 81) rarely left Alameda Island and the car sat for a
number of years, started periodically to keep the battery and
fluids active. We know of no accident history.This Mustang, with
new tires, can be used as-is: from 20 feet it's an attractive car;
the interior is especially good. It is a great candidate for
restoration as it has relatively little surface rust, and no
serious rust. The combination of colors is striking and apparently
rare (articles have been written about turquoise Mustangs).The car
has just been professionally appraised at $15,500 - we offer it at
$12,900 for a quick sale. It can be seen by appointment only in our
display warehouse in Lockeford, near Lodi, CA (40 minutes from
Sacramento, 45 from Modesto, and 75 from Oakland). Engine: 289 ci
V8, 4-bbl. CarburetorTransmission: 3-speed automaticColors: Tahoe
Turquoise Metallic with Pastel Parchment Vinyl seatsOdometer: 58024
milesVIN: 8FO1C202666 Visit My Car Guy online at
www.mycarguy-sf.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us
at (415) 860-1505 today to schedule your test drive.
