Vehicle Description
1968 Ford Mustang High Country Special Hardtop
In 1966, a very special promotional Mustang was produced to
commemorate the mountainous areas of the Rockies. These were sold
through dealerships in Colorado and had special badges. These were
the first cars in a line of limited edition, (besides the
Shelby's), classic Mustangs used to further enhance the interest in
their pony car. In fact, only 333 were made, approximately 39
convertibles, 20 fastbacks 2+2 and 274 hardtops!!! Calculations are
based on the fact that Ford produced 607,568 Mustangs in 1966
82.25% coupes, 5.88% fastbacks and 11.87% convertibles.
For consignment, possibly one of the rarest Mustangs we've had
gracing our halls in the form of a 1968 High Country Special
example. Complete with it's deluxe Marti Report, a 2004 AACA
National Sr win and 2010 AACA Grand National Senior win, and its
been meticulously restored down to the nut and bolt level, perfect
paint and no stones left unturned. So look, enjoy and breathe it
in, and if you so desire "pony" up the dough and take her
home!!
Exterior
Believe it or not this car was found in a barn in PA! It was taken
home and the process began. Totally taken apart and stripped,
blasted and it had no rust so no body paste is within these panels
so they are all certified original. They were then painted un
assembled, so no tape marks are present. Reassembled and put back
together in a whole so we not have the concours example before your
eyes. All paint, chrome, stripes, and badges are really pristine
and ready to show and if you want..go! Candy Apple Red with white
stickers, 14-inch styled steel wheels, the 68 rear with the intake
vents on the beginning of the quarters and slightly spoilered rear
and a bar of tail lights similar to the cobra of the day. This car
is just fabulous and is dressed to the nines on the OEM and
original factory exterior.
Interior
I'm seeing red, red, red, and it's all perfectly aligned and
preserved for the door panels which have a hint of chromed edging.
Seats are low back buckets with tuck and roll inserts and smooth
bolsters and appear as showroom. A rear bench, which I don't think
anyone has ever sat in, is in the back. Our consignor states this
is the ONLY one from this year to have a center console so I'll
have to take their word for it. The steering wheel and dash with
its dual squared off eyebrows for the red vinyl padded toppers and
black dash front are purely 68 Mustang design. T he sweep gauges in
front of the driver are in the form of 2 large and 3 small above
the lower recessed panel which houses the temperature controls, a
radio, a few pulls and the glovebox on the passengers side. Floors
are red carpeting which is being protected by rubber pony embossed
floor mats. A red tight headliner is above. Again I'll say just
perfect condition.
Drivetrain
So under the hood I get a change from red red, and see some black
and blue.. black for the bay and supports and blue for the block
and air cleaner covering. It's all like brand new and even better
in its 302ci V8 configuration. It has a 4-barrel carb on top, and a
C4 3-speed automatic on back. The rear axle weighs in at 8 inches
and 3.00 gears. Supple hoses and all showroom fer sur.
Undercarriage
If you purchase this car you will also need to purchase a larger
mirror to show off the underside. It's that good, with nary any
road dirt or rust, (EGAD don't even say that four this car!).
Independent coil springs for the front and leaf springs for the
back and drum braking all around.
Drive-Ability
Even though I sat in the back my experience was all excellent. All
working functions save for the backup lights which did not
illuminate, but all else was working just perfectly. A pleasure to
be inside.
There have been nearly 6000 cars coming through these doors, and
honestly very few have lived up to the standard this car has set.
It is very rare, it is very well done, and it is just a piece of
Ford motoring history. I'd snap this one up quickly as it's not
going to be long before it gets away. Like a pack of monkeys
storming through the jungle the low hanging bananas are going to
get taken. Oh We are ...the Old One.
8R01J168044
8-1968
R-San Jose, CA Assy Plant
01-Mustang Hardtop
J-302ci 4bbl V8 230hp
168044-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 65A-Mustang Hardtop
COLOR T-Candy Apple Red
TRIM 2D-Red Standard Vinyl Buckets
DATE 02U-July 2nd
DSO 51-Denver
AXLE 5-Ford 8" 3.00 Conventional
TRANS W-C4 Automatic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our
showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just
1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The
website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
