For Sale: 1968 Ford Mustang in Columbus, Ohio

$72,995

Cruisin Classics is proud to present this simply stunning 1968 Ford Mustang Convertible. This Mustang underwent an extensive restoration about 10 years ago that included new paint, suspension improvements, a full engine rebuild, a new Tremec 5-speed transmission, and a new interior (we have a folder of receipts for the work done). The odometer reads only 2,987 miles and we believe that's how many miles it's been driven since restoration. With so few miles, it's not surprising that it looks, runs, and drives like it was just done. This Pony comes to us with a copy of it's Marti Report, which tells us that it was built at the Metuchen plant on 12/4/1967 as a C-code 289 2V car with a C-4 Cruise-O-Matic transmission, a black power top, power steering, AM radio, black standard bucket seat interior, and Highland Green paint (the same color as Steve McQueen's Bullitt car!). Let's take a closer look at this Mustang to see what's changed and what hasn't since it rolled of the line in New Jersey back in 1968...

This Mustang comes to us dressed in an exceptionally nice coat of Highland Green paint with only a few minor touchups - we would put it in the high driver quality category. Up front, sporty hood vents do double duty with hidden turn signal indicators for the driver. Below, bright chrome trim frames a black eggcrate grille that's flanked by bucketed headlights. A gleaming chrome bumper lies beneath. As you move around to the side of the car, the power-operated black convertible top comes into view - and it looks fantastic. The top looks like brand new, features a clear plastic rear window, and operates just as it should. Bright trim elements pop in the light, like the windshield surround, window trim, convertible top surround, door handles, and a rectangular drivers side mirror. The fenders both wear "Mustang" script badges and "running pony with red, white, and blue stripes" badges, all in great condition. This Mustang rides atop a set of 15" Argent and chrome 5-spoke wheels all wrapped in newer BF Goodrich Radial T/A's (2024) - a great look. The rear of the car features the iconic Mustang triple-taillights with bright trim, MUSTANG decklid lettering, another chrome bumper, chrome-ringed reverse lights on the lower valence, and a bright chrome GT gas cap at the center. Peaking out from underneath are a set of down-turned chrome exhaust tips. Take a look underneath the car to find a newer gas tank, a set of Thrush mufflers, and newer suspension components like adjustable shackles, leaf springs, bushings, and u-bolts.

Under the hood is a clean black engine bay that you'll be proud to show off at any car show. At the center is a Ford 289 V-8 that appears to be era correct (C6AE-6015-G 7J28). The engine was rebuilt completely by Hausfeld Classics in Springboro Ohio in 2016. The extensive work included resurfacing the block, decking the heads for raised compression, drilling the block for updated cooling passages, boring and honing the cylinders, and adding forged pistons, a double roller timing chain, a hydraulic roller camshaft, hydraulic roller lifters, new harmonic balancer, and new main & rod bearings. The block was then topped off with RPM aluminum heads, finned aluminum valve covers, an Edelbrock RPM intake, a Holley Brawler carburetor, and a chrome air cleaner. That's not all though, there's also an HEI distributor, a high-volume oil pump, a new water pump, new fuel pump, a Powermaster alternator, power steering, Ford Racing plug wires, and an Autolite battery cover. This aggressive V-8 is now mated up to a new Tremec 5-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels via a Ford 9" rear axle with open gears - perfect for freeway cruisin'. Stopping power comes courtesy of power front disc and rear drum brakes. Exhaust flows through Hedman headers and Thrush mufflers before exiting the tips with an awesome growl that's fitting for such a car. Other highlights under the hood include shock tower supports and a Monte Carlo bar.

The all-black interior of this Mustang is in keeping with the high level of quality exhibited by the exterior and engine bay - it's impressive to say the least. The black vinyl door panels feature bright trim, armrests, and cool fold-down door handles. A bright Ford sill plate and fresh black hook & loop carpet welcome you inside for a comfortable seat in one of the front buckets. Up front are new Procar seats dressed in black vinyl and in the rear is a re-covered bench dressed to match. The seats are all in like-new condition with no demerits. The front seats are outfitted with wide racing-style lap belts. Between the front seats is an aftermarket armrest/storage box console with cupholders. Ahead of that, rising from the floor, is a dog-leg shifter for the 5-speed manual with a black boot and black pattern knob. The driver is treated to a black leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with a working horn on a tilt column. The black dashpad ahead appears to be new and it's loaded with newer aftermarket analog gauges ringed with bright trim. There are gauges for oil, fuel, and water temp as well as a 140mph speedometer and an 8K tachometer. Above the gauges on the dash is a slider control for the working wipers. To the left of the gauges are controls for the heater and fan. Under the dash to the drivers right is the control for the power convertible top. In the center of the dash is a Custom Autosound AM/FM/Bluetooth stereo that plays your favorite tunes through Custom Autosound speakers set in aftermarket kick panels. While you're looking down at the kick panels, check out the chrome-trimmed pedals - yet another nice touch. Ahead of the front passenger is a Mustang badge that hovers above a glovebox which contains a reproduction owners manual. Back in the trunk is a carpeted logo mat, a new black vinyl boot cover still in the box, and the aforementioned folder of restoration receipts.

If you're on the hunt for a top-tier first-gen Mustang convertible, stop looking - you just found your dream car! This is a first-class restoration that not only looks great, but also runs and drives exceptionally well. The rebuilt 289 and the 5-speed Tremec provide the driver with an exhilerating driving experience while the interior offers comfort and style! Don't let someone else snatch this beauty up first, give our staff a call today and make it your own!

ENGINE
Ford 289ci V-8 Rebuilt with Forged Pistons and Hydraulic Roller Camshaft & Lifters (2016)
RPM Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Finned Aluminum Valve Covers
Edelbrock RPM Intake
Holley Brawler Carburetor
Chrome Air Cleaner
HEI Distributor
High-Volume Oil Pump
New Water Pump
New Fuel Pump
Powermaster Alternator
Power Steering
Ford Racing Plug Wires
Autolite Battery Cover
Hedman Headers and Thrush Mufflers
Newer Gas Tank
Shock Tower Supports and Monte Carlo Bar
Clean and Organized Black Engine Bay

TRANSMISSION
Tremec 5-Speed Manual
9" Ford Rear Axle with Open Gears
Dog-Leg Shifter

BRAKES
Power Front Discs and Rear Drums

EXTERIOR
Slick Highland Green Paint
Hood Vents with Drivers Turn Signal Indicators
Chrome Front and Rear Bumpers
High Quality Brightwork and Badging
Like New Power-Operated Black Convertible Top
Chrome GT Gas Cap
Chrome Exhaust Tips
Iconic Triple Taillights
15" Argent and Chrome 5-Spoke Wheels
BF Goodrich Radial T/A Tires (2024)

INTERIOR
New Black Vinyl Procar Front Bucket Seats
Re-Covered Black Vinyl Rear Bench Seat
Bla...for more information please contact the seller.