Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a professional rotisserie restoration
428 cubic inch FE V8
Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
Ford 9-inch rear axle
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
17-inch American Racing Shelby Cobra wheels
Dynomax exhaust
Rangoon Red paint / Black stripes
Sale includes: Restoration photos / Restoration receipts / A Deluxe
Marti Auto Works Report
A new year often inspires thoughts about the future. Planning,
resolutions and idealizing what should be instead of optimizing
what is. But whatever happened to the 'here and now'? You know,
living in the moment and enjoying what we have as opposed to
fighting for constant betterment and forever prolonging joy. So
many enthusiasts are enthralled with owning the biggest, baddest
and awesome-est garage trophy that they completely lose sight of
the reason they fell in love with cars in the first place. I mean,
have you ever met any seasoned gearhead who reminisces about huge
residuals or plastic trophies? That's why inventory like this sweet
'68 Mustang is such a soothing breath of fresh air. Sure, it's a
stellar classic that wears a professional restoration. And yes,
it's likely that it'll build some value and grab a few trophies.
But it's also the kind of car you buy because you actually enjoy
working on, driving in, and playing with Detroit's finest metal.
So, if you've been nodding in agreement with everything you just
read, this slick Ford belongs in your garage!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Subjected to a professional, rotisserie restoration that was
documented through a series of photos, this razor-sharp pony
combines one of Ford's best powerplants with one of the Mustang's
best profiles. The car's build, an intense project that was
punctuated by hundreds of hours of labor, mixed solid sheetmetal
with tedious blocking and thorough stripping. Once that steel was
well aligned and fully prepped, a vivid layer of Rangoon Red
2-stage was complemented with a wide hood stripe, accented with
traditional C-stripes and raised to an excellent shine. And today,
this authentic S-code 'stang is a show-quality resto-mod that
enhances both driving and comfort.
There's no debating the curb appeal of a clean Mustang fastback.
And in the 21st century, it doesn't get much better than this
Ford's racy combination of carefully polished pigment and ornate
factory bolt-ons. At the front of the car, a stainless-trimmed
grille hangs a corralled pony emblem between modern headlights,
correct GT driving lamps, a bright bumper and bullet-style parking
lights. At the top of that grille, a peaked hood founds a
satin-finished scoop in front of mirrored stainless, satin wipers
and like-new glass. At the sides of that glass, a simple profile
hangs traditional door handles and a correct mirror over stylish
"GT" emblems, requisite marker lamps and dent-free rocker guards.
And at the back of that profile, a stainless-trimmed valance
centers intricate "M U S T A N G" lettering above contoured
taillights, a red-trimmed fuel filler, polished Magnaflow exhaust
tips and a second bright bumper.
ENGINE
The whole point of transforming a classic into a resto-mod is
upgrading existing componentry. And the builders of this top-notch
Mustang did exactly that by replacing the car's already stout V8
with 428 cubic inches of Ford-Edsel bliss! At the top of the
polished and rebuilt mill, a single-snorkel air cleaner utilizes
functional ram air induction to drop oxygen in to a big Edelbrock
carburetor. Below that juice box, an Edelbrock Performer intake
rides between factory Ford heads that are equipped with polished
"POWER BY FORD" valve covers. At the front of those heads, a
familiar points distributor shoots spark through loomed 7mm
Standard Triple Silicon cables, which snake around Hooker long-tube
headers. In front of those wires, factory pulleys spin a rebuilt
alternator opposite modern power steering. And at the front of
those ancillaries, a shrouded fan cools a fresh aluminum radiator.
Aesthetically, the Ford Blue block rides in a slick, Satin Black
engine bay that appears to have seen very little road time. And
high quality components, like color-keyed fluid lines, color-keyed
dipsticks and a polished power steering reservoir provide subtle
visual detail.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
At the bottom of this Ford, a spotless undercarriage houses solid,
body-matched floors that are mapped with a roster of
restoration-fresh parts. Behind the buff FE, a proven Tremec
5-speed twists a back-braced 9-inch axle. That drivetrain rolls on
a fully rebuilt suspension that's complete with front and rear sway
bars. Turns come courtesy of modern power rack-and-pinion steering.
Stops are provided by four power-assisted calipers, which squeeze a
quartet of drilled rotors. The aforementioned headers dump spent
gases in to aluminized pipes, which employ an H-shaped crossover
and throaty Dynomax mufflers. And power scorches the pavement
through American Racing Shelby Cobra wheels, which twist 225/45ZR17
Continental ExtremeContacts in front of 255/40ZR17 Continental
ExtremeContacts.
INTERIOR
Between the doors, a crisp interior mixes fresh black vinyl with
miles of monochromatic trim. Top dead center, factory-style buckets
span optional shoulder belts. A dual-cowl dash hangs blue-lit
telemetry and a sprawling Carrol Shelby signature over a familiar
Philco radio. At the floor, a simple Hurst shifter surfs a sea of
fade-free carpet. At the roof, a tight headliner backs a dual-mode
mirror. At the sides of the car, ornate door panels frame
traditional handles. In front of the driver, a factory steering
wheel laps a patriotic Mustang emblem. And behind the cockpit, a
clean trunk features a plenty of space to haul trophies.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
According to Kevin Marti of Marti Auto Works, this clean coupe was
bolted together in Metuchen, New Jersey on March 20th, 1968. Here's
a thorough breakdown of the car's Deluxe Marti Auto Works
Report.
DOOR DATA:
SERIAL NUMBER: 8T02S185326
8 - 1968 model year
T - Built in Metuchen, New Jersey
02 - Mustang Fastback
S - 390 cubic inch, 4V V8
85,326th Ford vehicle scheduled for production at Metuchen
63A - Mustang Fastback
I - Ford #2041-A Lime Gold paint
2A - Black Standard vinyl interior with bucket seats
20C - Scheduled for build on March 20th, 1968
11 - Boston Ordering District
G - 3.25 Equa-Lok axle
5 - 4-speed, wide-ratio manual transmission
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
Black paint stripe
GT Equipment Group
4-speed, wide-ratio manual transmission
Locking differential
F70x14 Wide Oval white sidewall nylon tires
Power disc brakes
Power steering
AM radio
Remote control driver's mirror
DELIVERED TO: Brodhead Ford Sales Inc. of Dover, New Hampshire
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
A vintage Owner's Manual
Restoration photos
Restoration receipts
The aforementioned Deluxe Marti Auto Works Report
A set of floor mats
It's difficult to imagine the automotive world without Mustangs.
They've been a staple in the collector car market for decades, and
it's very rare to find a well-executed restoration that carries an
asking price of roughly half its build cost. If you're looking for
a highly desirable classic that'll provide years of weekend fun,
don't miss the chance to claim this awesome Ford!