Vehicle Description
Cool colors, a built 351 under the hood, and a big stack of
receipts make this 1968 Ford Mustang fastback a winner in anyone's
book. Bristling with more than 350 horsepower and a Tremec 5-speed
transmission, this pretty pony represents an A-list piece of muscle
with the goods to deliver on the promises its bodywork makes.
Finished in a handsome shade of medium green that looks an awful
lot like original Lime Gold, this fastback looks exactly like the
kind of car that would be prowling Woodward Avenue back in the
late-60s. It's subtle but there's no mistaking a predatory Mustang
fastback, and we do have to say that it's nice to see one that
isn't Highland Green for a change. Build quality is great, with
straight sheetmetal, great gaps, and sharp details, all topped by
an paint job that's holding up well and has a correct look. Experts
will spot the scoops in the quarter panels, which are an aggressive
look borrowed from the Shelby parts book, and the dual exhaust
protrudes through the rear valence, which is always an awesome
look. The chrome bits, including front and rear bumpers, the pony
emblem, and the lovely taillights, all appear to be in original
condition and look great.
Two-tone buckets have been restored to factory specifications using
correct reproduction seat covers, and thanks to new foam
underneath, they're supportive and comfortable. Matching door
panels are in great condition, and there are recent carpets on the
floor, so it all has a consistent look. That fat wood-rimmed
steering wheel isn't stock, of course, but it looks great in the
vintage Mustang's interior and shows off the gauges to great
effect. Auxiliary gauges have been mounted under the dash in the
usual spot, just ahead of the shifter for the Tremec 5-speed manual
gearbox, which is a massive improvement to any early Mustang. A new
AM/FM stereo head unit has been expertly massaged into the dash,
and feeds speakers discreetly hidden out of sight. Open the trunk
and you'll find a correct mat, clean sheetmetal, and a full-sized
spare with cover.
According to the extensive receipts that accompany this car, the
351 cubic inch Windsor V8 comes from Fetters Racing Engines, and
features World Products heads, a Comp Cams camshaft, an Edelbrock
carburetor and intake, and all-new components throughout. Making a
dyno-proven 350 horsepower, it barks and snarls like there's a big
cam inside and it has been expertly tuned so it runs right.
Dress-up pieces include the valve covers and air cleaner, and the
ignition system is by MSD. While they had it apart, they also
installed a giant aluminum radiator, fabbed up new fuel and
transmission cooler lines, and repainted the crossmembers and
installed a new oil pan. A rebuilt front suspension and fresh
shocks all around improve handling (this might be the best handling
fastback we've ever driven), and the ceramic-coated long-tube
headers and a new dual exhaust system with X-pipe and stainless
mufflers sounds magnificent. All the parts related to the 5-speed
are new, including the clutch and flywheel, and the 9-inch has
signs of recent work. Those lovely Torque Thrust wheels are the
ideal choice and wear staggered 215/60/15 front and 255/60/15 rear
blackwall radials that totally stuff the wheel wells.
Documented with tons of work recently completed (the engine alone
has more than $7500 in receipts), this hi-po fastback is ready to
rock. If you've wanted a fastback, nice ones don't get much better
than this. And man does this thing drive and handle great. Call
today!