Ford’s phenomenon, the Mustang, would receive its first styling update in 1967. As a result, noticeable changes for the 1968 model year would be minimal like the addition of side marker lights. We’re told this sweet-looking ’68 is a one-owner survivor that certainly presents well. The seller doesn’t believe it’s show-worthy, but it should still turn some heads at Cars & Coffee. Located in Chino Hills, California, this pony car is available here on craigslist for $21,500. Thanks for the heads up on this beauty, Barn Finder T.J.!
Until 1967, Ford had the so-called “pony car” market largely to itself (the Plymouth Barracuda was the lone exception). Chevrolet, Pontiac, American Motors, and even corporate cousin Mercury got in on the act. As such, the record 607,000 Mustangs sold in ’66 would fall to 472,000 in ’67 and again to 317,000 in ’68, yet it was still the sales leader of the pack.
We’re told the seller’s car is “all original.” So we assume the paint, interior and other features of the automobile are as they were when it was first delivered in September 1967. Because it’s an early 1968 model year build, it has the C-code 289 cubic inch V8 (2-barrel) rather than a 302 which came later. It’s paired with an automatic transmission and the seller says the car runs and drives good. The reported mileage is 91,000 and documentation is supposed to exist to substantial that.
The Candy Apple red paint is nice and shiny with no dents or rust present. It’s paired with a matching red interior with a center armrest and a black vinyl top. The carpeting is a bit faded and dyeing it or replacing it wouldn’t hurt. The white GT stripes accent the car nicely. Air conditioning is present, but we’re not certain that it wasn’t added later. The unit under the dash doesn’t look like the ones used by Ford with Mustangs from 1965-68.
This Ford is wearing a set of brand-new white-wall tires and those wire wheel covers were a hit back in the day (I had a set like them on my Mustang and they were liberated at the country fair one year). If you were looking for a well-maintained Mustang like this, market prices can easily top $30,000.
Wow! This car is downright striking! I’d love to roll up to cars & coffee in this!
Some clarifications:
A/C is likely aftermarket. Factory A/C was integrated into the dash starting in 1967 and I believe Ford’s dealer-installed units looked different.
Fog lights are not stock. This is not a California Special.
I’m unsure about the side stripe. Typically, 1968 Mustangs have a “C” stripe that outlines the “cove” on the bodysides, but I recall reading somewhere that the style of stripe on this car was available, too.
Nice car, if it’s real it is way too cheap.
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It would be interesting to know what that switch and light in the center part of the dash did.
Driving lights in the grille?
Believe this is resale red, not candy apple. (Note front license overspray.) Interior looks good, though.
This car’s been resprayed and judging by some of the images not very well.
Looks like a half-hearted attempt at a GT clone — GT gas cap, fog lights, tacky side stripe that wasn’t used on ’68s except for the Shelbys — though with the 289 2V this was never a GT. You needed the 302 4V or larger engine to get the GT package.
A/C as noted is aftermarket add-on. Though not highlighted in the write-up, the car has the optional bench seat instead of buckets. I had a ’67 Cougar with the bench and found it quite comfortable but it wasn’t a popular option.