Ford’s Mustang got its first restyle in 1967, so the 1968 models were mostly unchanged. The easiest way to tell a ’68 from a ’67 is the addition of side marker lights on the former. The 289 cubic inch V8 was phased in during 1968 in favor of the new 302, and the seller’s car must have been an earlier model since it once had a 289 under the bonnet. Missing its engine and maybe more, this 1968 Mustang coupe is available for a restoration here on eBay. You can take it home for $6,000 OBO from Deming, New Mexico.
One of the improvements from 1965-66 to 1967-68 was an enlargement of the engine compartment. That was done so big block engines could be accommodated and, in the Mustang’s case, a 390 CI V8. The seller’s car got the more ordinary 289 (2 or 4-barrel), paired with the desirable 4-speed manual transmission option. Extra dollars were expended on this car when new, as the Mustang came with the fancier interior and a roof-mounted console.
The body on this project car may be mostly okay since it’s spent a lot of time out in the New Mexico desert. The paint may be dark blue, and the interior cream colored. Mustang sales softened a bit to 317,000 units in ’68, but competition was coming at Ford from all angles, with the Chevy Camaro leading the charge.
If you require a title, you won’t get one with this vehicle. Presumably, a bill of sale and some sweet talking will do the trick with your state’s DMV. This is the second weather-worn vintage car we’ve seen this week from Deming, New Mexico.
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