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.
Again, Deming, NM…does it come with a Rambler American?
$6,000 for this moth-eaten hulk? They must be on the peyote!
The dash looks like it melted! You’ve really got to put some effort into getting a car this abused.
If you have a rotted out Northern Mustang with a nice interior. Then this is the car for you. The New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada sun will bake out all the bad stuff from a steel body. But it over bakes the interiors. (I know this from constant, every day experience!) I’m betting, if this car lived it’s life in New Mexico, then this thing is solid as a rock. I would rather rebuild an interior than chase tin worms anyday. A 3 pedal 4 speed solid Mustang is a great start on a restoration project or hot rod. And the price is not terrible. Being an early Mustang (and yes, I know the values have been dropping)
Everything is available for these cars. With some searching and careful purchases. This could be very cool for not a ton of money. The paint job being the most expensive. (Might be a good car to learn to paint on!?)
I agree with you, if you have the time and money for a resto project, this is not a bad deal, if you have friends in Juarez Mexico, you can get this interior and body done for about 5gs, and I bet with 3,500 cash, you can get this PONY from the seller in Deming
Looks like a great blank canvas. Wish I was in a position to take advantage of this mustang. Looks solid and it’s not a sportsroof. As mentioned by Wayne “A 3 pedal 4 speed solid Mustang is a great start on a restoration project or hot rod.” Though I’d shy away from the restoration angle and just build a solid driver with a few structural upgrades for improved performance. A healthy 289/302 to lead the charge would do it for me.
I like reading the optimism and what might be for this car, Wayne and robt.
Wow, those are some clean shock towers. You’d have to examine in person but from the pics that appears to be a good starting point. Personally, I’d rather have a nice crisp interior with new parts than have to cut and weld etc. A nice 4 spd coupe is worth almost $40k nowadays. Might be worth it.
i guess original sheet metal is worth 5k if there is a title