The key here is in the title of the ad: “J Code Project.” You can see this 1968 Mustang Fastback for yourself here on ebay and decide if it has you hook, line, and sinker, or whether it’s more like snagging your line on an old sneaker. I know what it means to LOL, but how often does that happen spontaneously in life? Not often enough, but I literally almost did a spit-take when I opened the browser window on this car. It’s a decrepit hulk, a “project” in the true sense of the word, and that’s only slightly mitigated by the fact that it comes with a J Code engine. But if you’re intrigued, find a way to Hookstown, PA, and make your inspection. You’’ll find the car at a bid price of $5,700 with six days left in the auction.
So what’s this J Code business? A version of the familiar Ford 302-CID V8, offered for one year only and equipped with a four-barrel carb. Approximately five percent (15,986) of all Mustangs sold that model year (317,404) were equipped with this power plant. And while I said above that this car comes with that engine, actually, it’s more accurate to say “used to come” with that engine. All that’s left now are some parts, plus a transmission of no clear origin. This all would have really been a big deal had this been an R Code 428 or an S Code 390, which is the buzz it appears the seller may be trying to tie into.
I don’t know what was more funny, though—the condition of this formerly grand muscle car, or the fact that 28 people had placed bids on what is a hulk so rusty you can see the body distorting as it sits in the field which looks to have been its home for a long, long time. (Ad copy says forty-plus years). The real clue as to what you’re supposed to do with this car comes in three statements. First, the note that it has its intact VIN tag and the matching door tag. Second, that it’s terminally rusty and will need complete attention. Third, that you might best approach the restoration by getting a Coupe donor and using those parts. Or is what that means just the opposite—better to get a new body and swap the VIN (where legal to do so)?
That would be your choice, and your risk. Oh, and by the way, the seller doesn’t have the title for this car. It’s been sitting for forty years. You do get a bill of sale. And maybe a nice thank you card from the guy who just stuffed his pockets with your money.
Is that a flat deck w a hook 🪝 behind it ? Lol. Fire that up that one and haul the mustang away.
And probably the other two too considering the condition this one has moldered into!
I’d be very suspect of the “other” bidders..
????????????, Why??????!?
Thirty-one bids value this used-to-be at $5,900? The opening bid of $200 should have been top of the market.
Pop the glass, sip the flask, pour the gas, tear @ss.
Maybe “J” code, is code for Junk?
Not sure why people are infatuated by the 1968 J-code Mustangs. It’s may be a short run combination, but doesn’t have enough power to get excited about.
This car is junk, unless the finances make sense, keep looking. As I’ve said before many of the cars in this site are being flipped, there are plenty of deals out there. The people that get the good deals put in the work to find them.
Steve R
Steve R
“Hook, line and sinker.” She is certainly sunk. A wise man on this site (I don’t remember who) once said “What’s it weigh?” That’s what I think of here.
😆 That was me. I concur. That statement applies to this poor thing as well.
Parts car or donor for a coupe to fastback conversion.
Good glass,two good wheels with center caps,unbroken taillights and trim surround,good fold away back seat,usable door panel…maybe 1500 bucks tops for parts? because this is unrestorable for anything under 50k..For a 30K car when restored.
I don’t think you’ve looked at the current prices for 68 fastbacks. Hagerty values a 68 302 4bbl in good condition at $41,200.
Let me guess, ran when parked.
🤣🤣🤣
Cut the roof and back section and put it on a non fastback that is in good shape Oh wait the price is increasing
Steve R said it all.
Hard pass and there is a extra zero in the price!
Need a tetanus shot just looking at it!
right model, wrong car.
I’d goferid but there are better
FBs (the only stang to own ’65/70)
T, C, A or K (last, the 289) dont matter (no
J, I dont believe). Even tho the 4th gen
stang was 1st to leave fox platform it was
first I liked again after these originals.
Price isn’t surprising. Last fastback I sold went to Europe for similar money, and mine was practically in 2 pieces. After all they make everything to restore them except the title and vin tag…
Absolute POS…
Who is bidding this car up to 5900? A$$ for every seat I guess.crazy I tell ya , crazy! Peace!
Lawn ornament, just throw some christmas lights on it.
After 40 yrs of ownership it’s good to see the sellers investment is finally paying off. Patience is everything!
Not enough left of that once beauty to even make a circle track dirt car out of. Dang shame.
Not enough left of that once beauty to even make a circle track dirt car out of. Dang shame.
Not enough left of that once beauty to even make a circle track dirt car out of. Dang shame.
Not enough left of that once beauty to even make a circle track dirt car out of. Dang shame.
Not enough left of that once beauty to even make a circle track dirt car out of. Dang shame.
The interior door handle looks like it might clean up fairly well. “Say Wilbur, didja’ see what them there Mustang fastbacks are a gettin’ at those TV auctions? Don’t you have one settin’ back behind the old outhouse?”
Although expensive, a Dynacorn repro body shell at $17,500 is probably cheaper and much less time consuming than the alternatives.
i don’t see the madness here. it will bust apart when it moves. i guess you paying for paperwork. they say there is an a** for every seat. looks like there is a few here
Those old rusted parts don’t look good fogr anything except boat anchors.
I had a J code , quite the underrated engine. Sadly its missing here. Anyone buying this I would assume is buying a VIN
Hookstown PA? Couldn’t be more appropriate.