Not every barn find needs to be a V8 fastback to get Mustang fans excited. This 1968 Ford Mustang coupe, spotted here on craigslist in Louisville, Colorado, is an all-original survivor showing just 58,000 miles. That mileage isn’t rolled over, according to the seller, it’s the real deal, and the car has never been modified or torn apart. For anyone looking for a rock-solid starting point, this one checks a lot of boxes. Thanks for the tip T.J.!
The seller says everything is original: engine, transmission, trim, and interior. Under the hood sits the factory inline-six backed by an automatic transmission. It might not have the rumble of a big-block GT, but the six-cylinder cars were reliable daily drivers in their day and now stand as honest reminders of how these cars rolled out of Ford showrooms across the country. And when you’re talking about a survivor car, originality is what counts most.
This Mustang hasn’t been started or driven in over eight years. It reportedly ran perfectly when purchased, but sitting that long means it will need a full once-over before it hits the road again. The fuel system will need to be cleaned, brakes rebuilt, tires replaced, and all fluids refreshed. The seller notes the tires are completely flat, so it will need to be towed from its current resting place. Still, the body and trim appear intact, and the fact that nothing has been cut, swapped, or altered makes it a rare find today.
The interior looks complete, with everything still in place. Original upholstery, dash, and trim are becoming harder to find in unmolested condition, even if they show wear after 56 years. For restorers, it’s an excellent template. For preservationists, it’s a chance to clean, repair, and maintain what’s already there without the pressure to replace everything.
With a clean Colorado title in hand, this Mustang is ready for the next chapter. It’s rare to find an untouched, low-mileage example that hasn’t been hacked up or over-restored, and this one offers the new owner the freedom to go any direction they choose: restoration, restomod, or just a careful mechanical revival while keeping the survivor charm intact.
Would you restore this ’68 Mustang back to showroom fresh, or keep it original and enjoy the survivor story it tells?
3rd pik of another car. Oopsie.
The odometer shows 05807. It has likely turned over 100k miles. Otherwise it looks like a good viable project.
Yep, some kind of Mopar. I thought when I saw the picture, ” I have never seen a Mustang dash like this.” Low miles and parked because of the high altitude and it didn’t have enough power to get over the last hill?” just my guess (lol)
I’d start by replacing the interior with a ’65 Imperial interior. It really classes the old ‘Stang up!
It’s the “Imperial Dashboard Special Edition” Stang. So rare I’ve never seen another. Hope the seller “knows what he has” and won’t be “giving it away.” Also hope he posts the Marti Report to fend off any doubters/low-ballers regarding this incredibly rare jewel of a Mustang. Great find!
But seriously, the car has been sitting on dirt long enough (8 years?) for the wheels to sink into the ground? Better check the underbody for serious rust issues before considering a restoration
Looks like a decent start for a restoration and at a fair price. Definitely needs a 302 swap.
You can say that again!
Looks like a decent start for a restoration and at a fair price. Definitely needs a 302 swap.
A basic six-cylinder coupe. But looks like it isn’t rust-eaten (from what we can see) or abused. So as Elizabeth notes, it is a good candidate for restoration, restomodding, or just a basic mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment. It might actually be fun to do the latter: just get it running good and looking decent, and enjoy it as a local cruiser.
that’s not 58k. there is a zero in front of it so most likely 105,800. no way its 5800 original. fair price. get it running clean it up and drive it. maybe put some 500s on it
Yeah so that’s the quandary. This car is all stock so you keep it stock or modify to your liking? Some easy bolt ons like wheels and such are nice but an engine swap is a bit more invasive and takes originality away from the car, although to the majority of people it would be a nice upgrade. But not every car needs a V8. This would make a nice driver without the gas penalty. As much as I like Magnum 500s those stock hubcaps are original to the car and that’s cool.
I have a ‘72 Challenger Rallye that’s all stock and sometimes I want to change the original color and other things and don’t make the change as the car is still very stock. It actually came new with hubcaps and white side wall tires but do have the Magnum 500s. The Mustang hubcaps are cooler looking than the Mopar hubcaps.
2 different dashes and steering wheel in pictures. Not 58K, 105,807.2 miles. It is also sitting on the ground. There will be rust underneath.
That’s a really muddy spot it has been sitting in to sink down that far.
First place award for one of Craigslist’s worst ads.
105,000 + miles.
If it’s sunken into dirt up to axle/floorpan height it’s been sitting in mud, ie: WET dirt. Which pretty much guarantees rotted floor pans, torque boxes, spring perches etc…
Plus, six cylinder engine and six cylinder suspension, brakes, differential being a coupe equals a big nope.
In my 71 years I’ve owned, worked on and sometimes unfortunately restored more than a few Rustangs and it’s so easy to get way upside down on investments.
It’d be okay for a clean, flush, get running and driving flip if I could talk one of the kids in my shop to volunteer free labor.
PS: I love Mustangs.
That mileage in the ad is obviously not a typo, so if the seller can’t read an odometer, what can we believe? BTW, You think it could that deep down in the dirt in 8 years?
Guess I’m the odd one out I like it because it’s A 6cyl and I would keep it a 6 I’m sure from the pictures its got a mouse problem but its a nice start for bringing it back on the road.
From the add…
68 Ford Mustang Coupe – 58k Original Miles•
105k original miles (not rolled over) <–
odometer: 105,000
Huh!?
I would pull it apart and rotisserie strip it down, undercoat it repaint it and put it all back together as it was when new.
It’s okay to just ride around in a cool six banger sedan without trying to impress everybody.