Ford refreshed the styling of its successful Mustang pony car in 1967, so the 1968s changed little. In fact, the addition of side marker lights in ’68 was one of the few ways to tell them apart. The seller has owned this ’68 coupe for 20 years, and it looks to be in great shape, although not entirely stock. Located in Bend, Oregon, this previous show car runs great and is available here on craigslist for $19,980. Here’s another tip brought our way by “Curvette”.
Another change between the 1967 and 1968 Mustang was the availability of a 302 cubic inch V8 over the popular 289. That occurred mid-year, so the seller’s Ford must have been built earlier in the ’68 model year, assuming it’s numbers-matching. It has a 2-barrel carburetor and an automatic transmission (C4?). The automobile presents quite well, even though the mileage could be 151,000. Because of increased competition (and a lack of changes), the Mustang saw a one-third drop in sales in 1968.
The body, paint, and interior look quite good on this Ford. We suspect the black paint has been redone, and it may have once been a two-tone car or had a vinyl top, given the chrome trim on the C-pillar. The carpeting and tires are new, and several other parts have been replaced during the seller’s ownership. At one point, the valve seats were hardened in the 289 so the Ford could run well on unleaded fuel. A set of air shocks in the back can also change the car’s stance.
This vehicle has always been a hobby car, though it has bailed the seller out many times when his daily driver had problems. But his interests have moved on, so this Mustang is now up for sale. From its years in the Pacific Northwest, this Mustang has been to several shows and might have even collected a trophy or two. Replace the exhaust, and you should have a great Cars & Coffee entry.
Now, THIS is a Mustang. Not a mislabeled Pinto, or an attempt at ’80s sports car styling. This is the real thing.
Only one thing wrong with this Mustang, it’s not a fastback.
Very nice Mustang. I restored and owned a 1967 Mustang with the same 289 in it. If you buy one, don’t expect a rocket. The 289 is no fire breather. Otherwise, nice car that handles decently and gets attention. Price is a little high, but not too bad.
The handling was super on the 67s and 68s. Disc brakes from any early 70s Maverick will bolt right up to help with stopping. 2 Bbl 289s were gutless, but factory and aftermarket 4 Bbl carb intakes are easy to find. The 289 had poor crankcase ventilation so re-ring it and swap the lower end bearings and she’ll be good to you.
A) A C-4 transmission is the correct automatic transmission for a ’68, with any 289 engine.
B) The 289 is a very buildable engine with the right components, and someone who knows how to extract much more HP from that engine. A 289 loves hi RPMS, and is happy in the 7000+ RPM range when assembled right.
I had a 67′ with a 289,2 barrel single exhaust and now a 66′ 289 4-barrel dual exhaust,big difference.
I absolutely cannot believe it. A car I love that appears to be in excellent condition and what I consider very fair. If I had available funds it would probably be under my ownership in mere days. Unfortunately the vast majority of my funds are being semi slowly by daily life. 3 years ago it would already be mine. But like the expression -.That was then and this is now. Beautiful car. I wish the best to the seller and to the buyer.