Ford gave its new sales phenom, the Mustang, its first facelift in 1967. The car continued to sell well, but in smaller numbers, as competitors had entered the game. For 1968, the cars were largely a rerun except for minor changes, like the addition of side marker lights. This one looks like a survivor-quality automobile, although we’re told the engine has been rebuilt. It needs some TLC but looks solid overall. Located in Bakersfield, California, this ‘Stang is available here on eBay where the bidding stands at $10,100 with no reserve.
Other than the Plymouth Barracuda, which offered little competition, the Mustang would account for 1.3 million cars on the Ford roster in 1964-66. But the Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird, and Mercury Cougar would all arrive in 1967, and the AMC Javelin joined the party in 1968. So, it’s not surprising that the Mustang’s sales would drop from 472,000 copies in 1967 to 317,000 in 1968, yet it was still the number one player in the “pony car” space it was coined after.
The seller’s car looks like one of the most built cars in 1968, a coupe equipped with a 289 cubic inch V8 (2-barrel carburetor) and an automatic transmission. The seller seems apprehensive about this car as almost all the points made are followed by two question marks. So perhaps we’re looking at a car that was purchased to be resold and a clear history of the automobile wasn’t known.
It may or may not be an original California car. It may or may not run and drive. It may or may not come with all its service records. See my point? On the other hand, the seller does say the Ford 289 has been rebuilt at 55,000 or fewer miles. And there is some rust, but it appears to be rather minor from what we can see. Before you take it to the body shop for bodywork and paint, you’ll need to put new brakes on the auto. The interior is okay, though it will need new carpeting. So, you’ll have to put some money into this Mustang, which may be okay if the bidding doesn’t go crazy.
The seller lists the color as white, but I believe it’s Diamond Blue, a shade so pale it’s often mistaken for white.
I believe your right, there doe’s seem to be a hint of blue
At an excess of $10K, the bidding has already well exceeded what a person should have in the car when everything is fixed. I lost all interest when I saw where the bidding had already gone.
This car would have been built no later than March 1968, as the 302 was installed in cars starting April 1st.
Nice mustang!
Right up my alley. Wishing it wasn’t holiday season and this thing was on the northeast coast …
I’d get this one running and road worthy as is with plans to upgrade over time. Suspension, brakes, engine, tranny. Cosmetics can wait.
Survivor?
Just another ho-hum Mustang
Our ‘67 had defective seat hinges. The driver side let go and the seat folded flat! Very thin metal. Anyone else have this happen?
This was a very common problem. Ford produced a repair kit for this problem. You can still find those repair kits on ebay from time to time.
My second Mustang was a Diamond Blue 1970 Mach1 with shaker hood.
Yes we told people we were first meeting at a car cruise that it is white or they wouldn’t find me.