Every now and then a project comes along where someone else has already tackled the tedious parts for you, and this 1968 Ford Mustang coupe out of Aurora, Colorado looks like exactly that kind of opportunity. Finished in classic yellow and showing as a wonderfully straight, rust-free body, this is a Sprint B package car that was originally built in April of 1968 in California as a 289/C4 automatic with factory air conditioning. The seller is upfront about the big caveat, and we appreciate that: the car currently does not have an engine or transmission installed. What you’re looking at is a clean, sorted roller that’s ready for the fun part. It’s listed here on eBay; thanks for the tip, Curvette!
And there’s been real work done here. The seller notes a fresh American Autowire (AAW) wiring kit has been installed and all the lights work, which anyone who has fought a crumbling 50-year-old wiring harness knows is a huge weight off your shoulders. As the listing puts it, the car is ready for someone to drop in an engine and trans and, in the seller’s own words, “rock and roll.” There are a few boxes of new spare parts, old parts, and other materials included to help get it across the finish line, so you’re not starting from a bare shell wondering where the trim went.
Here’s the part that makes this especially interesting for the right buyer. The seller had started converting the car over to a four-speed overdrive setup and is including a 4R70W transmission, pulled from a 2000 Mustang, that comes with the car. That gives a builder some flexibility: source a period-correct 289 to keep things original-flavored, or go the modern overdrive route and build yourself a comfortable highway cruiser. Either way, the chassis, body, and electrical groundwork are largely handled.
The title is clean, the body is rust-free, and the listing is priced at $17,000 or best offer with offers being entertained. For someone who loves the idea of a first-gen Mustang but dreads the bodywork and wiring nightmares, this Sprint B coupe lets you skip ahead to the rewarding chapter. Find this 1968 Ford Mustang here on eBay, located in Aurora, Colorado.
So here’s the real question — would you honor its Sprint B roots with a fresh small-block, or take the seller’s hint and build it around that overdrive trans for the long hauls?
Way cool. Sounds like a lot of dough until one considers what is left to do: not much. With the 4:11 gears that O/D tranny sounds great whenever one wants to cover distances. Find a later roller cam 302 and you are sorta faithful to original but I’d keep the F.I. 3pt belts! Nice find, great colors.
It’s a nice thought but as anyone who has ever built a good muscle or standard vehicle, it all starts with a serious understanding of what you’re working with. Depending on the desired goal like you suggested it can be a lot of fun and late nights. I love the curves as much as going straight. 😎😉😎