The successful Ford Mustang was treated to its first restyle in 1967, adding to the engine compartment space to finally accommodate big-block engines. But competition had entered the market space, so Mustang sales would begin to taper off. This nice-looking ’68 convertible has been in storage for more than two decades and will need mechanical completion. Located in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, this mostly done project is waiting for you to take it home. The current bid here on eBay is $12,400, but the seller’s reserve is unmet.
Mustang sales peaked at 607,000 units in 1966. With the Chevy Camaro and others arriving on the scene in 1967, Ford still mustered 472,000 Mustangs that year. Largely unchanged in 1968, Mustang output fell to 317,000 copies which included 25,000 or so drop-tops like this one. It has a 289 cubic inch V8 which would be replaced later in the model year with the 302. This Ford also has a 4-speed manual, and we assume both are original to the vehicle, but we don’t know that to be a fact.
We’re told the 289 has been “slightly modified” but we don’t know to what extent. It’s a good runner but it needs a new carburetor (the old one has been removed). A new fuel tank is needed to go into the gaping hole in the trunk floor (the seller says one might run you $110). The body, paint, and interior seem okay which means this classic could be back on the road in fairly quick order. The claimed mileage is 58,000, which could be legit since the car has been off the road for a third of its life.
Not your typical Rustang, though it will need some work, this looks like a good project at a fair price. I would be more comfortable if the seller put the carb. back on so an interested party could hear it run. This car is only about 45 minutes from me. Might be worth a look.
All the best Rustytech. 👍 Stick shift convertibles are some of the most fun available.
Bought same rims at Performance centers of America like 40 years ago.
I’m sorry.
I would like to see the torque boxes, flooring underneath as well as vert balance ballasters as well as under rocker panels.
The front inner and outer rails too.
Not my my first rodeo with rustang convertibles
This looks possibly a strong starting spot.
Nice. I agree with Stan, droptops with a stick = fun in the sun. Hmm. Buy this and then sell my built coupe? Yeah, I’d be another ’48 Hours’ show. LOL
It appears that this ‘68 Mustang left the factory with AC per the interior controls and vents. However, I see no compressor or bracket under the hood.
Are you telling me that the right front is supposed to be crumpled like that with a piece that looks like its welded to it going back toward the firewall? Hmmmmmm I’m not a mustang nut but I’m going to guess this might be why it was put up. Jmho
LOL – “The engine is slightly modified and runs great the car also shifts great.”
But you can’t drive it or listen to it because he took off the carb and removed the gas tank.
Also I’m not an expert but what is that spring contraption where the battery is supposed to sit?
The spring contraption appears to be a hood hinge. Throw the 750 carb back on it to prove it runs!
As I’m not an expert either and I don’t see any comments about it, where is the trunk floor? I thought it was a rust free car?
It is a hood hinge sitting where the battery should be. If you look a little closer you can see where both hood hinges have been pulled out of the rear inner fender aprons. That will require either some patch work or panel replacement in order to have functioning hood hinges.
ChasMan, the gas tank sits in the hole, once in place it forms the trunk floor.
Steve R
Well, the exhaust isn’t original and the tailpipes that were installed need to be replaced with something that looks decent.
Chatman, the missing fuel tank is also the trunk floor.
I like this car, but my Spidy Sense is tingling. It makes no sense to sell a desirable car like this needing minor repairs. Forgive me for stating the obvious, but it’s not a “good runner” without a carb. Rather than making accusations about the seller, I will simply share my experience. I purchased many cars for my car lot and auto salvage business. I learned very early on that, in most cases, people selling cars needing minor repairs which kept the vehicle from running were usually hiding a major flaw.
Caveat Emptor.
Thanks Bunky.
Can i assume fancy gas caps were often stolen on old stangs,1st gen ss camaros, even gremlins, etc.?
The Good: Color, exterior finish. The Bad: non-runner, no pictures of the undercarriage, where rust hides. The Ugly: The hidden issues that laid it up in the first place. The missing fuel tank can be replaced with one prepped for fuel injection, with a port for a return fuel line and electric fuel pump, along with either port or throttle-body fuel injection. The missing carb is a non-issue, providing the engine checks out as otherwise healthy. If a compression check reveals that it’s rebuild time, boring out the original block, with a stroker crank can bump the original block out to 347 cubic inches. Headers and a dual exhaust can complete the package.
A 600 carb and a jug for a gas tank can have this Stang running in less than an hour. Don’t take the sellers word about anything on this car, check it out yourself. Isn’t anybody going to mention the bypassed heater core? Those are a son of a gun to put in a Mustang/Cougar. Bidding is up to 15k with an hour and change to go. GLWS