1968 Ford Mustang

1968 Ford Mustang Convertible Things changed little outwardly between the 1967 and 1968 Ford Mustangs, apart from the obvious side reflectors that were now mandated. Production dropped to 317,148 from 472,121, thanks to a 60-day strike between September and November, and the model slipped from second place to seventh in domestic production. Hardtops remained the most popular model with 249,447 sold, followed by 42,325 fastbacks and 25,376 convertibles. Base hardtop price was $2,602, fastback $2,712, and convertible $2,814. Hagerty.com For consignment, a 1968 Ford Mustang convertible with a title verified 54,427 actual miles. According to our consignor, 90% of the parts on the car are new and included as part of the rebuild that took place between 2010 and 2015. The car will come to you with receipt of the build which included an engine rebuild.   Exterior This car's eye candy appeal can first be attributed to the two stage application of Candy Ruby Red paint, a really nice shade that's not too bright and not too dark; it's just right! Your brain will get little rest as it then notices the 17-inch Ridler 5 spoke chrome wheels, a far cry from the 14-inch stockers this car would have come with. The brightwork really takes center stage in the back where polished framing around the 3 part tail lights, trim around the light panel, that iconic gas cap, straight chrome bumper, and polished tips really breathe life into this legendary rear. Not to be outdone, even the reverse lights have polished rings! Up top, an ivory canvas soft top with glass window offers a nice contrast while the Cobra emblems on the side and fog lights behind the billet style grille add some individuality. Imperfections include cracked paint, touched up chips, and other random scratching and chips.  Interior Soft gray inserts are framed in red stitched door panels with unique design elements and hardware and both present nicely. Bold Corbeau black leather bucket seats occupy the front with race style opening just below the tall headrests and while there's some light wear on the driver's, both present with clean, supportive configuration. The rear bench is nicely done with more contour than they could have dreamed about in 1968 while back up front, the driver is afforded a robust steering wheel on a tilt column ahead of a woodgrain faced dashboard with many new components. Vintage but clean is the vibe here while an AM/FM radio lives in the center stack, just above the custom center console with red stitching and the vintage T-handle Ford shifter and the armrest takes on the grommet design cues from the door panels. Nice black carpet covers the floor and also graces the trunk, here with a Mustang emblem and host to a battery box.  Drivetrain An exciting dual air intake tops the 289ci V8 which also benefits from an Edelbrock intake and 780cfm carburetor, 4-barrel of course! A C4 3-speed automatic transmission is behind it and sends power to the Ford 8 rear. The bay has a lot of polished parts and is absolutely show worthy. It also reveals power steering and headers on board.  Undercarriage Lots of clean and obviously newer parts underneath and it's mixed with some driver quality conditions as well including some oil drift evident on the exhaust and mufflers. This is a dual system coming from the headers and running through FlowMaster mufflers and terminating at chrome tips out back. Disc brakes are now at all four wheels and suspension consists of coil springs up front and leaf springs in back.   Drive-Ability We're embraced by the Corbeau seats and enthralled with the fat steering wheel, then prime the big carb and turn the key and the car starts up without issue, trotting to the test loop with eager ambition and demonstrating straight tracking and nice handling on the 45 series tires. Braking is good too and everything works with the exception of the horn and reverse lights. The right rear window works but needs help to go up and