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1968 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

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1968 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE, 8T03C, 289, Top Loader 4 speed, 2.78:1 axle, power steering, disc brakes, power assist top, Competition handling package, factory tach, trip odometer, deluxe wheel, turn signal hood, remote mirror, dual exhaust, grill mounted fog lamps, rocker moldings, tinted glass, day/night mirror, tinted windshield, dual exterior mirrors, dual speed wipers with washers, Philco pushbutton AM radio, Visibility Group, Styled steel wheels, Gulfstream Aqua, Parchment /Black interior, Parchment top,White C stripe.

Some 50 years after Ford launched one of the biggest performance car icons of the mid 60's, the Mustang Convertible remains one of the most in demand classic car icons on the planet. The condensed version of the condition report for this particular Mustang Convertible can be summed up in two words...absolutely immaculate. Rotisserie restored with show miles only since completion, this is one of the nicest examples of a West Coast, 68 Mustang Convertible you'll find anywhere. All of the essential ingredients you would expect to find on a turn key show car are evident on this particular Mustang Convertible some of which include; show quality chrome, perfect exterior glass, like new interior, new Robbins power top, numbers matching drivetrain, perfect panel alignment, detailed undercarraige, Southwest car, with everything show-cased by an absolutely flawless PPG Base/Clear paint finish that looks 10 feet deep right through to the underside of the trunk lid (see pics). As well every effort was made to make this Mustang run and drive as good as it looks with everything mechanically sorted and nothing less than functional from it's original Philco AM radio right through to it's factory issue 6K tachometer.

Touring inspired styling and options were a large part of sixties performance car culture and Ford was right there with the 68 Mustang Convertible. This particular Mustang Convertible checks an impressive list of option boxes with features that include; 289 engine, Top Loader 4 speed, performance handling package, power assist top, quick response power steering, Visibility Group, factory tach, woodgrain wheel, louvered hood, Carlite tinted glass and desirable Gulfstream Aqua exterior color to name a few. As well this is a collector owned, West Coast car that retains most of it's original issue sheet metal with all body numbers matching right through to the front fender apron stamp and includes it's original owners manual, Ford warranty book, awards and receipts with picture documentation for restoration work completed. Driveability, long term value and precise attention to detail combine to make for an absolute first rate example of a 76A 68 Mustang Convertible for the serious buyer. No trades. Private sale by appointment only. Our service team will ensure that your car will leave to you turn key and professionaly detailed with all the necessary paperwork to register the car anywhere in North America. We can assist in all aspects of worldwide shipping. Buyers are always encouraged to call us direct to answer questions or to assist with purchase arrangements at (604) 617 2225 or Email us at detroit60cars@aol.com Terms and conditions: Vehicle is sold as is with no warranty implied unless otherwise stated in the description.

It was business as usual for the Mustang Convertible that remained one of the most in demand performance cars to come out of Ford Division's Pony line up for 1968. This particular Mustang is the very definition of a car show trophy magnet that looks, runs and drives as good as it did the day it left the showroom floor in 1968.

A large portion of this Mustang's option list is in the name of performance and convenience including; special handling package, fast ratio power steering, 6K tach, Kelsey Hayes Disc brakes, Styled Steel wheels, turn signal hood, tinted glass, power assist top, crossover dual exhaust and Top Loader 4 speed transmission to name a few. From it's condition level to it's every day driveability, this is a perfect example of a turn-key classic car that doesn't require a second mortgage to restore or maintain.

An absolutely show quality coating of 3 stage PPG Base/Clear in it's original Gulfstream Aqua covers what is without a doubt one of the straightest examples of a 68 Mustang Convertible you'll find anywhere. Thanks in part to countless hours of color sanding and Ceramic Coat finalizing, the finish on this car is so reflective it literally looks like a house of mirrors right through to the underside of the hood. New Robbins power top, triple plate chrome, immaculate Carlite stamped glass and show quality stainless trim completes an exterior package that looks nothing less than showroom new.

This is a Metuchen built, DSO 37 car with a production date of March/6/1968 that spent most of it's life in Spring Valley Nevada until 1978, then making it's way to Vancouver B.C. in 2015. This Mustang is part of a private collection that's housed in a climate controlled facility and includes references, awards, picture documentation and receipts for restoration work completed. As well this is a fully sorted, turn-key car that runs and drives like an absolute dream with show miles only since restored. All of these pictures were taken on August/22/ 2024. Feel free to contact us direct for further information at (604) 617-2225 between 9AM and 5PM Pacific or Email us at detroit60cars@aol.com

All new from dash chrome to carpet via Classic Mustang to the point of pristine, the look and feel of this interior looks virtually as delivered right through to the door handles. Some of the options for this particular Mustang include; Top Loader 4 speed, power assist top, interior visibility package, deluxe wood wheel, tinted glass, factory in dash tach and trip odometer with everything functional down it's original issue Philco AM radio.

This is the original C Code 289 engine for the car that's been professionaly rebuilt to stock standards while retaining all of it's factory issue hardware down to it's Autolite 2100 Carburetor with receipts and picture documentation to to show. Every other drivetrain component is original to the car from it's Top Loader 4 speed transmission through to it's 2.79:1 conventional axle.

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