Photo: eBay seller joejenn9
There are plenty of first-generation Mustangs out there, some of them still in impressive condition, but if you’re looking for an all-original model that features the factory engine without any changes or fixes, this is without a doubt quite a challenge.
The ’69 Mustang that we have here, for example, comes with a series of changes under the hood, though on the other hand, it still features plenty of original parts both outside and inside.
First and foremost, it's worth knowing that the car is a barn find, as this Mustang has recently been pulled from storage after spending no less than 23 years in the same spot.
In the eBay listing, seller joejenn9 claims the car was previously purchased in Louisiana but then migrated to Texas in 1981. The original owner’s manual is still with the car, and so are the original spare tire and jack.
The paint is also the one that was sprayed by Ford back in 1968 when the car rolled off the assembly lines, although the seller explains some fixes are required, including on the body and the bumpers. There’s no rust that has gotten through the sheet metal, however.
The interior is in impressive condition, yet some fixes are required here, too, including on the door panels.
As for what hides under the hood, this is where the whole thing gets tricky. The Mustang was born with a 6-cylinder engine, and the previous owner somehow decided to replace it approximately 20,000 miles (32,000 km) ago. The engine they picked for the swap was another six-cylinder unit, possibly as they wanted to keep the car as close to factory specifications as possible.
No other specifics have been provided, but the total mileage is now close to 70,000 miles (112,000 km).
The six-cylinder engine offered for the 1968 Mustang was the 200ci (3.3-liter) Thriftpower, whose output was close to the one on the 1967 model yer (117 horsepower vs. 122 horsepower, respectively).
At the end of the day, this Mustang would make for a pretty strong restomod candidate, especially if you’re not a big fan of six-cylinders. At the time of writing, the top bid is $5,500, and the reserve is yet to be met.
First and foremost, it's worth knowing that the car is a barn find, as this Mustang has recently been pulled from storage after spending no less than 23 years in the same spot.
In the eBay listing, seller joejenn9 claims the car was previously purchased in Louisiana but then migrated to Texas in 1981. The original owner’s manual is still with the car, and so are the original spare tire and jack.
The paint is also the one that was sprayed by Ford back in 1968 when the car rolled off the assembly lines, although the seller explains some fixes are required, including on the body and the bumpers. There’s no rust that has gotten through the sheet metal, however.
The interior is in impressive condition, yet some fixes are required here, too, including on the door panels.
As for what hides under the hood, this is where the whole thing gets tricky. The Mustang was born with a 6-cylinder engine, and the previous owner somehow decided to replace it approximately 20,000 miles (32,000 km) ago. The engine they picked for the swap was another six-cylinder unit, possibly as they wanted to keep the car as close to factory specifications as possible.
No other specifics have been provided, but the total mileage is now close to 70,000 miles (112,000 km).
The six-cylinder engine offered for the 1968 Mustang was the 200ci (3.3-liter) Thriftpower, whose output was close to the one on the 1967 model yer (117 horsepower vs. 122 horsepower, respectively).
At the end of the day, this Mustang would make for a pretty strong restomod candidate, especially if you’re not a big fan of six-cylinders. At the time of writing, the top bid is $5,500, and the reserve is yet to be met.
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