Photo: Vanguard Motors
People seem to have realized the value of the Ford Mustangs early on and generally did their best to preserve them in great condition, waiting for the time they would be considered classics. This is why today, the pre-owned market is literally flooded with early-gen Mustangs, fighting for attention as there is no tomorrow.
This poses a challenge for those who are in the market for a classic Mustang, as they have to sift through dozens, perhaps hundreds of available Blue Ovals. If it’s any help to them, we’re trying to uncover the best of the Mustangs presently on the market and show them here as part of our Ford Month coverage.
The star Mustang of this piece comes from 1968 and it's a mid-first gen that received a comprehensive restoration back in 2013. As usual with some projects, most of the car’s original hardware and trim was saved, and that only adds to its value.
We’re told the shiny red sprayed all over the body is the “same red exterior color since it rolled off the Ford assembly line in the 60's;” regardless, it looks absolutely stunning as it fights the chrome and black featured elsewhere for visual supremacy.
The interior, an all-black affair, is a testament to the craftsmanship of old, with the old-school design of the seats, dashboard, and steering wheel blending with modern touches like the aftermarket gauges, radio, and center console.
Inside the engine bay, the car hides a 390ci (6.4-liter) engine – yes, this in an S-Code Mustang – topped by Holley Street Avenger 4-barrel carburetor and linked to a 3-speed automatic transmission.
There are 1,100 miles (1,770 km) on this car since its restoration was completed, pointing to it being used mostly for show purposes. It is selling complete with a binder of photos documenting the restoration and a Marti Report. The asking price is $69,900.
The star Mustang of this piece comes from 1968 and it's a mid-first gen that received a comprehensive restoration back in 2013. As usual with some projects, most of the car’s original hardware and trim was saved, and that only adds to its value.
We’re told the shiny red sprayed all over the body is the “same red exterior color since it rolled off the Ford assembly line in the 60's;” regardless, it looks absolutely stunning as it fights the chrome and black featured elsewhere for visual supremacy.
The interior, an all-black affair, is a testament to the craftsmanship of old, with the old-school design of the seats, dashboard, and steering wheel blending with modern touches like the aftermarket gauges, radio, and center console.
Inside the engine bay, the car hides a 390ci (6.4-liter) engine – yes, this in an S-Code Mustang – topped by Holley Street Avenger 4-barrel carburetor and linked to a 3-speed automatic transmission.
There are 1,100 miles (1,770 km) on this car since its restoration was completed, pointing to it being used mostly for show purposes. It is selling complete with a binder of photos documenting the restoration and a Marti Report. The asking price is $69,900.
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