1968 Ford Mustang Convertible 289, Auto, PS Automatic Convertible

Description for Ford Mustang 1968

Candy Apple Red 1968 Ford Mustang convertible with 289 V8 power and automatic transmission. Equipped with power steering for easy top down cruising. This pretty little pony was sold new in Charles City, Iowa and stayed there most of its life with one family. The Candy Apple Red paint has a great shine and is accented with new chrome front and rear bumpers, new grill surround, new rear lamps and new emblems. The top is powered and has a new black top boot. The black interior is in amazing condition with factory bucket seats, custom center console with drink holders and new carpet kit. The dash is clean with gauges that are clear and crisp. Original steering wheel and factory AM radio rounds out the interior. Rolling on Mustang rally wheels with chrome caps and rings and wrapped in like new BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires for timeless good looks.

EXTERIOR:

Candy Apple Red paint with a great shine New chrome bumpers Black power convertible top with new top boot New emblems, tail light bezels and reverse lights Very nice metal structure and good gaps and lines Mustang Rally wheels with BF Goodrich whiteletter tires

INTERIOR:

Black factory bucket seats New carpet kit Custom center console with storage and cup holders AM radio Original Mustang steering wheel Very nice dash with clear gauges

MECHANICS:

Original 289 c.i. engine Power steering Automatic transmission Detailed engine compartment Stock suspension

UNDERCARRIAGE:

Super solid and intactWikipedia Information"The Ford Mustang is an American car manufactured by Ford. It was originally based on the platform of the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. The original 1962 Ford Mustang I two-seater concept car had evolved into the 1963 Mustang II four-seater concept car which Ford used to pretest how the public would take interest in the first production Mustang. The 1963 Mustang II concept car was designed with a variation of the production model's front and rear ends with a roof that was 2.7 inches shorter. Introduced early on April 17, 1964 (16 days after the Plymouth Barracuda), and thus dubbed as a "1964" by Mustang fans, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Modal A. The Mustang has undergone several transformations to its current sixth generation.The Mustang created the "pony car" class of American cars, distinguished as affordable sporty coupes with long hoods and short rear decks, and gave rise to competitors such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiact Firebird, AMC Javelin, Chrysler's revamped Plymouth Barracuda, and the second generation Dodge Challenger. The Mustang is also credited for inspiring the designs of coups such as the Toyota Celica and Ford Capri, which were imported to the United States.""Ford's designers began drawing up larger versions even as the original was achieving sales success, and while "Iacocca later complained about the Mustang's growth, he did oversee the 1967 redesign." From 1967 until 1973, the Mustang got bigger but not necessarily more powerful. The Mustang was facelifted, giving the Mustang a more massive look overall and allowing a big block engine to be offered for the first time. Front and rear end styling was more pronounced, and the "twin cove" instrument panel offered a thicker crash pad, and larger gauges. Hardtop, fastback and convertible body styles continued as before. Around this time, the Mustang was paired with a Mercury variant, called the Cougar, which used its own styling cues, such as a "prowling cat" logo and hidden quad headlamps. New safety regulations by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for 1967 included an energy-absorbing steering column and wheel, 4-way emergency flashers, a dual-circuit hydraulic braking system, and softer interior knobs. The 1968 models received revised side scoops, steering wheel, and gasoline caps. Side marker lights were also added that year, and cars built after January 1, 1968 included shoulder belts for both front seats on coupes. The 1968 models also introduced a new 302 cu in (4.9 L) V8 engine, designed with Federal emissions regulations in mind."American Dream MachinesAt American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 quality classic cars and trucks in stock and for sale. We have everything from Corvettes to Cadillacs, Camaros, Mustangs, Mopars, GTOs, Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and exotic sports cars. Our classics and muscle cars range from the 1950s to the 1970s. Our inventory is diverse and continuously changing and always growing! Our #1 Goal is to make you, our customer happy with the American classic and muscle cars we offer. We highly recommend that ALL CUSTOMERS call our knowledgeable, experienced staff and with Midwest values and have very detailed discussions regarding overall condition of any of our classics that you are considering getting in the drivers seat of. Our phone number is (515)-245-9100 and we are centrally located in the heartland of America, in Des Moines Iowa. American Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot Packard Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic car dealerships in the Midwest. We have over 10 active Mechanic hoists, a body shop and detail bays that are used by our technicians to inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that they are ready to be delivered to your driveway. Please give us a call and we will be happy to help get your dream car to almost any location worldwide! ALL OF OUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ARE REAL, ALL THE WAY AROUND! We photograph our cars in our professional photo studio for the best possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. We do this because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality of the cars that we sell and the commitment to our customers.