1968 Ford XL Convertible - Factory 4 Speed - 390 V-8 - One of 171 with Eng/Trans

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1968 XL ConvertibleRare - 1 of 171 made with 390/4 speed - Rare !I added the GT lower white body stripes last weekend and they make the car look moreaggressive.The XL for those that don'tknowissimilarto a Galaxie, ut does not say Galaxie at any location. This makes these cars a bit more mysterious especially at shows. Check out the Marti report. This factory Gulfstream Aqua Paint color car ( this car was repainted) that was born with a 390 V-8 4barrelCarburetor and a 4 speed ( only 171 carsequippedthis way - Deluxe Marti Report withthisinformation andotherfacts to certify how rare the car is - is includedwiththe car). Video Link including top up and a video of the car on the lift at the shop.- Go to VIMEO and click watch videos and type in: 1968 Ford XL The interior has beentastefullyrecovered in a greyvelour. It was a factoryparchmentvinyl and if you took it back to that this car would be even more stunning. Car has new within the past year Goodyear tires, as tank and the heads were redone. The engine is very clean with all new belts hoses and it looks nice with the chrome valve covers and aircleaner. Has aedelbrock4bblcarb. There is a slight leak in the exhaust manifold where the exhaust flangedonutconnection is. The horn ring is replaced with two nubs and at this time the horn is not operational. I doubt you will find a more rust free 1968 Ford XLconvertiblethan this one. There is only minor bodyputtyin the rear bottom quarters about 3 by 4 inches in the bottomcornerson both driver and passenger sides. The area above the trunk and before the top well also has a bit of putty on either side and it appears smaller than the lower area. No other area have I been able to detect any issues, o you have a very solid car here. Check out the Video showing the floor pans and undercarriageand frame. The paint on the trunk is somewhat fadedandthe remainder of the car isshiny, ut has many nicks and chips from a older paint job. White power top that works with a glass rear window - top is old and has many holes and tears andshouldbe replaced. Notice the rear bumper on the left side has a good dent in it and it did push on the trunk lid and buckle it a bit, runk closes fine, ut do note this area of the car. The car has dummy spotlights on the sides that are in most pictures.The car has adjustableair shocksin the rear and a working Am/Fm CD player in the dash with remote. Thehideawayheadlightsare now operational. We fixed them recently to operate as they were intended to do on thevacuum. They work good and work properly.I like to find cars that are interesting and tinker with them for a while and resell, o here is this neat car that I felt like would be a very interesting rare car to drive now and restore later. I have been driving this a good deal around my area recently. I am the owner. The title is in my name only and it is a North Carolina title that is free and clear.The cool factor is here. With the hidden headlights and the 4 speed you will becruisingin a classy cool ride! Don't miss this one. It is mypredictionthat you will not beableto find a car like this - with these rare engine /transmission options - for 4 times the starting price in 10 years from now!Feel free to call me for any other pictures or information on the car. Larry 252-916-4367.Info below copied from the Marti Report obtained for this car:DOOR DATA PLATE INFORMATIONSerial Number 8W61Z1829798: 1968 W Built at Wayne61: Ford XL 2-Door ConvertibleZ : 390-4V V-8 Engine182979: Serial Number of this Ford scheduled for production at Wayne76B: Ford XL 2-Door ConvertibleF: Gulfstream Aqua Paint,Ford #3065-A4U: Parchment Vinyl Bench Seat05D: Scheduled for build April 5, 96851: Denver DSO (District Sales Office)7: 3.25 Conventional Rear Axle5 : Four-Speed Manual TransmissionDEALER #: 76A009DEALER #: 76A009 COURTESY MOTORS INC 5850 S BROADWAY LITTLETON CO 80120IMPORTANT DATES ORDER RECEIVED: 03/08/68CAR SERIALIZED: 03/27/68BUCKED: 04/04/68SCHEDULED FOR BUILD: 04/05/68ACTUALLY BUILT: 04/10/68RELEASED: 04/17/68SOLD: 04/24/68STATISTICS Your vehicle was one of:524 With this Paint Code52 With these Paint/Trim Codes171 With these Engine/Transmission Codes46 Ordered from this DSO1,926 With Parchment Power Top/Glass BackliteYour vehicle was equipped with the following features: - Parchment Power Top/Glass Backlite - G70X15 Wide Oval White Sidewall Nylon Tires - Body Side Molding - Power Disc Brakes - Power Steering - AM Radio - Heavy Duty Suspension Your vehicle was actually produced on April 10, 968 -- five days behind schedule.