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Ford Mustang 200 CI Inline 6 1968

General description : NICE ENTRY-LEVEL PONY, ALABAMA CAR, 200 CI I6, AUTOMATIC, PWR BRAKES, GR8 DRIVER

If you think all the solid, clean, original Mustangs are gone, take another look at this lovely 1968 Ford Mustang coupe. You can call it a survivor, with its original driveline fully intact, it is exactly the kind of car that is only now seeing a resurgence within the hobby. You can restore a car all you like, but they're only original once, and until you've driven a survivor, you just don't know what you're missing. They really do feel different.
The paint isn't original, but it is nicely done and accurately replicates the original code B Royal Maroon. In addition, there are no signs of significant bodywork or repairs, which means is that someone really cared about this car and it was obviously never someone's daily driver. There are a few signs of use and age, but for a car of this vintage, it has an appropriate look. In the same vein, the chrome and trim has been very well preserved and replaced as necessary over the car's lifetime. Bumpers are shiny, and the rocker panel trim is clean and undamaged, and it wears correct gold C-stripe. Appropriate Mustang badges and logos are still affixed to the body as original, and the iconic 3-element taillight lenses are still clear and bright.
Inside you'll find a code 2A Black bucket seat interior that's elegant in its simplicity. The seats are in excellent condition and like the rest of the car, are probably too nice for their age, so they are likely reproductions. Carpets are very good, and the headliner remains taut and stain-free. The original AM radio was replaced by an AM/FM/CD head unit at some point, and that's a nice upgrade. There's also a slightly fatter 3-spoke steering wheel that looks like it could have been born here. The original door panels show you what 1968 OEM craftsmanship was like, although the trunk, with its custom burgundy carpets, is a little nicer than it would have been when it was new.
This particular Mustang is still powered by its original T-code 200 cubic inch inline-6, which was rebuilt last year. The six is easy to underestimate on paper, but reality proves that these are some sweet-running little engines. With a 2-barrel carburetor and an automatic, this one wasn't built with the drag strip in mind, but it is satisfyingly quick, with a nice 6-cylinder burble from the tailpipe out back. The engine bay was neatly detailed when the engine was out, with Ford Blue paint on the engine and correct decals wherever possible. It's clean underneath, and while you can see some surface scale, you can also see original Royal Maroon overspray on the floors, meaning that this car has led an easy life someplace warm. The original rear end hangs out back, and you can still make out the original red oxide primer on the center section. The tires are recent 195/75/14 whitewall radials on the original 14-inch steel wheels with OEM hubcaps.
Someone clearly cherished this car from day one, and it has only been in the hands of caring owners since it was new. A warm, dry climate never hurts, and the best survivors are those with no stories and no excuses. This is such a car. Not a show-winner, but exactly the kind of hobby car that gets people excited when they see it because everyone remembers when they had one just like it. This is a lot of Mustang fun for not a lot of money. Call today!

Features : AM/FM Radio, CD Player, Defrost, Heat, Vinyl Interior, Power Brakes, Seatbelts-Front

http://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/3920-atl/1968-ford-mustang

1968 Ford Mustang 200 CI Inline 6 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Lithia Springs by Streetside Classics for $16995.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Mustang Model Version : 200 CI Inline 6 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1968 Sub type : Coupé Location : Atlanta

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Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.

Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.

During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.

In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.

In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.

Today classic Fords are extremely popular with enthusiasts and a great selection of classic Fords can be found for sale at www.ClassicDigest.com