We're going to avoid the obvious and focus on the details of this Highland Green 1968 Mustang fastback. It's up to you to decide whether it's a potential "Bullitt" replica or just a clean old Mustang in a great color with a bargain price. Freshly painted in its original code R Highland Green, there's no question this is a great-looking Mustang. Look closer and you'll see that a lot of effort was required to get it that way, and the details stand out. Note how crisp the lines are leading to the C-scoop in the rear quarts, how even the reflections are, and the depth of the shine. That doesn't happen by accident, someone spent the time (and money) to make it even nicer than it was when it was new. Gaps are good all around, and there's a refreshing lack of add-ons to distract from the clean Mustang shape. 1968 was the first year for side marker lights, making this car easy to identify from a distance, and I'm especially pleased that it hasn't' been dressed up with fake Shelby stripes or GT badges that just don't belong. Instead, they focused on getting the little stuff right, from the bright chrome bumpers to the bright chrome fuel filler cap. The interior is fresh, too, with beautifully installed pleated seat covers on the front buckets and a matching setup on the folding rear bench. This Mustang takes a no-frills attitude, so there's no center console but many folks, myself included, like the industrial look of a shifter sticking up all by itself. The instruments appear to be original and in good condition, situated behind an admittedly over-styled steering wheel that could only be a product of the '60s. A Ford AM/FM radio is in the dash, and is now linked to a pair of neatly installed speakers in the rear side panels. The trunk is rust-free and solid, and has been fitted with a fresh mat that mimics the original pattern quite well. The engine was originally a C-code 289 with a 2-barrel carb, but the beauty of Ford small blocks is that they all look the same on the outside. As a result, someone has slipped a 302 cubic inch mill between this Mustang's fenders and nobody will ever be the wiser. Finished with Ford Blue paint, it has a very OEM look, although clever readers will easily spot the Edelbrock intake and 4-barrel carburetor hiding under that chrome air cleaner. Long-tube headers help build low-end torque and give the 302 a muscular exhaust note through the GT-style quad exhaust tips under the rear bumper. A C4 3-speed automatic spins a rear end full of 2.79 gears, so this one cruises effortlessly at supra-legal speeds. The floors are solid and it shows none of the rust in the usual trouble-prone locations, which is undoubtedly thanks to a lifetime in a warm climate. Classic GT-style wheels are always the right choice on a '67-68 fastback, and they wear newer 205/75/14 blackwall radials that help with the low-profile looks. Even if Steve McQueen hadn't been tearing around San Francisco in a car like this, it would still be gorgeous. If it suits your style, give us a call today! This vehicle is located in our Dallas/Fort Worth showroom. For more information, please call (817) 764-8000 or toll free (855) 877-2707.
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