53-Years-Family-Owned 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe 302

Description

Introduced in 1964 and redesigned for 1967, the Ford Mustang helped define the pony car segment with a combination of sporty styling, broad engine choices, and extensive options. By the 1968 model year refresh, the Mustang was offered in convertible, coupe, and fastback body styles, and received a range of performance-oriented V8 engines, including the J-Code 302ci V8.

This 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe is powered by a replacement 302ci V8 paired with a three-speed Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission and is accompanied by documentation dating back to 1973 when the seller's mother acquired the car.

This Mustang coupe was refinished in 2002 in its current metallic dark red over a reupholstered tan and red interior. The seller reports that the starter, water and fuel pumps, and various other components have been replaced.

This 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe is now offered with historical records, refurbishment documentation, and a clean Montana title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Single family ownership since 1973

• J-Code 302ci V8 engine

• 3-speed Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission

• Repainted in red in 2002

• Refurbishment documentation and historical records included

Factory Equipment

• The chassis number (8R01J127915) decodes as:

  • 8 – 1968 model year

  • R – San Jose, California, assembly plant

  • 01 – Two-door hardtop coupe body style

  • J – 302ci V8 engine (4-barrel carburetor)

  • 127915 – Sequential production number

• The data plate decodes as:

  • Body 65A – Mustang hardtop coupe

  • Color Y – Sunlit Gold Metallic

  • Trim 2A – Black vinyl standard interior

  • Date 12A – January 12, 1968 scheduled build date

  • DSO 74 – Seattle district sales office

  • Axle 5 – 3.00:1 conventional rear axle

  • Transmission W – Automatic transmission

Servicing & Documentation

According to service documentation, this Mustang underwent mechanical refurbishment in 1993 and cosmetic refurbishment (paint and interior) in 2002.

According to the seller, the following have been replaced:

• Radiator hoses

• Thermostat

• Ignition points

• Starter

• Water pump

• Fuel pump

• Oil pressure switch

• Flywheel

• Exhaust manifold

Known Imperfections

• Cosmetic imperfections consistent with age

• Scratches noted on the right front fender

• Scratches noted on the hood

• No radio or climate controls

Ownership History

The seller's mother acquired the car in 1973, and it was refinished and its interior reupholstered circa 2002.

This 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe is now offered with a clean Montana title.

Included Items

• Refurbishment documentation

• Historical records

• Jack and tire wrench