1968 Ford Mustang J-Code

Description

Arguably one of the most iconic vehicles ever conceived, designed, and built, the Ford Mustang can be credited with starting the “pony car” revolution and changing the landscape of automotive history. Lee Iacocca, along with the minds at Ford, created an automobile that drew appeal unilaterally with its large-displacement V8 engines, drop-dead-gorgeous styling, and accessibility. This affordable dream car ran the gamut from an affordable commuter to a tire-smoking muscle car.  In 1967, the Mustang received its first major redesign. The facelift included an increase in overall dimensions, a wider, more aggressive front grille, and concave taillights. This redesign would carry over to 1968. Of all 317,404 Mustangs built in the year 1968, only 15,985 J-Code coupes rolled from the assembly line. Equipped with a 302 cu-in V8 and a four-barrel carburetor, this performance option set was rarely chosen for the coupes and reserved itself to the fastbacks, making the coupe a more subtle yet equally powerful car.  This 1968 Ford Mustang J-Code is finished in Sunset Gold (Y5) exterior with a Parchment vinyl top over Nugget Gold (6Y) interior with luxury bucket seats. With its numbers matching engine, documentation, and two registered owners since new, this J-Code Mustang is an authentic example of an increasingly scarce car, considered by many enthusiasts and collectors as one of the most exciting and uncommon first-generation Mustangs.  

Highlights  

• Benefits from original paperwork, including the original invoice and owner’s manual with attached Marti report 

• Wearing the factory-correct specification of Sunset Gold over a Nugget Gold interior with a Parchment vinyl top   

• Powered by a numbers matching J-code 302 cu-in V8 with Holley four-barrel carburetor paired to a three-speed automatic transmission 

• Desirable factory options such as powered front disc brakes, heavy-duty suspension, and the titling swing-away steering wheel 

• Offered with what is believed to be 51,300 original miles at the time of listing, however, the true mileage is unknown 

 Features   

• This 1968 Mustang was originally produced on 10 January 1968 and was optioned with the following: 

• Convenience control panel 

• Visibility group including parking brake warning lamps, trunk lamps, and rear courtesy dome light 

• F70x14 White Oval sidewall nylon tires  

• Upper and lower console  

• Power disc brakes  

• Power steering 

• Rear window defogger  

• AM Radio 

• Interior decor group 

• Tinted glass  

• Chrome-styled steel wheels 

• Heavy duty suspension 

• Hood-mounted turn indicators located in vents 

• Three-point premium seatbelts 

• Rear drum brakes 

Known Imperfections   

• Tear in the vinyl top located on A-pillar  

• Rust located under doors  

• The clock does not work 

• Paint chip on the hood 

• The tilt steering column works intermittently 

 Included   

• Marti Report 

• Original owner's manual 

• Original warranty card 

• Original invoice 

• Trunk-mounted spare tire 

 Ownership History  

This 1968 Ford Mustang was initially sold at Del Ball Ford of Tigard, Oregon, for a total of $3,558. The car has remained in Tigard with its second owner who purchased the car in 2022.