1968 Ford Mustang Hardtop GT 390 'S-Code'

Highlights

• Features the desirable 'S-Code' 390 V8 engine
• Accompanied by it's original Ford built sheet
• Recently serviced in October of 2024
• Finished in Presidential Blue with Shelby / California modifications
• Guide price: £35k - £40k (hammer)

General Description

The reception to the Mustang was so strong in 1964 that Ford would go on to receive over 100,000 orders in the first 3 months alone. The rest, as they say, is history. With various appearances on screen, most famously at the hands of Steve McQueen in ‘Bullitt’, the Mustang has long been a cornerstone of the American motor industry and no doubt one of the most iconic profiles on the road.

A few years later there was increasing pressure from now legendary Ford exec Lee Lacocca to keep expanding sales of the Mustang and in 1967 it received its first face lift. Some subtle design tweaks were made, increasing the size of the car which assisted with updated crash regulations, but allowed for a bigger engine block to be installed with the largest engine on offer being the 390 cubic inch known as the ‘S-Code’ which at the time produced 329bhp.

About this specific vehicle

This particular Ford Mustang was built in 1968 at the New Jersey plant, finished in Lime Green and fitted with the optional ‘S-Code’ engine and featuring a factory-fitted limited-slip differential.

Some modifications have been made to the Mustang during its life most notably a change a full professional re-spray in 2001 to a very tasteful Presidential Blue with accompanying hardtop finished in the same hue. Further modifications include fitment of a Shelby California trunk, taillights, side air-intakes and bonnet brackets as well as a Detroilt ‘NoSPIN’ locking differential and a new steering wheel. The car also been fitted with a Flowmaster exhaust system and a suspension lowering kit.

Our vendor reports that the original trunk, steering wheel, lights and other components still accompany the car should they choose to return the vehicle back to its original specification.

The black leatherette interior presents well for its age, with wood trim throughout the interior. The car sits on GT steel wheels with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tyres.

As is expected of a car of this age, there are a couple of minor scratches to the bodywork - please refer to the photo gallery for further details.

The original build sheet accompanies the car alongside various invoices, parts receipts and inspection documents.

Service History

This Mustang’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in October 2024 at an indicated 32,288 km by Coast Classica Marbella consisting of an engine oil and filter change, as well as a gearbox refresh.

Prior to this, it was serviced in January 2023 at an indicated 31,000 km, which was an engine oil and filter service by the current owner. 

Before this in February 2022 at 30,500 km by the previous owner, which consisted of an engine oil and filter service and replacement of the rear axle oil.

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