1968 Ford Mustang for sale $109,900

Built for only nine months all 1968 Shelby Mustangs were produced at Fords Metuchen assembly plant and shipped as running knockdown units to A.O. Smith in Ionia Michigan. And this 3-owner pony sold through Jack Howell Motors of Newfane New York presents an incredible opportunity to own a real thoroughbred. The cars bodywork founded on 100% original sheetmetal looks solid crisp and fitting for a high caliber classic. Shelbys traditional fiberglass which includes the firms often difficult decklid treatment fits together well. That fiberglass is covered in a searing coat of Sunlit Gold Metallic which is finished to a level that makes old school factory fodder envious. And clean white stripes perfectly complement correct GT500 call-outs.

The GT500 threw fuel on the muscle car fire by not only adding power but also introducing some of the coolest and most aggressive Mustang styling cues ever created. At the leading edge of this slick GT500 a bright chrome bumper dissects a correct Shelby grille which hangs stylish driving lamps between a prominent S H E L B Y script clear Ford headlights and round parking lamps. At the top of that grille sculpted lanyards lead the eye past a lightweight fiberglass hood to like-new glass thats framed in straight stainless trim small stainless wipers and correct chrome mirrors. At the sides of that glass correct Shelby scoops and fender caps combine with fresh Cobra emblems traditional door handles and dent-free rocker guards to provide an aggressive yet finished appearance. And at the back of the car a familiar Shelby decklid hangs a second S H E L B Y script over Shelby tail lights a Cobra fuel filler detailed reverse lamps and a second chrome bumper.

Lift the cars lightweight hood and youll find a 428 cubic inch C7ME-A branded block that wears an era-correct August (H) 22nd (22) 1967 (7) casting date. That means since Ford didnt officially introduce the Cobra Jet until April 1968 this 355 horsepower mill is indeed a Police Interceptor block. And while most casual observers argue that Fords Cobra Jet is the pinnacle of Shelby powerplants Dearborns proven police-spec V8 is certainly nothing to scoff at. Whats more: most experts agree the engine probably puts out closer to 420 horsepower and as much as 450 lb./ft. of torque. At the top of the Ford Blue beast a finned and COBRA branded air cleaner jams oxygen into a big Holley carburetor thats bolted to a correct aluminum intake. At the sides of that intake high performance heads hang finned and COBRA LE MANS branded valve covers between a small chrome breather and cast iron exhaust manifolds. At the front of those heads an authentic points distributor utilizes fresh Autolite Radio Resistance wires to light the cylinders fires. And in front of that distributor a thick radiator cycles water through pliable hoses and reproduction tower clamps. Aesthetically this Mustangs well-detailed engine bay appears very close to original featuring even Satin Black paint under correct Ford decals. And everything from the cars vintage washer tank to its reproduction battery is fully-sorted and ready to roll.

Take a look under this awesome GT500 and youll find clean floors that are no stranger to road time. Just aft of the legendary V8 a tough C6 3-speed spins a correct Ford 9-inch around moderate 3.50 gears. At the front of the car