1968 Ford Mustang in Riverhead, New York
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Update date: 05 apr 2023
1968 Ford Mustang Sprint For Sale Mechanically sound and in impeccable condition (literally nothing wrong with it). This is the car you take on long drives with the windows rolled down, and enjoy. This award- winning 1968 Ford Mustang Sprint has been with the seller since 1999 andwas restored in 2002. It is powered by a rebuilt 302ci V8 that has been bored out .030and equipped with an Edelbrock Performer Series 600-cfm 4V carburetor, an EdelbrockPerformer RPM intake manifold, a Wolverine/Blue Racer hydraulic camshaft, and otherupgrades. Features include a rebuilt C4 Cruise-O-Matic three-speed automatictransmission, Flowmaster Super 44 mufflers, power steering, front disc brakes, Bilstein shocks, an AM radio, and 15- inch styled steel wheels with BFGoodrich tires. Everything,including the engine, transmission, and suspension parts, has been restored or rebuiltand the interior, exterior, and undercarriage are in Grade 1 condition. Finished in CandyApple Red over a black vinyl interior, this first-generation Mustang comes withrestoration receipts, a framed specifications sheet, the original owner's manuals andassembly manuals, uninstalled spare/surplus parts, a jack, a fire extinguisher, jumper cables, and a clear Oregon title in the seller's name.EXTERIOR FEATURES As part of the restoration completed in 2002, the exterior was refinished in two-stagePPG Candy Apple Red and equipped with either new or restored trim and a newreproduction trunk lid. When possible, new old stock (NOS) parts were used. Aside fromthe newer windshield, all the glass is original. There is a minor rock hit on the front windshield trim, a small divot above the rear bumper, and a few minor imperfections inthe paint directly over both rear wheel wells.EXTERIOR - WHEELS AND TIRESThe 15-inch wheels are reproductions of 1965 Mustang styled steel wheels and comewrapped in 225/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires that have fewer than 1,000 miles onthem. INTERIOR - FEATURES The interior is furnished with new black vinyl bucket seats with headrests up front and abench in the rear, matched to the new door panels, dash, carpeting, and headliner.Dynamat sound-damping material was installed underneath the carpet and behind theheadliner. New firewall insulation was also installed. Additional features include powersteering, a Grant steering wheel, a hump-hugger center console, custom pony floormats, original-style front speakers, a pair of custom speakers in the rear package tray,and a restored AM radio that was retrofitted with all-new parts including an FM optionand a rear auxiliary port for MP3 and iPod functionality. In addition, a 16-gauge custom fire-stopping steel plate was installed behind the rear seat for safety. The trunkcompartment has been fitted with matching black carpet and underlayment. The full-sizespare in the trunk matches the wheels and tires on the car. All original decals are inplace as they were off the assembly line, according to the seller. INTERIOR - GAUGESInstrumentation consists of a 120-mph speedometer and gauges for the fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The five-digit mechanical odometer reads 39,358 miles. However, the engine has accrued approximately 5,000 miles sinceit was rebuilt. The actual mileage on the chassis is unknown.ENGINE AND TRANSMISSIONThis Mustang originally came with a 289ci V8 but that was replaced with a 302ci V8 thatcomes paired with a rebuilt C4 three-speed automatic transmission. The engine wasbored out .030 and equipped with an Edelbrock Performer Series 600-cfm 4Vcarburetor, an Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum intake manifold (1,500-6,500 RPM),a Wolverine/Blue Racer hydraulic camshaft, and reproductions of the 289ci V8 high- performance exhaust manifolds. Other components include high-performance lifters,Chevrolet 350 stainless steel cylinder head valves, Jack Roush Chevrolet 350 valvesprings, Chevrolet 350 titanium valve spring retainers, COMP Cams Chevrolet 350 1.6roller rocker arms, and PBM Chevrolet 350 chrome-moly 6.850-inch, 5/16, .080Wpushrods. The points system was replaced with electronic ignition and a new batterytray was professionally welded into place. The seller states everything else in the engine compartment is new and all original decals are in place as they were off theassembly line. The 302 sounds amazing and has pony's to spare.UNDERCARRIAGEThe steering is power-assisted and comes equipped with a new power steering cylinderand control valve for tighter steering. Bilstein shocks and front disc brakes are present.The brake pads were replaced, and have fewer than 5,000 miles on them. All new brake lines and fuel lines were installed along with a new gas tank. The reportedly original rearend has 2.79:1 gearing. The undercarriage has been undercoated for rust prevention.Two years ago, the front and rear suspension parts were replaced. That list of newhardware includes the: Inner and outer tie rod endsTie rod sleevesSway bar boltsSway bar bushings Upper and lower ball jointsUpper control arm shaft kitLower control arm bushingsStrut rod kitIdler arm assembly, Cotter pins Rubber grease seals/bootsZirc fittings Ball joint boltsAll nuts/clampsOne-inch lowering front coil springsRear leaf springsEye bolts, nuts, bushings, and shackles ADDITIONAL DETAILSAccording to the seller, this car has never been driven in the rain and has never beenwashed. Instead, it has always been cleaned with a quick detailer and waxed andstored in a garage with a dehumidifier running constantly. The seller reports thisMustang has received several awards, including multiple Best of Show trophies. The sale includes restoration receipts, a framed specifications sheet, the original owner'smanuals and assembly manuals, uninstalled spare/surplus parts, a jack, a fireextinguisher, and jumper cables.Take A L@@K At The Video On YouTube: https://youtu.be/QlQcTNlUXAkFollow This Link To Over 100 High Resolution Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Nxc7FHSdmqVarSPFA For Sale By Owner Located In Waldport, OR 97394 Trim: SprintBody Style: CoupeCondition: UsedCertified: 0Fuel Type: GasolineOptions: Vinyl Interior Surface
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