1968 FORD MUSTANG CUSTOM HARDTOP

OVERVIEW

This 1968 Ford Mustang is powered by a 393ci V8 mated to a five-speed Tremec manual transmission. Finished in SpectraMaster Green over a black Italian leather interior, this restored hardtop is now offered by the seller with an owner's manual, pictures from restoration, receipts, and a clear title.

Highlights

• Custom build completed in approximately 2011
  • 4,749 miles driven since according to the aftermarket odometer 
• Performance-enhanced drivetrain 
• Undercarriage has been completely undercoated 
• Painless wiring kit installed 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Washington 

EXTERIOR

• SpectraMaster Green paint
  • Chroma base 
• Hood scoop 
• Tinted windows 
• GT-style grille with fog lights 
• Driver-side chrome mirror 
• Chrome brightwork 

Updates

• New
  • Chrome
  • Bumpers 

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• 14-inch steel wheels
  • Baby Moon hubcaps 
• 215/70 Grand Am Radial G/T radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Black Italian leather upholstery 
• Bucket seats
• JME custom dash
  • Aluminum bezel 
• Power rack-and-pinion steering
• Floor-mounted Hurst manual shifter 

Updates

• Interior has been changed from the original Nugget Gold vinyl 
• Bucket seats sourced from a 1969 Ford Mustang 
• Interior is wired for subwoofers and amplifiers 
• New
  • Floor panels
  • Italian leather
  • Dash
  • Dash pad
  • Dash components 
  • Carpet 
  • Headliner
  • Window and door cranks and latches 

INSTRUMENTS

• AutoMeter carbon fiber gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer
  • 10,000-rpm tachometer 
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 4,749 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt
  • Odometer shows true mileage since completion of custom build according to the seller 

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 393ci V8
  • 10.2:1 compression ratio 
  • Holley 750cfm four-barrel carburetor 
  • Edelbrock intake manifold 
  • Aluminum AFR 202 heads
  • Billet Comp cam 
  • March serpentine belt conversion
  • Holley fuel pump 
  • MSD ignition
  • Aluminum radiator 
  • Ceramic-coated headers 

Transmission

• Five-speed Tremec manual
  • Centerforce stage 2 clutch and pressure plate with hydro conversion 
  • Aluminum flywheel  

Service History Highlights 

• Original 289ci 2V V8 and three-speed manual transmission have been replaced 
• Current engine has a 351 Windsor V8 block that's been stroked to 393ci
• New
  • Heater core
  • Blower motor

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Subframe connectors 
• 3.50 gears
• Mustang II front end 
• Manual front disc brakes 
• Two-inch dual exhaust system 

Service History Highlights 

• Entire undercarriage has been undercoated 
• New
  • Shock tower delete kit 
  • Fuel tank 
  • Fuel sending unit 

DATA PLATE DECODER 

• BODY, 65A - Coupe with standard interior featuring bucket seats
• COLOR, R - Highland Green 
• TRIM, 2Y - Nugget Gold standard bucket seats 
• DATE, 28C - March, 28,1968
• D.S.O., 74 - Seattle, WA 
• AXLE, 2 - 2.79 gears with standard differential 
• TRANS, 1 - Three-speed manual 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• No radio 
• Rear main has a slow oil leak 

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Owner's manual 
• Pictures from restoration 
• Receipts 

VIDEO

• Seller has included a video that shows a cold start and interior tour, which can be seen below 

AUTOHUNTER ADMIN UPDATE 3/26/2026 1:22 PM PST: Seller has provided a video of a ride-along