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1968 Ford Mustang Convertible
Registration no. XBY 415F
Chassis no. 8FO3J178011• First registered in the UK in 2007
• 302ci (5.0-litre) 230bhp 'J' code V8 engine
• Four-speed manual gearbox
• MoT to 1st November 2023
"The Mustang can be tailored to be anything from a gentle in-town ladies' car to an impressive 130mph highway performer. Undoubtedly its almost infinitely variable personality is one of the car's chief attractions..." - William S Stone, The Ford Mustang.
Ford created a new class of car almost overnight with the introduction of the Mustang sports coupé part way through the 1964 season, catching the rest of the US auto industry off guard. Brainchild of Lee Iacocca - subsequent saviour of the Chrysler Corporation – the Mustang is one of the most remarkable automotive success stories of modern times and arguably the pinnacle of his long career with Ford. Aimed at the affluent young, for whom a car was as much a lifestyle statement as means of transport, the Mustang succeeded brilliantly, achieving sales in excess of a quarter million by the end of '64. This remarkable debut was followed by a staggering 524,791 sales in 1965, earning Ford a fortune.
The secret of the Mustang's success was a broad appeal that extended beyond the target market thanks to a great value-for-money package combining sporty looks, decent economy and brisk performance. Mustangs could be ordered in specifications ranging from six-cylinder 'economy' to V8-powered luxury, while customers could choose from an extensive range of factory options, with the result that seldom are two Mustangs identical. The Mustang was enlarged and restyled for 1969 and again for 1971, but of all the many versions since 1964, it is the early cars that are by far the most desirable.
Built at Ford's Dearborn plant in November 1968, this Mustang convertible has the 302ci (5.0-litre) 230bhp 'J' code V8 engine and the four-speed manual transmission with B&M gear shifter. Other notable features include servo-assisted brakes; GT spot lamps; Sony radio; and 'Trafficator' style louvred bonnet. The car is finished in metallic red paint with cream/white roof and white interior with red carpets. First registered in the UK in 2007, this highly desirable Mustang 'rag top' is offered with a V5C document and MoT to 1st November 2023.