1968 Ford Mustang Hardtop Coupe - Factory Highland Green Metallic - Upgraded 289 V8 with Cam & Headers - C-4 Automatic - Wilwood Disc Brakes & Currie Axles - Bilstein Suspension & Flaming River Steering

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Few classic Mustangs turn heads quite like a late-sixties coupe finished in iconic Highland Green Metallic, the signature shade made world-famous by Bullitt. Sourced out of Reeds Spring, Missouri and now proudly displayed in our Saugatuck, Michigan showroom, this 1968 Mustang hardtop coupe was born at Ford's Dearborn plant as an authentic C-code V8. It has undergone an extensive mechanical and cosmetic rejuvenation, combining freshly dialed suspension, performance upgrades, Wilwood braking, and a super clean body into an outstanding turnkey driver that is ready to enjoy daily.

Door Data Plate & Factory VIN Decoding

VIN (8F01C184662):

8: 1968 Model Year

F: Dearborn, Michigan Assembly Plant

01: 2-Door Hardtop Coupe

C: 289ci 2-Barrel V8 Engine (Factory Spec)

184662: Sequential Production Serial Number

Factory Data Plate Specifications:

Body (65A): 2-Door Hardtop Coupe with Standard Bucket Seats

Color (R): Highland Green Metallic (Authentic Factory-Correct Exterior Color)

Trim (2G): Ivy Gold Vinyl Bucket Seats (Originally born with Ivy Gold, now featuring a crisp Parchment White and tan theme)

Date (23N / 23D): Scheduled Build Date of the 23rd

DSO (74): Seattle, Washington District Sales Office (Pacific Northwest Delivery)

Axle (2): 2.79:1 Conventional Rear Axle Ratio

Trans (W): C-4 Select-Shift Cruise-O-Matic 3-Speed Automatic

Engine & Drivetrain Performance

Under the hood rests a strong-running 289 cubic inch V8 that has been thoroughly upgraded with proven street performance equipment:

Induction & Camshaft: Topped with an Edelbrock Performer aluminum intake manifold, an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor, an Edelbrock mechanical fuel pump, and a mild street camshaft that revs quickly and settles into a smooth, confident low idle.

Exhaust & Tone: Upgraded with tubular exhaust headers breathing through a free-flowing dual exhaust system, giving the car a mean, aggressive, and raspy exhaust note.

Dress-Up & Ignition: Features a chrome air cleaner, matching chrome valve covers, an Optima RedTop 34R battery, and a fresh ignition tune-up.

Cooling System: Kept running ice-cold by a new aluminum Champion performance radiator paired with a 5-blade Derale mechanical cooling fan and a new Ford water pump.

Transmission: Driven by a smooth and positive-shifting C-4 automatic transmission fitted with a B&M deep pan for enhanced cooling capacity.

Suspension, Steering & Braking Upgrades

This Mustang has received thousands in high-end chassis hardware, resulting in tight, confident handling on modern roads:

Steering: Features a modern Flaming River steering box combined with all-new steering linkages for tight, direct road feel (manual steering configuration).

Suspension: Outfitted with premium Bilstein shocks all around, new front control arms, and brand new rear leaf springs and hardware.

Rear End: Fitted with heavy-duty upgraded Currie axle shafts for enhanced drivetrain durability.

Brakes: Wilwood front disc brakes with a Wilwood master cylinder and adjustable proportioning valve for custom front-to-rear bias control, paired with all-new brake lines and freshly rebuilt rear drum brakes (manual brake setup).

Exterior & Paint Condition

High-Quality Finish: Benefiting from a newer respray in its factory-original Highland Green Metallic (Code R), the paint displays deep gloss and a rich finish across straight body panels.

Rust-Free Foundation: The car presents with no rust, blistering, or structural damage, and the lower door bottoms are completely dry. As an honest driver, it has only minor expected cosmetic imperfections such as small paint touched-in blemishes and light marks on the wheel lip.

Exterior Trim: Extensive brightwork has been replaced or polished, including new Mustang fender badges, new door handles and locks, fresh hood trim, and complete new weather stripping.

Trunk: The trunk compartment has been cleanly detailed and coated in a durable rubberized protective liner.

Wheels & Stance: Rides on vintage American Racing / Real Wheels 48s wrapped in healthy tires with deep, aggressive tread.

Interior & Cabin Appointments

The cabin is bright, crisp, and beautifully appointed in a clean Parchment White and tan motif:

Bucket Seating: The bucket seats have been refreshed in classic Parchment White vinyl, contrasting handsomely against the dark Highland Green exterior.

Finished Surfaces: The dashboard and metal interior trim panels have been freshly prepped and painted, giving the forward cockpit a clean, tailored presentation.

Carpeting & Liners: Fitted with a like-new tan carpet kit protected by a set of durable, high-quality black rubber floor mats.

Additional Appointments: Features a brand new headliner, crisp door panels, fresh weatherstripping, and an updated AM/FM stereo that fits neatly into the factory dash opening to preserve the original 1968 layout.

Pure Driver Setup: Configured without power steering, power brakes, or air conditioning for pure steering feedback, mechanical simplicity, and uncompromised engine response.

Turnkey, fully sorted, and wearing one of the most desirable colors in Mustang history, this 1968 coupe is fully prepped and ready for its next caretaker to drive and enjoy immediately.

Contact Us By Call or Text Anytime!! Chicago Car Club - 312-420-3696

PLEASE BE SURE TO WATCH OUR DETAILED YOUTUBE VIDEO! Visit our website for even more high-resolution photos, including full engine and underbody photos as well!