Here?s a cool keeper from Dearborn:  A beautifully restored, numbers matching Mustang GT 390 4 speed convertible!  Gorgeous in Acapulco Blue over parchment, restored from new convertible top to new suspension and documented by its Marti report this is an awesome looking, investment grade pony car!

 

Marti lists the options below:

 

Mustang Convertible-------$2814.22

GT Equipment Group------$146.75
390 CID-- 325 HP V8------$263.70

4 Speed (w/390 CID V8)--$233.28

Power Convertible Top----$52.90

Power Steering--------------$85.29
Power Front Disc Brakes--$64.67

Push Button Radio(AM)---$61.42

Center Console--------------$53.72

Whitewall Tire Option-----$33.30

Wide-Oval Tire Option----$78.55 (Marti has them both coded)

Shipped new to Hayes Motor Company in Sioux City, Nebraska, this muscle car was delivered to its new owner nine days after it was built.  Aesthetically the car differs from new with its new parchment interior rather than the original medium blue, and the new parchment top matches the new interior and the white GT ?C? stripe better than the original black top.  It?s hard to argue with the result!

 

Marketers hyped the 1968 Ford Mustang as "The Great Original" and "the most exciting car on the American road."  The shape certainly helps:  Crease lines ran from the expertly finished upper front fenders to loop around simulated scoops ahead of the rear wheels before running forward into the lower doors.  The 1968 grille, more deeply inset and retaining its galloping horse, is as new.  New GT fog lamps seem to "float" within the grille.  Stainless trim from the reveal moldings down are as new, the top is new, the paint is fresh, straight and clean, the taillights and other chrome accents are new and the chrome wheels with their Firestone Wide Oval F70x14 tires are new.  The result is an extremely attractive, eye catching car done to a very high standard!

 

With federal safety and emissions standards now in force nationwide, some Mustang engines were detuned for '68, but the 390's rating actually went up a little to 335.  This engine, original to the car, was completely rebuilt along with the rest of the car and has gone fewer than 20 miles since it was finished.  Aside from the new paint and chrome valve covers and air cleaner lid, there?s a full compliment of ECS Automotive stickers and decals, date coded spark plugs and battery cables, the correct Autolite battery and more.  Inspection stickers dot the firewall while a re-cored radiator sits up front.  Correct reproduction hoses carry all fluids from antifreeze to power steering.  The original Holley carb sits under the air cleaner and the original distributor sits up front with the original water pump.  Suffice to say there?s not a lot of room for improvement here!

 

Engineers are a persistent lot, and all '68 Mustangs got more detail refinements. The front suspension was again tweaked to improve ride and handling. Just as laudable, the available power front-disc brakes switched from fixed to "floating" calipers which provided extra stopping power with no extra pedal effort. Ford recognized the necessity of front discs for hot Mustangs by making them a mandatory option with the 390 and 427 engines.  For its restoration, new steering components, new brake lines, hoses and hard parts along with all new fuel components were installed underneath this car.  Correctly applied red oxide primer with black overspray shields crisp sheet metal and inspection marks and details abound under here.  Ford?s 9? rear with 3.25 gears runs out back with a full rebuild.  There?s a new, correct exhaust system from head pipes to resonators to the crossflow muffler to the quad tips.  Bare metal parts are protected for the long haul, though, so get out and enjoy this one!

 

Slide behind the deluxe wheel and sit on the freshly restored seat.  There?s a new wood grain knob on the Hurst shifter to keep your right hand busy while new pedal pads feel great under your feet.  The fresh dash rides under a new dash pad, new carpeting and new sill plates make the floor look like new and new door panels sit at your side.  The original AM radio works in its location above the very cool roll top console door, the gauges all work and all lights and indicators light as they should.  Beauty and function?  You bet!

 

From its deep finish to its restored chassis this is a ?stang on the move.  This ?68 is the very definition of an investment grade Mustang!  A convertible, numbers matching, Marti report and a very cool big block and four speed combo?they don?t make ?68 Mustangs much hotter than this!

 

Money is flooding into the collector car market right now ... as the value of paper assets continues to plummet ... where do you want your family?s wealth?  Choose assets that can't be debased by stupidity, short-term thinking, public & private looters, and outright theft!

 

Please note that all sales are binding and final.  Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied.  Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding.  Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase!  A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask! 

 

Note that our cars are on display in our showroom in Mentor, Ohio, in national print advertisements, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times.    Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time.  In fact, most of our sales come from sources other than Ebay.  Accordingly, if you see a car you like, don?t wait!  Call us!

 

If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles.  And, for you con-men and women out there, while you may think it?s cute to create a user account and click the Buy It Now on a high dollar car you can?t afford, note that we will track you down and we will recoup our costs for fraudulent bidding activity.

 

This car can be inspected at our 17,000 square foot facility in Mentor, Ohio, six days per week.  For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.  We can also provide accommodations within walking distance of our facility.

 

We can transport your new vehicle to you in one of our enclosed car haulers.  Cost depends on mileage and location.  Our Transportation Manager, Ron Meek, stands ready to help you with your transport needs.  For a quote, call Ron at: (440)350-1480.  Ron?s direct email address is: Ron.Meek@bestofshowautomotive.com.

 

For those international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years.  You can feel confident in our representations, and post-sale service.  Our Transportation Manager, Ron Meek, stands ready to help your transport & shipping needs.

 

A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"?  We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles.  If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside.  Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car.  Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value.  Email information on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll.  Joe?s email address is: Joseph.Carroll@bestofshowautomotive.com.

 

Best of Show Automotive, LLC has a valid Ohio Used Car Dealer's License.  Our showroom located at 5782 Heisley Road, in Mentor, Ohio, is open to the public from 9 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday, and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday.  We usually have 50 to 60 incredible cars on display.  Feel free to stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth!  Each and every one of our 25 member staff is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars!

 

In addition to our main showroom in Mentor, Ohio, we own two secondary facilities, including a full-service restoration shop and body/paint shop.  We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe.  We own all of our facilities and have a significant investment in our business.  We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, our Restoration Manager, Tim Wilhelm, can be reached at: (440)354-3279.  Tim?s direct email address is: Tim.Wilhelm@bestofshowautomotive.com.

 

Do you want your car customized?  New wheels?  Air conditioning?  We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that ?we can give you what you want!  For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact our Inventory Manager, Gary Nord, at: (440)354-3279.  Gary?s direct email address is: Gary.Nord@bestofshowautomotive.com.

 

Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past.  Here?s what some of customers have to say: http://www.bestofshowautomotive.com/testimonials.html. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures!  Bid with confidence!

 

For general information, call us at: (440)350-1480.  You can send an email directly to our President, Joseph Carroll, at: joseph.carroll@bestofshowautomotive.com.