The 1968 Mustang was little changed from it 67 counterpart. Most of the changes were in subtle refinements to the interior and exterior. New options for 68 included an AM/FM stereo radio, rear window defogger (coupe and fastback only), re-designed front power disc brakes, and the all new 302 cid engine. The 302-4V, 230 horsepower engine replaced the 289 Challenger Special of previous years. By December of 67, the 289 engine was replaced entirely by the 302 version.
Other changes included the deletion of the horizontal grille bars, the deletion of the F-O-R-D letters at the front of the hood, simplification of the quarter panel ornament, and many safety features. Due to increasing governmental regulations, the 1968 Mustang now included front and rear side marker lights, folding, flush mounted interior door pulls, and an energy absorbing steering column. There were several "region specific" models offered from various dealers. Two of the most noteable were the California Special, and the High Country Special. Total production for 1968 was 317,404 units. Credit for the above information goes to ClassicPonyCars.com
8 - Last digit of model year F - Assembly plant (F-Dearborn, R-San Jose, T-Metuchen) 01 - Body code
for 2dr Hardtop (02-Fastback, 03-Convertible) J - Engine Code 100001 - Consecutive unit number Example:
8F01J100001
Location:
Stamped on plate riveted on passenger's side of the instrument panel and is visible through the windshield; it is also stamped on the left inner fender; the warranty plate is riveted on the rear face of the driver's door.
1968 Mustang Prices
Retail
2dr Hardtop, 63A
$2,578.60
Convertible
2,814.22
2+2 Fastback
2,689.26
289ci 195hp V-8
105.63
302ci 230hp V-8
171.77
390ci 235hp V-8
263.71
427ci 390hp V-8
622.00
428ci 335hp V-8*
434.00
SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic, 6cyl
191.12
SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic, 195/230hp V-8s
200.85
SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic, 325hp V-8
233.17
4-speed manual transmission, 195/230hp V-8s
184.02
4-speed manual transmission, 320hp V-8
233.18
Power front disc brakes, V-8s (required
with 325hp V-8 on GT Equipment Group)
64.77
Power steering
84.47
Power convertible top
52.95
Convertible glass backlite
38.86
GT Equipment Group, 230/325hp V-8 (NA with
Sports Trim Group or optional wheel covers)
146.71
Tachometer (V-8s only)
54.45
Limited slip differential
41.60
Tinted windows and winshield
30.25
Convenience Group (console required with
SelectAire)
32.44
Fingertip speed control (with V-8 and
SelectShift)
73.83
Remote control outside mirror, lefthand
side
9.58
SelectAire air conditioner
360.30
Push-button radio (AM)
61.40
AM/FM stereo radio
181.39
Stereosonic tape system (AM radio
required)
133.86
Sport Deck rear seat (2+2 only)
64.77
Full-width front seat (hardtop & 2+2,
NA console)
32.44
Tilt-away steering wheel
66.14
Center console (radio required)
53.71
Interior Decor Group (conv. &
full-width front seat)
110.16
Interior Decor Group (all others w/o
full-width seat)
123.86
Two-tone hood paint
19.48
Accent paint stripe
13.90
Vinyl-covered roof (hardtop only)
74.36
Wheel covers (NA with GT or V-8 Sports
Trim Groups)
21.34
Deluxe wheel covers (NA with GT or V-8
Sports Trim Groups)
34.33
Wide Oval tire option (V-8s only)
78.53
Whitewall tire option
33.31
*Available after April 1, 1968
Interior Trim
Code
Black vinyl
2A(6A)
Blue vinyl
2B(6B)
Dark red vinyl
2D(6D)
Saddle vinyl
2F(6F)
Ivy Gold vinyl
2G(6G)
Aqua vinyl
2K(6K)
Parchment vinyl
2U(6U)
Nugget Gold vinyl
2Y(6Y)
Black comfortweave, bench
8A(9A)
Blue comfortweave, bench
8B(9B)
Dark red comfortweave, bench
8D(9D)
Parchment comfortweave, bench
8U(9U)
Black comfortweave
7A(5A)
Blue comfortweave
7B(5B)
Dark red comfortweave
7D(5D)
Parchment comfortweave
8U(5U)
* Decor group is in parentheses
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