1968.5 Mustang Fastback ''R-Code'' 428 Cobra Jet Wimbledon White
1968 1/2 R-Code 428ci Cobra Jet Mustang for sale! This is 1 of 1044 rare non-Shelby ''R-Code'' Fastback Mustang.
428 Cobra Jet Engine, period correct
4-Speed Transmission
3.50 Traction-Lok Rear Axle
Factory Wimbledon White, Repainted
Black Standard Interior
This genuine 1968 Mustang R-Code is an honest, well-sorted driver that presents exceptionally well. While it has the appearance of a show car in photos, this is not a concours-quality restoration—it's a beautiful classic you can confidently drive and enjoy.
The body is solid and straight with no rust. The quarter panels, floor pans, and frame rails have been replaced, providing an excellent foundation. The paint has a deep shine and presents beautifully overall, with only a few professionally repaired stone chips and a few minor dings consistent with a quality driver. The chrome, stainless trim, and aluminum moldings are all in very nice condition and complement the car exceptionally well.
Power comes from a period-correct 1969 428 Cobra Jet engine. While not the original engine installed in 1968, it is the correct Cobra Jet engine for the era and performs exactly as it should. It starts easily, runs strong, and delivers the unmistakable torque and sound that made the Cobra Jet one of Ford's most legendary big-blocks. The engine is backed by a 4-speed manual transmission and a Ford 9-inch rear axle with 3.50:1 Traction-Lok (Posi) gears, making for an incredibly enjoyable driving experience.
The interior is a very respectable driver-quality example. It is generally in very good condition throughout, with only minor wear expected for a car of this age, including a small tear on the driver's seat. Overall, it presents extremely well and maintains the classic Mustang look and feel.
If you're searching for a numbers-matching concours restoration, this probably isn't the car for you. However, if you want a genuine R-Code Cobra Jet Mustang that looks fantastic, drives properly, and can be enjoyed without worrying about every mile, this is an excellent opportunity.
Finding a genuine 1968 R-Code Mustang at this price point is becoming increasingly difficult. This is the kind of car that can be driven, shown, and enjoyed exactly as Ford intended.
Engine:
Period-correct 1969 428 Cobra Jet V8
Starts easily and runs strong
Correct Cobra Jet cast iron intake manifold
Correct Cobra Jet exhaust manifolds
Holley 4-Barrel carburetor
Drivetrain:
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Ford 9'' Rear Axle
3.50:1 Traction-Lok (Posi) Differential
Body / Exterior:
Repainted in its factory-correct color
Paint presents very well overall with a deep shine
A few professionally repaired stone chips
A few minor dings consistent with a quality driver
No rust
Quarter panels replaced
Floor pans replaced
Frame rails replaced
Body is solid and straight
Chrome bumpers are in very good condition
Stainless trim and aluminum moldings are in very nice condition
Original glass is in good driver condition throughout
Newer Windshield
Interior:
Nice driver-quality interior
Overall in very good condition
Seats present well with a small tear on the driver's seat
Door panels are in good condition
Headliner is in good condition
Carpet presents well
Dash and gauges present nicely
Clean and well-maintained throughout
Brakes:
Front Disc Brakes
Rear Drum Brakes
Suspension / Handling:
Suspension is tight
Steering feels solid
Drives exceptionally well
An enjoyable and confidence-inspiring classic to drive
Wheels / Tires:
Original 14'' GT Wheels, Dated Correct
BF Goodrich Radial T/A Tires
Electrical System:
Lights, signals and gauges function properly
Electrical system operates as intended
Here's the ORIGINAL vehicule information, from the day it left the factory:
8F02R215243 VIN Decode :
8: 1968
R: Assembly plant, Dearborn, Michigan
02: Body Type, Fastback
R: Engine code, 428ci Cobra Jet, 4bbl, ''335hp''
215243: Sequential unit number
Warranty Tag:
63A: Fastback / Standard Interior / Bucket Seats
M: Paint Color: Wimbledon White
2D: Red Standard Interior
15U: Build date : July 15, 1968
B1: DSO (District sales office), Central Canada Ordering District
H: Axle, 3.50 9inch Traction-Lok Rear Axle
U: C6 Automatic Transmission
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