Basic information and history

A very nice example of the 1968 Ford Mustang GTA, here in S-code version with the well-regarded 390Cui V8 of around 330hp. Other factory equipment includes a C6 automatic transmission and mechanical differential brake. The original differential brake has been replaced with a Detroit NoSPIN differential. The original differential is present and comes with the car.

The car was built at the Ford factory in Metuchen, New Jersey , and was imported to Sweden back in 1977. Since then it has had a total of four users, of which the most recent owners have used the car in Spain. The odometer shows approx. 32,338 km , but this cannot be guaranteed.

The car has been given an updated California Edition style with, among other things, side air intakes, a different hood, tailgate and lights. The original parts are still available for those who wish to restore the car to its original design. Originally painted in Lime Gold , the car was repainted in 2001 to Presidential Blue , which matches the coveted California Edition style.

Equipment and options

The car is currently equipped with, among other things:

• Deluxe interior package with black vinyl interior and wood inlays
• Shelby California modifications : tailgate, taillights, side air intakes, hood with second locks
• GT steel rims with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires
• Flowmaster sports exhaust system
• Rear lowering kit
• Chrome bumpers and moldings
• Louvres on the bonnet
• GT rear fuel filler
• Retrofitted stereo

The car comes with original parts such as the steering wheel, tailgate, taillights, steering components, and extensive documentation, including:

• Original Ford build sheet
• Marti Report
• Receipts, inspection papers and service history
• Various original parts

Condition

The car is in fine used condition but not at concours level. It has an attractive exterior and is ready to be used as an enthusiast car straight away.

Body and paint:

• Two minor scratches on the hood
• Beginning of rust bubbles at entry – no through-rusted areas
• Repainted in 2001; the paint has held up well but is not in new condition.

Interior:

• In good condition with minor signs of wear.
• No damage to seats, roof or dashboard
• Some cosmetic patina on door sills
• New stereo installed

Mechanics:

• Engine in very good condition – see attached compression test
• Gearbox newly renovated in autumn 2024
• Rear axle makes a certain whining noise, it is recommended to have it checked in the future
• Brakes in good condition
• Temperature gauge out of order

Service history

• October 2024 , 32,288 km – Service and overhaul of gearbox at Coast Classica Marbella
• January 2023 , 31,000 km – Oil and filter change by current owner
• February 2022 , 30,500 km – Service and change of differential oil
• Ongoing maintenance performed by current and previous owners – extensive binder with documentation and receipts included

The car was last inspected in 2018 and has not been driven much since then.

Summary

This is a rare and powerful example of the 1968 Ford Mustang GTA with the coveted S-code 390 V8 engine . The combination of California modifications , original documentation, and a condition that makes it both drivable and collector-friendly makes this a very attractive car – whether it is to be used as an enthusiast car, displayed, or restored to original condition.