In September of 1967, the 1968 Mustangs were Introduced. Model year production would drop again to 317,148 units, partially due to a 60 day strike at Ford beginning right after introduction in late September through late November.
The popular C-stripes on this fastback were an appearance option seperate from the GT option.
Browse a 1968 Mustang Brochure printed in December of 1967...Read More
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"Only Mustang Makes It Happen" was the advertising campaign for 1968.
This TV commercial was part of the attempt to boost lost sales to Camaro with subtle terms like Mustang, "The Original".
The Mustang GT-CS (California Special) was available only in California. Inspired by Shelby, using the same grille, fog lamps, and rear fascia. 3867 were produced. Another 251 HCS models (High Country Specials) were built for Colorado Ford dealers.
Browse a 1968 Ford Mustang Cobra GT Brochure printed in November of 1967...Read More
1968 Mustang Shelby GT 500
Midyear, the Cobra added a KR at the end of the name (for King of the Road) and the 390 was replaced with a new 428.
A 1968 Mustang GT390 and Dodge Charger in a chase scene from Bullitt released October 17, 1968.
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Browse a 1968 Ford Mustang Cobra GT Sales Guide for salesmen, printed in November of 1967...Read More
To read the Road Test for the 1968 Pontiac Firebird, Chevrolet Camaro, AMC Javelin, Plymouth Barracuda, Ford Mustang, Mercury Cougar, and other historic articles, browse Motor Trend magazine from January of 1968...Read More