Highlights

Subject to a comprehensive restoration including a full respray and mechanical overhaul
Rare Lime Gold Metallic cabin
Imported from Illinois, USA, and registered in the UK
Complete with a hard-back photo book documenting the restoration

The Appeal

Of all of the era-defining cars of the past century, there are few so legendary as the Mustang. Powerful, aggressive and tinged with rebellion, there was much to the Mustang's success - but the car became particularly well known for its sheer number of options.

Thanks to the vast dealer network and all manner of demographics, the Mustang rolled out of Ford's factory sites in all manner of colours and specs. Take this one - a Lime Gold Metallic beauty with the desirable 289cu in. V8 engine, quite a handsome set-up that's sure to prove very desirable.

Originally outshopped in Dearborn, Michigan, and was imported from Illinois, USA, to the UK in 2021, this C-Code Mustang was subject to a comprehensive restoration that's left it in utterly fine fettle. Now, it comes to us in fabulous order - with its iconic livery and freshly retrimmed cabin proudly on display.

This fabulous example of one of Ford's most famous cars has plenty to attract a dedicated Mustang fan.

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The History and Paperwork

Manufactured in Dearborn, Michigan in 1968
Original C-Code specification
Imported from Illinois, USA, to the UK in 2021
Two UK-based registered keepers since import
Safety inspection carried out in April 2024
Some advisories for handbrake cable and temperature gauge
A working temperature gauge will be supplied upon purchase
Comes with:
- A hard-back photo book of the restoration
- Folder containing maintenance invoices from 2021 and 2024
Indicates 00,420 miles on a five-figure odometer

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The Condition

Recently resprayed in Lime Gold Metallic with dark green metallic twin racing stripes
This was a bare-metal respray with any bodywork damage repaired beforehand
Paintwork in very good order with no sign of substantial corrosion
New chromework all-round
15-inch Torque Thrust alloy wheels
New tyres have been fitted
Good, solid underside
Attractive cabin in excellent order
The original Ivy Gold seats have been replaced
However, the door cards and dashboard are still in this livery
Seats were replaced and retrimmed to a high standard
Fitted with new seatbelts
New window mechanisms
New steering wheel
Original door cards and headlining show some discolouration due to age
All instruments are clean, clear and legible
Handbrake cable needs replacement, part included in sale
Temperature gauge inoperative, replacement included in sale

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The Mechanics

289cu in (4.7-Litre V8 powerplant)
Three-speed manual transmission
Engine bay in good order, subject to restoration
Comprehensive mechanical restoration including:
- Larger aluminium radiator installed
- Custom 2.5-inch stainless-steel exhaust system
- Rebuilt gearbox
- New clutch
- New front shock absorbers and springs
- New starter motor and solenoid
- New valve covers
- New dual brake master cylinder
- New timing set
- New fan belts
- Fresh fuel lines
- New battery and coil
- Anti-roll bar bushes
Recent maintenance includes:
- New HEI distributor
- Rebuilt carburettor
- New spark plugs and leads
- New upper ball joints
- New Lower suspension arms
- Four-wheel alignment completed
We understand the car to be in excellent working order
We've no reports of any faults

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