Sometimes the best classic car finds are the ones that have simply been forgotten. This extraordinary 1968 Ford Mustang coupe, showing just 1,033 miles (approximately 1,660km) on its odometer, has proved that originality can be worth serious money, selling for an impressive $60,000 at auction.
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Finished in its original Highland Green paintwork with an Ivy Gold interior, the Mustang looks remarkably close to how it would have appeared when it left the showroom nearly six decades ago. Its remarkably low mileage is reportedly the result of the original owner driving it for just one month before putting it away, where it remained largely untouched for years.
Under the bonnet sits a 200ci (3.3-litre) inline-six engine paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. Far from being a high-performance Mustang, this was a relatively modest specification when new, featuring period details including power steering, dealer-installed air conditioning and its original AM radio.
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The car was discovered by automotive personality Dennis Collins before finding its way into Richard Rawlings' Gas Monkey Garage collection. Offered through Bring a Trailer as part of the 2026 Gas Monkey Garage Collection, the Mustang attracted considerable attention before eventually selling for $60,000 on October 29, 2026.
While many classic Mustangs have been modified, restored or driven hard over the decades, this remarkable survivor demonstrates the growing appeal of untouched originality. With barely more than 1,600km on the clock, it is a genuine automotive time capsule and a wonderful reminder that sometimes the most special classics are the ones that have simply been left alone.
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