1968 ½ Ford Mustang GT 428 Cobra Jet 4 Speed in Blue & Ride on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

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On "My Car Story" we're in Iola WI on 7-6-23.
We're looking at a 1968 ½ Ford Mustang GT in Brittany Blue Paint. The car is equipped with a 428 CI Cobra Jet V8 engine, with a 4 Speed manual transmission.
The car's Owner is Gene Leopold. Gene’s had this car since 2010. Gene shares he knew how rare this car is and being a Ford Parts Man he restored the car with the help of his Son with all original parts. This car looks showroom new.
If you’d like to come to the Iola Car Show here is the link - www.iolaoldcarshow.com
ENJOY!

[@loucostabile]

Hi, If you like this video, please click on SUPER THANKS ❤ with the $ in the middle which is the SUPER THANKS button under the video. Thank you! Lou

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

You're right Lou, this car has it all, and the 1 of 1 radio, too! I've always admired this fastback design and when Ford stuffed in a Cobra Jet, it just got better. Thanks for finding and sharing Mr. Leopold and his fountain of youth with all of us!

[@loucostabile]

Hi TheGunfighter45acp, This one had some GIGGY UP! My pleasure sharing with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@LITTLE1994]

That kind of Mustang with the giant V8 isn't something you see everyday.

[@loucostabile]

I agree.

[@MAGronemeyer]

This car is spectacular! Perfect color, perfect engine package, and all of the available options too! That 428 CI engine sounds healthy, coupled with the 4-speed manual transmission. I always loved the Ford Mustang Fastback design from 1965-1968. They had a certain character to them. That Mustang is in pristine condition, and looks like it drove off the showroom floor! I love it Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael, Happy to read "I love it" :-) Lou

[@davestelling]

Gene looks to be in as great shape as his beautiful Mustang! Happy birthday, Gene - and thanks for another My Car Story, Lou...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Dave, He and the Mustang are well preserved :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@ultraviolettp3446]

Amaaaaaazing! Love the sound of that engine! You will never get that with a $80k golf cart! Beautiful car - styling and color (agree with Lou). Amazing styling. Not too big - not too small and proportions are spot on. Those were the days when styling mattered and we could buy cars and not the blobmobiles that infest our highways today! Thanks for sharing this car with us, Lou! Great video and channel as always!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ultraviolet tp, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and sounds from this car :-) My pleasure sharing this one with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Beautiful Mustang - love the colour! Thanks Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you enjoy the looks and colour of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@hiitsstillme]

A great example of what was arguably the best year and model go-fast Mustang made... all business, no gee-gaw shaker scoops, slats or spoilers. 👍

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@halhenryg]

Lou, this 68 & the 67 fastback Mustangs are in my opinion are the best looking, of all the fastback Mustang's! Thank you! Great find.

[@loucostabile]

halhenryg, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@stang_68]

Awesome FORD STANG 💪 💯 Talked with Gene at IOLA 23 - Great Guy! Nicest Mustang I've had the Opportunity to see in person!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Stang, Happy to read you saw this one in person. Engine bay is PERFECT! Lou

[@Warrior_Resisting_Colonialism]

WOW! This might be the #1 car you've ever showed us to date, Lou. What a gem!

[@loucostabile]

HI Wabanaki Warrior - Mi'kmaw Indian of Mi'kma'ki, High praise :-) Lou

[@60474]

Beautiful!! Almost makes me cry..

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bruceh92]

Stunning Mustang, the best of the best. Thanks for sharing guys. 👍

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bruce H., Happy to read you find this car "Stunning" :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@classicmusclecarexhaust1988]

Yeah Lou, whoever ordered this car in '68 really knew what they were doing. Perfect combination of power, comfort, and colors. I love the Shelby's and California Specials of this era, but this Mustang ranks right up there. I've changed plugs on a couple of 351 Cleveland Mustangs back in the day, and it was not easy. The 428 looks even tougher. Those shock towers were a pain! Gene needs to get this Mustang to the nearest dragstrip to see what it can do! Love this video Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Tom & JudyAnn, I agree, this Mustang is "Just right". Happy to read "Love this video" :-) Lou

[@kennethtibbitts414]

not much of a MUSTANG fan but you got to like the sound of a big block!

[@loucostabile]

This Pony has some GIDDY UP!

[@philipdrake6]

What a great looking Mustang, as you say, the colour realy suits it. 👍👍.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Philip, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this Mustang :-) Lou

[@davidreichl16]

An absolutely amazing car! Thanks Lou.

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome David :-)

[@JaimeSalcedoA_72]

Tengo una cierta fascinación por los Corvette y Mustang, sobretodo de las primeras eras. ¡Solo puedo decir, que este Ford Mustang GT Fastback Cobra Jet de 1968 es, simplemente, fantástico! El color Azul Bretaña, junto a esa franja negra mate del capó, le quedan fenomenal. Lo mismo puede decirse del espectacular compartimento del motor. Sin olvidarnos, por supuesto, del hermoso interior con un tono muy similar al de la carrocería. Por último, y como siempre, me encantaron esa serie de llamativos folletos perfectamente bien conservados de la época. Estoy totalmente de acuerdo en lo que expresaste, Lou. Cualquiera que se tope con un auto así dirá "¡Wow!" ¡Saludos cordiales!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jaime, High praise that this car is "Fantastic" and a "Wow" :-) My pleasure sharing this car with you, Lou

[@rajeewananayakkara7577]

Very beautiful car. Engine is very clean. looks like never ride. Thanks a lot.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rajeewa, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're right, this car looks like it came right from the showroom. You're welcome, Lou

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

😍Great looking Mustang!!👍

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@jasonkrause6778]

Lou I'm a GM Guy But this Mustang is stunning Great Story!!!

[@loucostabile]

Jason, High praise :-)

[@hornetbrown]

Same here. This baby qualifies as a sleeper, she is so subtle. I'd take this over a Shelby, I like quiet monsters like this. Very nice!

[@heinrichbier4759]

You sure pick em’ Lou. What a ride

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this ride Heinrich :-)

[@donaldjames3255]

Greatest car in the world !!!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

THANKS LOU,GENE,and CHRIS 🤗FOR HIS INVALUABLE HELP,TO MAKE THIS CAR STORY…I was a senior in high school and I worked to pass out literature for the local FORD dealer and collected some of the brochures,but NOT the car 😁💚💚💚

[@loucostabile]

Hi Budget Audiophile Life-long, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Senior year in High School :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome, Lou

[@frankmoore159]

Great sound lou

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@johnboysoftware7329]

Yes, those big, round things that tires are mounted to are often called "rims," but they're more correctly called "wheels."

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@DanielAlvarez-xl4qy]

One of the best things about a 60’s cars is rhat they are fun to drive n it feels like youre going 1,000 miles per hour it feels ao cool great car

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@danam0228]

This car is the definition of immaculate

[@loucostabile]

I agree.

[@bobstuckrath1805]

The signature under the hood scoop. It is like a brand new 1968 Cobra Jet Mustang. I've lusted after one since I was 12. (I was a 12 and a half)

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, You're right, this one is like a brand new car. Lou

[@bogdanich375]

Nice car!🤗

[@loucostabile]

Glad you like this car :-)

[@unclerudy9797]

Gorgeous Pony Car in a beautiful color...What's not to like ! Thanks for posting Lou !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudy, Happy to read "Gorgeous Pony Car in a beautiful color." :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@wamps3370]

In 1968, my Uncle (a factory Ford Mechanic) factory ordered and received a 1968 Ford Fairlane with the 428 CJ motor with 4 spd. He was the terror of the local drag strip and trophied almost every week.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Wamps, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Uncles car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@cjdesign5700]

Wow...just wow. Thanks Gene and Lou

[@loucostabile]

You're welcome CJ Design :-)

[@osofish5221]

That’s my grandpa!

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share Grandpa's ride with you!

[@jerryblake4088]

Sounds great 👍 👌 😀 😄 🙂 😊 👍

[@loucostabile]

Glad to read you enjoy the sound from this car :-)

[@bobnevala5218]

Because you are always doing your best to learn and understand cars Lou. Gasoline engines with carburetors only burn about 75 - 80 % of the fuel/air mixture in the combustion chamber - The Cylinder. That leaves 20 - 25 % of unburnt fuel exiting the cylinder through the exhaust manifold. The Air Pump pumps air into the exhaust manifold, and because the unburnt fuel is so hot when existing, air is then added to it, it burns even more and thus there is less pollution coming out of the tail pipe. If you put a Catalytic Converter after the Exhaust manifold, it will burn even more unburnt fuel because of the high temperature of the Catalytic Converter. Newer Engines produce more power & torque because more of the fuel & air is being burnt in the cylinder because of better management of the fuel and air mixture with the use of electronic Fuel Injection and better Spark Management and a few other things that I won't get into.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Lou

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

If I could have another '68 Mustang in my life it would be this GT 2+2 fastback! Love it. The only things I see that my coupe 289 auto from Pomona CA had this didn't was the factory a/c, full center console and hood turn signals (since it had the hood scoop for the cobra jet). This '68 was done to perfection!

[@loucostabile]

High praise! Thanks for viewing and sharing :-)

[@frankmoore159]

81 years old, low and driving at 68 mustang GT 428 cobra jet for speed loader down the road life doesn’t get any better than that

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@jerryblake4088]

I always love those type wheels ,very nice.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read the details you enjoy.

[@Bradydog-in7ut]

Your right Lou, I don’t remember that little piece of Chrome on the door; maybe it was just on the GT? Love those hubcaps also; try to find a set of those! Thx again Lou!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bradydog, Hmmm, not sure. Hoping a Viewer with knowledge can confirm. Happy to share this car with you. You're welcome, Lou

[@HoneyTone-TheSearchContinues]

If you’re referring to the vertical chrome accent strip in the fender bulge behind the door and in front of the rear wheel, yes that is standard on 68s. On racing and on the Shelby cars that bulge housed a duct to scoop air to cool the rear brakes. On normal Mustangs, that bugle was non-functional and was accented differently each year from 65 thru 68. For instance the 67s have horizontal body color fake scoop slots. The fender bulge disappeared in 69, although some 69 models had a fake reverse scoop attached in that location.

[@brianmoore6306]

Beautiful CAR! Great example of a Mustang of that era. Love all the extras. Great color too. Great condition. It was the engine and exhaust sound that made this one really, really special.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@jonnietruth4083]

Lou you are rightfully growing… this car is my favorite ❤️

[@loucostabile]

Jonnie, Happy to read "this car is my favorite" :-)

[@jerryblake4088]

What a beauty

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@richardrice8076]

Saw this 1 of 1 beauty at Iola.. Just stunning, the attention to detail is unbelieveable

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Just stunning" :-)

[@katiekennedy9214]

Car is so beautiful my favorite year

[@loucostabile]

Hi Katie, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car from your favorite year :-) Lou

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗👍MINE AS WELL 💚💚💚

[@DrRobertMPick]

Soooooo cool! A great time for American cars!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bob, Happy to read "Soooooo cool!" :-) Lou

[@dougjustdoug6391]

You had to order the GT as the base to get the 428 CJ option. I believe 68 1/2 was the first available factory ram-air in the mustang as well...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Doug, just Doug, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@chuckselvage3157]

Nice one Lou one of my favourite 60s muscle cars. Thanks.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Chuck, Happy to read this one is a favorite of yours :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@matthewpaanotorres7309]

1968 Ford Mustang GT. The Mustang would get it's first facelift in 1967, only lasting from 1967 until 1968 (1 model year). The "GT" or "Grand Tourer" package was introduced to the public in 1965. For the 1968 model year, it was the first time that it would introduce Ford's iconic Big-Block 428 Super Cobra Jet and 428 Cobra Jet, acryonomically (Known in terms of Acronyms) (A-cron-nom-i-kal-ly) known as the 428 SCJ and 428 CJ respectively. The GT trim would be available with engines such as the 390 cubic inch (6.4 Litre V8), which was the iconic model (1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 2+2) featured in the 1968 film "Bullitt" chasing a 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440. That car chase would spawn more car chases, such as The French Connection (1971), The Seven-Ups (1973), White Lightning (1973), Gator (1976), Gone in 60 Seconds (1974), Black Samson (1974), and a lot more.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Matthew, Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Lou

[@leroycaudill96]

Beautiful car Lou one of my friends just sold one of these his was gold color.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Leroy, Happy to read you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Glad to read your Friend had a fun car like this too, Lou

[@motorTranz]

Another one of the most beautiful cars I've seen on your channel Lou 😍😍😍😍😍 Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-) You're welcome motorTranz!

[@michaelcoffey7362]

Nice 🥰

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@bk14nyc]

This gentleman is not a Fanatic with his Beautiful Correct Mustang Lou, he is a Purist! And that my friend is what separates the Men from the Boys! 😊

[@loucostabile]

NICE !

[@413x398]

An absolutely glorious car, for sure! BUT... the flapper should slam closed when the engine is started, as the vacuum to the solenoid goes from zero to 15 or whatever. When you stick your foot into the throttle, vacuum drops and the flapper opens to get more fresh air from the scoop. This solenoid is bad, understandable if that is original with a date code.

[@loucostabile]

Hi 413x398, Happy to read "An absolutely glorious car" :-) Thank you for sharing a tip, Lou

[@Iraqkingdom1921]

Up till now the Mustang models are lovely.....

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@hansgruber650]

When you see these cars I have to think of the 68 Winternationals and my hometown boy Al Joniec.BTW this car is absolutely gorgeous.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Hans, Thanks for viewing and sharing you enjoy the looks of this car :-) Lou

[@rickhughett6713]

Beautiful car Sir

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rick, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Lou

[@derekantill3721]

That’s at you call a real muscle car, great. ❤

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@fortyshooter1]

Nice CJ Mustang! Well the owner will never have to worry about changing those sparkplugs around all the air pump plumbing! I always thought Ford went too conservative on the cam timing for the 428 Cobra Jet. The cam was the 390 GT cam.

[@loucostabile]

HI fortyshooter1, Happy to read you enjoy this "Nice" car :-) Thanks for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@MrBluoct]

That color What a GT

[@loucostabile]

We're looking at a 1968 ½ Ford Mustang GT in Brittany Blue Paint.

[@louiskats5116]

Good day Lou, Very nice not the biggest fan of Mustangs but this one was special like I say. Hamburger with the lot. I think abit more than factory claimed 335 hp & yes even I can sleep with thst idle. Cheers Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Australia, Melbourne. 👍 🙂 🇦🇺 🇺🇸

[@loucostabile]

Good day Louis, Happy to read you took the time to view this Mustang with extra Giddy up :-) Thanks for being my # 1 Fan in Australia. Cheers, Lou

[@Harambesleftcheek]

My great grandfather used to race in one of these back in the early to mid 70’s and his had a modified engine so at his class he was the fastest, but after he was done racing he lended it to his brother who was being cheap with it and used regular gas instead of premium gas that it needed and it messed up the engine. Then he came to Lansing where he and I are now, and he traded it in with a guy for a 66 cutlass. I don’t know what was going through his head, but he didn’t stay in contact with the guy he gave his race car to and now it’s lost for good.

[@loucostabile]

Hi helicopter, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your Great Grandfathers car :-) Sad to read it's lost for good :-( Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@Harambesleftcheek]

Tanks, and now I could imagine what it would be like seeing an 81 year old man driving what’s pretty much a super car ha ha.

[@Harambesleftcheek]

The only thing is also that his was a fastback

[@larryb6715]

The 428 is a monster. Not only does it sound bad ass it looks great too. I'm not 81 but I would be 18 aain too diving that car. Nice!

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@georgewetzel4380]

NICE

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@garylewis6495]

Lou, great video as always! Coincidentally, I'm the 428th of 428 likes. Fitting for this Cobra Jet Mustang! Thanks!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Gary, "Coincidentally, I'm the 428th of 428 likes" NICE! You're welcome, Lou

[@bighank796]

Love the car. The 428 was.a relatively docile motor. Especially compared to the Ford 427. That being said, it's a great find

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read "Love the car" :-)

[@matrox]

Nothing like American vintage.

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@billmagorian490]

Lou I love this Mustang body. I was a teenager when it came out. A neighbor bought a red one but not a 428. I prefer red. I like that you asked about the 1/2. As always the video is superb. I wish you would have asked the following follow up questions to your ""How many years have you had this car?" My addition would have been Have you owned any other GT's and what motivated you to want to find a 428? Also I am always curious as to where and who your guest found and purchased the car. Also some detail on what restoration the owner had to do upon purchasing the car.

[@loucostabile]

Bill, Happy to read you love this Mustang body :-)

[@scottmassey4330]

Cool shirt. That car is a dude. FASTBACK. 4 Speed. Big motor. Cool stock retro wheels. And back in the day, you had that ride, you were the dude. Chicks not problem with that car. They wanted to ride in that.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Scott, Happy to read you enjoy this car :-) Lou

[@frankmoore159]

I always have a special place for a 68’ my favorite it’s stronger and can hold the big block first year of the 428 cobra

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy this car :-)

[@ralphthomas7868]

I'm listening

[@loucostabile]

K

[@Axeman428]

SOLD! How much? With the optional CJ cam you get 7000 rpm and at least 100 more horses. I’ve owned several CJs but not one of these Ford detuned the 💩out of the CJ for street duty. All my factory engines were through @ 5800rpm but with the 300 degree cam that was a little known option it was good for 7000+ and a serious power upgrade. Chrome wheels,like these were except chrome, is a nice option also but the camshaft is a must if you are serious about making some real power.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Bodidily, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your cars :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@loucostabile]

Thought you'd like this episode too :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/ep6nmnmde9Voo6s

[@edlawrence5059]

It actually growls at idle.😃

[@loucostabile]

Just the way we like it :-)

[@Scalihoo]

Show Stopper

[@richardrice8076]

One of hundreds at Iola.

[@loucostabile]

I agree Florida Alan :-)

[@Irishfan]

In my opinion, the 68 was the best year of the first decade of Mustang. Why I like th 68 0ver the 67 is because I didn't like the pop off center hub on the 67 steering wheels. This is one great car. I was surprised to see in the brochure you were flipping through, there was a picture of the interior that appeared to be a bench seat with a center armrest. That had to be a printing mistake in the brochure. I never heard of a bench seat in a Mustang.

[@dougjustdoug6391]

The bench seat was indeed available (although not a popular option) in the 1965-1969 mustang.

[@loucostabile]

High praise :-)

[@jerryblake4088]

Sitting still looks like it flying down the road.

[@loucostabile]

You're right :-)

[@halleffect1]

1:49 If you know Mustangs you'll know that piece. it's only on 68's.

[@loucostabile]

....since I have 19 videos of 1968 Mustangs on the Channel, I need to pay better attention :-)

[@nealsidor1323]

68 fastback with a 4 speed 428 CJ? Can you say "dream car" ?

[@loucostabile]

Happy to share this "Dream car" with you :-)

[@edlawrence5059]

That's a beauty! Is that the same type as in Bullitt?

[@loucostabile]

Yes, however I believe Bullitt was a 390 CI

[@20alphabet]

Mustangs are a dime a dozen, visually speaking. But this one's worth a stop and look. Very nice car.

[@loucostabile]

Happy to read you enjoy taking a look at this Mustang :-)

[@williamstidham2163]

I have a KOR carburetor with 1968 1/2 engine has 427 heads, 6090, with C 6 transmission

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing what you have.

[@60474]

68’. When men were men and women were Ann Margaret and Detroit built real cars !!

[@loucostabile]

Nice !

[@carllavell8673]

👍💯😝💯👍

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@barrycuda3769]

I have a kidney (admittedly a well used one ) that I,d give for that Mustang. 🙂

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@miguelamaya6246]

This car has a owner...

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@palidiciovermingagurainia1760]

Detuned ( so it can start and move cold for a show ) and engine not broken in…it’s not gonna be crazy fast

[@loucostabile]

Thanks for viewing and sharing.

[@naturallife9796]

How much that car?

[@loucostabile]

I'm not aware of this car being for sale.

[@user-ys7ng6hq5j]

👍В мене в цьому відео не працюють субтітри...

[@loucostabile]

Hi Сергій Шамін, I think it's just English, Lou

[@suffolkmike1]

Wheels and rims are the same thing. 🙄

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@simonwinn387]

What a beast

[@loucostabile]

:-)

[@simonwinn387]

The Maisto die cast model just came up on my YT , it’s based on this .

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.