Well is it a Coupe or a Fastback?? A nice running /driving 65-70 FB will bring the 8-12K on Ebay but no matching #'s doesnt matter unless its a Shelby or a "K" code car. I would say fix it like you want it but Restoring it is not the way to go. You are on a Pro Touring type site so you must have interest in PT so go that way with it and have fun!!!!
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68 Mustang Coupe,5.0 EFI ,T-5 5speed,18" ADR's,275/40/ rears,225/40 fronts....yeah a start.