1968 Ford Country Squire

This 1968 Ford LTD Country Squire was sold new from Galpin Motors in Sepulveda, California, to a resident of Sherman Oaks, reportedly remaining in their family until 2024. It was repainted in 1999 and received replacement woodgrain trim in 2024. The car is powered by a 390ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission and features blue vinyl over two rows of bench seating in addition to two inward-facing cargo-area benches. Other equipment includes 15″ steel wheels, power-assisted front disc brakes, power steering, a single side mirror, a luggage rack, and air conditioning. This Country Squire was purchased by the seller in 2024 and is now offered at no reserve with the owner’s manual, a Deluxe Marti report, and a clean Tennessee title in the seller’s name. Finished from the factory in Wimbledon White, the car was reportedly repainted in 1999 and features a single side mirror, a factory-optioned roof rack, tinted glass, chrome bumpers, a Magic Doorgate tailgate, retractable headlamp doors, and woodgrain side trim, the latter of which is said to have been replaced in 2024. The 15″ steel wheels wear styled covers and are mounted with Nexen whitewall tires that measure 225/70 and show 2023 date codes. Braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums, and power steering was equipped from the factory. Blue vinyl covers the front two rows of bench seating, which are both equipped with blue lap belts. The inward-facing rear benches fold into the cargo floor to create a flat loading surface, and interior equipment includes an AM radio, a Convience Control Panel, and factory-optioned SelectAire air conditioning. The carpets are said to have been replaced in 1999. The radio and clock do not work. Instrumentation consists of a sweeping 120-mph speedometer and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 79k miles, approximately 400 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. A carpeted dash mat has been added. The 390ci V8 features a four-barrel carburetor for a factory rating of 315 horsepower. The carburetor was reportedly replaced in 2024. An oil leak is noted after driving. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and a 2.75:1 conventional rear axle. Decoding the trim tag reveals the following information: 8 – 1968 model year J – Los Angeles, California, assembly 76 – Four-door 10-passenger Country Squire Z – 390ci V8, four-barrel carburetor 165493 – Consecutive unit number Color M – Wimbledon White paint FBB – Blue vinyl bench seats Date 03F – June 3rd scheduled build date DSO 71 – Los Angeles district sales office Axle 1 – 2.75:1 conventional rear axle ratio Trans U – C-6 automatic transmission