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Presenting the Better Idea Cars for 1968 |
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Built to withstand time, distance, and weather, the
1968 Ford makes your country Ford country.
Interiors of all 21 Ford models are restyled for a new high in luxury and
comfort. This is the 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 Convertible. |
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Strong and quiet, the 1968 Ford is the great road car of the year. Fresh
new body and roof styling re-emphasize Ford's traditionally crisp lines.
This is the 1968 Ford LTD 4-door Hardtop. |
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Thunderbird for 1968 means more luxury and more of the innovations car
buyers have come to expect from America's foremost personal luxury car.
Wide new Flight Bench seats, with room for three, are standard on all
models. This is the 4-door Landau. |
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Traveling is easy in the bigger, more powerful Falcon for 1968. Falcon's
traditional economy and low initial price are easy on the budget. Both of
the wagons can be equipped with the Magic Doorgate as an option. This is
the Futura Station Wagon. |
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For 1968, Falcon's roomy interior seats six in comfort
- comfort enhanced by Falcon's big car ride and ease of handling. A
restyled steering wheel adds modern flair. |
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There are seven bright new Falcon models to choose from. Falcon engines
for '68 include two thrifty Sixes and two high performance V-8s. This is
the sportiest Falcon of them all - the Sports Coupe. |
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Torino - all new for 1968 - brings super luxury to the Fairlane line with
six boldly beautiful models in the quick-handling action size Fairlane
made famous. The GT fastback design says "performance plus". Top engine is
the 427-cubic inch V-8 rated at 390 horsepower. |
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A plush package at a low price, Torino offers car buyers rich
appointments, nimble performance, and superb styling. A new 302-cubic inch
V-8 rated at 210 horsepower joins the engine lineup. This is the Torino
4-door sedan with optional vinyl roof. |
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Torino models include a 2-door hardtop, a 4-door sedan, and 3 GTs - and
this beautiful Torino Squire Station Wagon. |
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Mustang - America's most successful, most imitated sports-type car - is
still out in front for 1968. New options and new refinements make it
possible for Mustang to be whatever you want it to be - a practical,
economical family car; a plush, elegant luxury car; or a sporty car with a
"Gran Turismo" flair. This is the 2+2 Fastback with GT equipment. |
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1968 Mustang models include the 2+2 fastback, convertible, and the hardtop
(shown here), each with front bucket seats as standard equipment. An
optional bench-type front seat is available with hardtop and fastback
models. |
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Easy to buy, thrifty to run, and fun to own - that's Ford's Model C - the
lively British-built Cortina. The Cortina is available in GT, DeLuxe, and
station wagon models. All models feature disc front brakes and an Aeroflow
heating and ventilation system which changes interior air every 34
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The all-new Mercury Montego is here! The Montego line includes eight
2-door hardtops, three 4-door sedans, a convertible, and a station wagon.
This is the Montego MX Brougham 2-door hardtop - a luxury car in the
intermediate class. |
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Motor Trend Magazine's "Car of the Year" in 1967, Cougar is out to do it
again in 1968. With wider engine choices, new engineering advances, and a
new optional high performance package, Cougar for 1968 is sure to win new
friends in the specialty car market. The 7.0 Litre GT E shown here has a
427-cubic inch, 390-horsepower V-8 engine as standard equipment. |
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From the maker of the Lincoln Continental comes the new
passenger-pampering Mercury for 1968. The Colony Park shown here (along
with the Commuter) provide a big 91.3 cubic feet of cargo space and have
the dual-action tailgate as standard equipment. Optional center-facing
seats let you carry 10 passengers in Mercury style. |
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Mercury for 1968 shows its fine car heritage in its Continental-flavored
die-cast grille and power-thrust hood. Marquis, shown here, is beautifully
impressive at rest or in motion. Standard equipment includes a formal,
vinyl-covered roof. |
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Fine fabric and vinyl upholstery makes Marquis interiors distinctive. |
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Excellence is a Lincoln Continental tradition. Styling for 1968 has been
subtly refined with a new front grille, headlight moldings, and
wrap-around parking lights and taillights. A new roofline for the Coupe
(shown here) gives a formal touch. |
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For 1968, Lincoln interiors are more luxurious than ever with a wide
selection of cloth and glove-soft vinyl or leather-with-vinyl
combinations. |
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Ford's go-anywhere, do-anything truck fleet adds a new dimension to
versatility for 1968. Ranchero's passenger car design makes it the style
setter among luxury pickups. It is offered in three models - Ranchero,
Ranchero 500, and Ranchero GT (shown here). |
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The four-wheel drive Bronco is ideally suited for off-the-highway
exploring. It is available in roadster, station wagon (shown here), or
pickup models. Bronco is powered by a husky V-8 or a thrifty Six. |
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Thanks to engineering advances, husky Ford pickups work like trucks, yet
ride like cars. Special equipment for mounting pickup campers is available
on Ranger and Camper Special models. Shown here is the F-250 Camper
Special pickup. |
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From Falcon to Lincoln Continental, the "Better Idea" cars for 1968 have
the strength and power to meet the requirements of the most demanding
towing buff. There is a fine Ford-built car for almost any kind of towing
- the family boat, a small foldout trailer for camping, or a big,
luxurious travel trailer. The Montego MX Brougham 4-door sedan shown here
illustrates that the "Better Idea" cars making towing a breeze. |