In the late 1980s there was talk of a
1968 Mustang notchback race car for sale in Canada believed to be a
Shelby prepared TA car, so my wife and I took a winter weekend trip
from Pennsylvania to Ontario for a look. Once there we met with the
owner, Don Henderson at his auto salvage yard.
Henderson
moved the Mustang out of a small garage nearby. The Boss 302 engine
sounded very healthy. Body was in decent condition with fresh
Grabber Blue paint. Side intrusion bars had been cut out of the roll
cage. Had a Toploader trans, Kelsey Hayes 4-wheel disc brakes,
magnesium 5-spoke wheels with February 1968 date codes, the dash VIN
plate showed a J-code for engine designation. Henderson mentioned
race history from 1969-72 by a drivers name of Derek Tenant. Later
the Mustang was used on the street which explained the side bars
being removed. Henderson wanted a Pantera for trade, not a cash
purchase, so a value in the neighborhood of $25,000 USDs. First I
wanted to confirm or dismiss the mention of it being a Shelby built
racer.
Once back to Pennsylvania I contacted
SAAC to run the VIN. Didn't take long to get an answer. No, it's not
one of the Shelby prepared cars. The Mustang did eventually find a
new home and as you see here it's been beautifully restored
back to it's Fogg Motors livery.
The History of John Hall's
1968 Notchback
