Some Thoughts.

In 1968 the only full size models offered with that ramp of a fastback were the galaxie 500 and XL.

Regarding the AM-FM stereo for '68 full size, in all my perusing I've never seen a picture of someones 1968 with that option. Now-a-days AM-FM stereo is ubiquitous, but back then stereo was a big deal. I have seen a couple pictures of '65/'66's with the AM-FM radio (it's only monaural).

On the topic of 3rd generation dash layouts, the '65/'66 are virtually identical, the only difference I know of are the speaker holes, that's it. In 1967 Ford went off the rails and came up with a completely different different dash layout. The radio is out of the instrument panel top portion and moved down a bit in the dash. The '67's dash layout reminds me of GM styling. Obviously this must not have gone down to well with the top brass, because for '68 it was changed again and more closely resembles the '65'/'66's once more. I mean the car companies were nicking ideas from each other and stuff like that happens. Although Chrysler not so much they went off on their own weird tangent, often into never never land.

Being from the upper Midwest as a kid White Castle was a thing, now they have truly become the little gut bomb they are known for. I always thought the Whopper was a much better burger, well for fast food anyway.

I noticed the whole old car radio thing has made a resurgence in the past several years. Before that you could find old AM-FM radios for reasonable prices, and then it seemed like everyone who originally tossed their old OEM radios for the popular modern 2 knob back in the day now regrets it, the aftermarket 2 knob now looks cheesy and people want an original radio.

Ford didn't design their radios, they were usually Bendix, Philco or Motorola designed and made. Ford even bought Philco in the 60's, why? Dunno. Philco was always known as all style and no substance, kind of like Mopar. (ie looks great but cheaply/poorly made).

Even in the early 70's you could buy a Philco Ford colour television that has the Ford logo on it. In a way that's kind of neat to own a Ford television.

Back on the topic of the 1968 Ford XL fastback, there is another one on Fleece Bay right now that is pretty bad when you start to examine the pictures but is already going for a silly high price. You think my list is long on the one I bought I bet I can make a much longer list on this one and the price will be much higher to sort out.

The moment I see fresh paint and missing trim I really scrutinize it. This is a high probability that this is going to be a bondo bucket. Not to mention a very poorly executed exterior paint job and interior work. Oof! The interior assaults my optic nerves. Plus no bucket seat/centre console option with this one and no A/C. Have fun roasting in the summer with a mostly black interior.

Ok, nuff of my waffling.