While few things in this world may be able to escape the ravages of time, it is still said that some things get better with age. The latter seems to be the case when it comes to Ed Blackwelder’s 1968 Mustang GT. Looking at the photos that Ed sent us might seem to indicate his car has been fully restored, but he tells us much of this fine Fastback is still original. To find out exactly what, read his brief note to us below:

“Hello, Ford Performance! I’m Ed Blackwelder from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I’d like you to take a look at my car and consider it for an appearance in your Ford Fan Spotlight.

“I have a 1968 Mustang GT Fastback. I’m just the second owner of this Mustang, after purchasing it 30 years ago from the original owner. It’s a ‘J-code’ (factory 4-barrel 302 V-8) car, and still has the original motor, transmission and drivetrain.

“It even has the original interior with radio, original window glass (except for the windshield), and more. Enjoy!”

How YOU can Get In The Spotlight: For the past decade, one of the most popular features on FordPerformance.com and in our weekly Fast News e-newsletter continues to be "Ford Fan Spotlight," where readers can send in their own reasons why they're fans of Ford Motor Company and its vehicles. You know who they are: Ford "superfans;" grassroots Ford racers; unique Ford vehicle owners; loyal Ford enthusiasts; notable Ford club people; special Ford families; and/or any avid supporter of Ford, Ford vehicles, Ford motorsports or Ford Performance who deserves a little bit of special recognition.

All you need to do to get you, your car or candidate considered is to send in a brief description (200-500 words or less) and a few photos (in .jpeg format, preferably around 1 mb in size) with the owner’s full name and hometown, please. Just tell us about the vehicle(s) and why you think Ford Performance should feature it (them) in the "Ford Fan Spotlight" for an upcoming installment of Fast News as well as for posting on FordPerformance.com. Then email it to: ClubHub@Ford.com with your contact info. Should you wish to send a video, you simply need to post it on www.YouTube.com (preferably 1-2 minutes long) and send in the link, along with a brief description, to that same ClubHub@Ford.com email address. We'll choose one submission each week. We hope to see YOU and your Ford in our Spotlight soon!