The 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback represents the final refinement of the first-generation Mustang's most dramatic body style. KK Scale has chosen to render this icon in a flat matt green finish, a departure from period factory options that gives the model a character entirely its own. At 1:12, every crease of the SportsRoof profile reads with a clarity that smaller scales simply cannot match.
First-Generation Fastback: The 1967–1968 SportsRoof
Ford's 1967–1968 body revision gave the Mustang more muscle and a longer, more assertive stance — overall length grew to approximately 183.6 inches compared with the original 1965–66 car. The Fastback, Ford's internal term for which would later become SportsRoof, featured a sweeping roofline that ran unbroken to the rear deck. GT trim brought fog lamps set into the grille, GT rocker stripes and specific badging across fastback, coupe and convertible body styles.
The 428 Cobra Jet and the Shadow of Bullitt
The 1968 model year was significant for Ford performance: in April 1968 the 428 Cobra Jet V8 arrived mid-year as the top engine option, joining the existing 390 cu in FE V8 rated at 325 hp. That same year, a Highland Green 1968 Mustang GT Fastback became the centrepiece of the San Francisco car chase in the film Bullitt, with Steve McQueen at the wheel. The sequence made the Fastback silhouette instantly recognisable worldwide. This KK Scale example steps away from that association with a matt green finish not listed among Ford's 1968 factory colour options, making it a deliberate stylistic choice rather than a period-correct recreation.
KK Scale and the 1:12 Scale Model Car Format
KK Scale has built its catalogue around large-format die-cast replicas, with the 1:12 range sitting at the top of their output in terms of physical presence and surface detail. The 1968 Mustang GT Fastback in 1:12 is produced in die-cast metal, a construction that allows the body's compound curves and panel lines to be reproduced with a weight and solidity that resin alternatives at the same scale cannot replicate. The matt green finish accentuates the body's long horizontal lines and the pronounced haunches over the rear wheels.
Placing It in the Collection
At 1:12, this Mustang demands a dedicated shelf position. It sits naturally alongside other KK Scale American classics, including the 1967 Mustang from the same maker in the same scale, forming a year-by-year record of the first-generation car's evolution. Collectors drawn to American muscle of the late 1960s will find it pairs well with representations of the Ford GT40, Shelby GT500 or Dodge Charger from the same era. The matt green finish ensures it reads as a distinct piece even when displayed next to Highland Green Bullitt tributes in other scales.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback?
It is the performance-oriented trim of Ford's first-generation Mustang in its 1967–1968 body style. The GT package included fog lamps, GT rocker stripes and specific badging, with engine options ranging from the 289/302 V8 up to the 428 Cobra Jet, which arrived mid-year in April 1968.
Why is the 1968 Mustang Fastback so famous?
A Highland Green 1968 Mustang GT Fastback was driven by Steve McQueen in the 1968 film Bullitt, in a car chase across San Francisco that has been widely referenced in motorsport and automotive culture ever since.
Is the matt green finish a factory colour?
No. Ford's documented 1968 exterior palette included Highland Green Metallic among others, but a flat or matt green was not a standard factory offering. The matt green on this KK Scale model is a custom colour choice by the manufacturer.
Who makes this 1:12 scale model and what material is it made from?
It is produced by KK Scale, a manufacturer specialising in large-format die-cast replicas. The model is constructed in die-cast metal at 1:12 scale.
