Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special'
 

Paul,, I hope your project goes well,, sounds like the hard to find, important pieces are still with the car. Don't forget to post pictures for us when you can. Good luck.
Danny Durham

Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special'
 

Thanks, Danny

We got the car for 'nothing' as crazy as that sounds.

Now to find a 'good' Ford Mustang guy to do the work, as I'm a
Mopar Head.

Going price for a 'mint condition' 1968 'California Special'

289/195 HP - 2V................................................ $30,000
390/325 HP - 4V 'S-Code' 4-Speed............... $45,000+

This 289 went for $30,000 recently.

http://www.collectorcarads.com/Picture1/5013.jpg

Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special'
 

Fred,,,

Here is what it is, as per the Codes.

1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special' GT/CS

* Engine. 390/325 HP....'S-Code'
* Transmission.......4-Speed (Close Ratio.....2.32 / 1.69 / 1.29 / 1.00)
* Holley #C80F-C.......List #3795 (600 CFM)
* 'H-Code' 3.50 Gears

* GT Option
~ Power Disc-Brakes
~ Heavy-Duty Springs and Shocks
~ Front Sway-Bar......7/8" Diameter
~ Power Steering......w/16:1 Gear
~ Chrome Engine Components (Air Cleaner Top, Valve Covers, Dip-Stick Handle and Radiator Cap)
~ Chrome-Quad Dual-Exhaust Tips
~ Rally Wheels (14" Argent with Chrome Trim Ring)
~ GT Center-Caps for Rims
~ Pop-Open Gas Cap

* F70 x 14" Wide-Oval Tires
* Deluxe Seat Belts
* Tachometer (Standard Equipment on the 390 'S-Code')
* Lower Console
* AM Radio
* Lower Rocker Molding
* Bright Wheel-Lip Modings
* Driver Side Remote for Exterior Mirror
* Tinted Glass
* Limited-Slip Differential

Only '111' 390 'S-Code 4-Speeds were built.

The engine is seized, (spun main bearing), but the engine can be rebuilt.

Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special'
 

I have a white 289 2v car, I am the second owner. AC PS PB GT caps on argent wheels. I found the car in 1981 in a local Los Angeles Ford dealers trade in pile. Paid next to nothing for it. I have owned about 25 Mustangs and this one is in my fav 5.

Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special'
 

7423,

From what I have found, many of the 1968 'California Special' GT/CS 289 2V and 302 4V cars did not come equipped
with the 'GT' Option Package, which also included the GT center caps for the 14" x 6" Steel Wheels.

Though they were GT/CS cars, the GT Option Package had to be ordered for the car, at an additional cost of $148

Many came though with the blank Center-Caps (as seen below) and standard 7.35 x 14" tires.

http://thumbs2.ebaystatic.com/d/l225...5_FDqLoofQ.jpg