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Old 01-23-2013, 10:54 AM   #1
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Default 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special'

1968 'California Special' 'GT/CS', with a 390/325 HP 'S-Code', 4-Speed.

White with Black interior, and with a true GT Option, including Argent Wheels with the G/T center-cap.

Today's value ??

We have found one in an abandoned junk yard, all original components.

This is what it would have looked like back in 1968, including Argent Wheels, but with the G/T center-cap.


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Old 01-23-2013, 06:51 PM   #2
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Only 3867 produced.

And only 309 'GT/CS' built with the 'complete' GT option package, with the Argent Wheels with the G/T center-cap.

Only 215 built with the 390/325 HP 'S-Code, and only 111 built with the 4-Speed.
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GT Package
* Heavy-Duty Suspension
* Dual-Exhaust Chromed Quad-Tips
* Argent Wheels, w/ G/T center-cap

The Calfifornia Special, built at the Ford - San Jose, California Plant.
Available to the dealers on February 15, 1968.

1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS 'California Special'
* Hardtop Coupe only
* Any engine available
* Most popular engine, the 289/195 HP 2V.
* Included, Interior Decor and Exterior Decor Package
* Ducktail Spoiler with Quarter-Extensions
* Fiberglass Trunk-lid
* Blacked out grille (Delete, Horse Emblem)
* Fiberglass side-panel scoops (Non-functional)
* Marchal Fog Lights (Early Production Cars)
* Pop-Open Gas Cap
* Side Stripe with GT/CS decal

Correct Grille, with Marchal Fog Lights mounted with an angle-bracket.

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Old 01-23-2013, 09:51 PM   #3
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Default Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special'

Back in the 70's and early 80's they used to pop up at several local shows in the midwest here. I found the equipment packages lacking a bit (never saw a FE in one here) and since I was such a motorhead I pretty well discounted them and walked by a lot of them. Most were the Gold with dark vinyl top. Haven't seen one in years.
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Old 01-23-2013, 10:19 PM   #4
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Default Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special'

In June of 1968 I was in the San Francisco airport and they had a red one on display. That was the first I had heard of them and have only seen one since. I believe that it was a 302 car.
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Default Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special'

Paul;

When you say "all original components" are present, what does that include? If the original drivetrain is there plus all the unique California Special body and trim pieces then restoration would be pretty straightforward and should be a good investment. The fact that it's a big block 4 speed GT will boost the final value significantly.
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Default Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special'

Jeff,

The car is in it's 'original state'. Some rust, obviously, but the all parts are intact, including all trim, engine and drive-train.

The original wheel-rims are still on the car, but the G/T caps are missing.

The rear-end code, states it is a 'Code H', which means it is a
3.50 Traction-Lock Posi. Which leads us to believe it was a customer
ordered option, and not a Dealer lot car.

We will check the transmission out, to see if it's a close-ratio or a
wide-ratio, as both were available in 1968.

The engine is seized, but that does not present a major problem for us.

Looks like most of the 68' California Specials were 289/195 HP 2V
engines with the C-4 automatic transmission. I guess Ford was
targeting the 'sporty female crowd' in 1968 with this Mustang.

According to the Marti Report,

* 76.....'California Specials' were built with the 390/265 HP - 2V, and all were C-6 Automatics.
* 104...'California Specials' were built with the 390/325 HP - 4V 'S-Code' with the C-6 Automatic.
* 111...'California Specials' were built with the 390/325 HP - 4V 'S-Code' with the 4-Speed.

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