1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special'

Paul Ceasrine · 01-25-2013, 02:48 PM

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.

Paul Ceasrine · 01-26-2013, 01:44 PM

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.

7423 · 01-26-2013, 09:51 PM

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.

Paul Ceasrine · 01-26-2013, 10:43 PM

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.

01-25-2013, 02:48 PM	#1
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	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. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 01-25-2013 at 02:54 PM.

01-26-2013, 01:44 PM	#2
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	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. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 01-26-2013 at 02:18 PM.

01-26-2013, 10:43 PM	#4
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	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. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 01-26-2013 at 10:55 PM.

01-26-2013, 09:51 PM	#3
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 639 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	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.