Classic Car Photo Galleries - 1968 Mustang GT/CS California Special

This 1968 Mustang GT/CS California Special is 1 of 4118 manufactured at the San Jose plant. This Mustang is all original it is equipped with the following; 302 ci 4V, p/s, power disc brakes, a/c, console, exterior is lime gold and the interior is ivy gold. The California Special was inspired by the Shelby. This California Special has won several awards for Best Stock and Best of Show. Here is some information on the beginning of the California Special by Paul M. Newitt, registrar and author of two California Special recgonition guides;

Fiberglass trunk lid and quarter extensions
1965 Thunderbird tail lights
Pop-off gas cap
Fiberglass side scoops
Chrome quarter panel script (GT/CS only)
Unique body striping
Blacked out front grille
Fog lights (Marchal or Lucas)
Quarter turn hood locks
Only coupes used. No convertibles or fastbacks
Any regular Mustang engine, option or color available
Built only at San Jose plant
4118 GT/CS cars produced (confirmed by Paul Newitt through Kevin Marti using Ford records. Previously estimated at 4025)
251 '68 HCS cars produced (confirmed by Bob Teets through Kevin Marti using Ford records. Previous promo literature states 250)

For more history and pictures of the California Special visit the following web site; www.californiaspecial.com

Enjoy

Claude Sprinkel
Rocklin, CA

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