1968 Ford Mustang

Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

8R01C170407

Gasoline

In mid-February 1968, the California Ford Dealers (Ford Dealer Advertising Fund) began to market a factory-built, limited-edition Mustang, called the GT/CS, or "California Special". The hope was for a targeted production run of 5,000, but actually, 4118 were made, which included 251 units that were remarketed in Denver, Colorado, as "High Country Special '68". Production ran for only 5.5 months from mid-February 1968 to early August 1968. Shelby automotive and the GT/CSShelby Automotive, now part of Ford, was assigned the task of designing and engineering the necessary parts and assembly procedures for the GT/CS. This was done right alongside the development of their 1968 Shelby. The fiberglass parts were crafted at A.O. Smith, in Ionia, Michigan, in steel molds. A.O. Smith was also the same OEM manufacturer for the Corvette fiberglass bodies. The completed fiberglass parts for the GT/CS included: the rear decklid and end caps, taillight panel, and side scoops (RH and LH). THIS IS A 1968 CALIFORNIA SPECIAL. IT IS THE REAL THING NOT A CLONED COUPE. I HAVE THE MARTI REPORT ALONG WITH THE ORIGINAL OWNERS WARRANTY CARD. THIS CAR WAS ORIGINALLY HIGHLAND GREEN WITH A BLACK VINYL TOP. OPTIONS ARE: AIR CONDITIONING, POWER STEERING, CONSOLE, TINTED GLASS, DELUXE SEAT BELTS. IT HAS THE ORIGINAL LUCAS FOG LIGHTS. THE ORIGINAL DOOR TAG IS STILL IN PLACE, AS IS THE DASH BOARD ID PLATE. IT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 289 2 BARREL ENGINE AND A C-4 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THE ENGINE RUNS AND THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO GEAR, HOWEVER THE CARB WILL NEED TO BE RE-BUILT. I HAVE A SET OF SIDE EXIT STRAIGHT PIPES THAT WILL GO WITH THE CAR AND THERE IS A SET OF NEW LONG TUBE HEADERS INSTALLED. IT CAN BE HEARD RUNNING ON THE HEADERS NOW. THE BRAKES ON THE CAR WORK VERY WELL, AS DOES THE PARKING BRAKE. A NEW GAS TANK HAS BEEN INSTALLED AND NEW FREEZE PLUGS ON THE ENGINE, ALONG WITH NEW WIRES, PLUGS AND AIR CLEANER. THE POWER STEERING RACK IS INSTALLED AND THE PUMP IS INCLUDED ALONG WITH AN AC COMPRESSOR AND IDLER PULLEYS AND BRACKETS. THE FLOOR PANS ARE DECENT AND THERE IS EVIDENCE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE HAVING A PARTIAL PAN INSTALLED. THE BODY IS STRAIGHT AND IS CLOSE TO BEING READY TO PAINT. THE ROOF IS SOLID AND READY FOR A NEW BLACK VINYL TOP TO BE INSTALLED. ALL CHROME TRIM FOR THE TOP IS THERE. AS ARE ALL THE EMBLEMS AND CHROME TRIM AROUND THE CAR. ALL GLASS IS IN GOOD SHAPE. WINDSHIELD HAS NO SCRATCHES OR WIPER MARKS. THE INTERIOR IS IN NICE SHAPE. THE SEATS HAVE BEEN RE-COVERED AND THERE IS A NEW HEADLINER INSTALLED. IT HAS GOOD TIRES AND SITS WELL. WITH A LITTLE TIME AND ELBOW GREASE THIS WOULD BE A NICE LITTLE CAR IN A VERY DESIREABLE COLOR COMBO. HIGHLAND GREEN WAS THE COLOR OF THE FASTBACK IN THE STEVE MCQUEEN MOVIE "BULLITT". I HAVE TOO MANY PROJECTS RIGHT NOW OR I WOULD LOVE TO FINISH THIS CAR.IT IS NOT FAR OFF FROM BEING A DRIVER. SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY PLEASE. I AM NOT DESPERATE TO SELL IT SO PLEASE NO LOWBALL OFFERS. $500 DEPOSIT DUE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF END OF AUCTION, UNLESS OTHER ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE. BALANCE DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF END OF AUCTION. CHECK MY FEEDBACK...OVER 1400 POSITIVE TRANSACTIONS. PLEASE DONT ASK THE RESERVE IT WILL NOT BE DISCLOSED I FEEL THIS IS AN HONEST DESCRIPTION OF THIS CAR, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, DON'T HESITATE TO EMAIL ME. On May-26-11 at 14:00:35 PDT, seller added the following information: THE CAR IS LISTED LOCALLY SO THE AUCTION MAY END EARLY DO TO THIS I WILL BE ADDING A BUY-IT-NOW OPTION SHORTLY TO GIVE EVERYONE THE CHANCE TO BUY IT FOR THE LOCALLY ADVERTISED PRICE