1968 Ford Mustang

GT/CS Coupe

302 CRATE MOTOR

AUTOMATIC

8R01C171880

Clear

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; however, only 4118 were made, including 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. Today, classic car collectors consider these cars to be very desirable.Lee Grey was the Southern California district sales manager for Ford and he was looking for something unique to spark the sales of Mustangs in Los Angeles. Ford dealers had tried promotions like the "1967 Rainbow Colored Mustangs", as well as by adding accessories and options to dress up cars for public view. The objective was to make the Mustangs sold in California unique and to look "custom" made, thus differentiating them from the standard models available elsewhere. Shelby 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 failed fiberglass parts for the GT/CS included: the rear decklid and end caps, taillight panel, and side scoops (RH and LH). This GT/CS has all the original parts (engine / suspension / steering) that will also ship with the car, but has been professionally modified to make this Pony Truly "Special". We started off with safety, and installed power disk brakes up front, followed by all new wiring harness, tie rod ends, new "Flaming River" power steering with Grant Steering wheel and front suspension. We then then got to the fun part...with a 302 (328HP) crate motor from Tuff Dawg Engines out of Pheonix, AZ and added a new radiator, hand ported and polished Holly heads and a SHELBY SUPERCHARGER to give this bad boy around 400-450HP.. We then rebuilt the C4 tanny put in a new 3.73 rear end with Auburn Limited Slip Differential. Followed that up with Heidt's powder coated 4 link adjustable coil over rear suspension, frame stiffer and subframe connectors. Added new wheels and tires (99% tread) & all new interior with Sony detach face CD system. ALL mechanical component of this GT/CS have been opened up, repaired, replaced, updated or added to. I have ALL the receipts to back this up (over 20K easy). This sounds like it looks and turns heads every were you go! Remember...all original matching numbers components to this car comes with the sale (Engine, Suspension & Steering). New power disk brakes up front and rebuilt rear brakesNew "flaming river" power steringNew wiring / harness etc.New interior, carpetNew crate motor, rebuilt tranny, new rear end with limited slip (3.73 gears) - Get all old numbers matching parts engine etc.New stock front suspension & new Heidt Coil over 4 link rear suspensionNew brake cylinder, vacuum pump, alternator, a/c compressor....everything under the hood is new or rebuilt!New wheels & Tires....Over 40K invested!This car is HOT!!!! On Dec-03-15 at 04:29:50 PST, seller added the following information: Go to http://californiaspecial.com for all the information you need for these truly one of a kind cars....