Vehicle Description
Nicely restored California Special.Acapulco Blue w/Black
interior.In mid-February 1968 California Ford Dealers 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
5000; however only 4118 were made including 251 units that were
remarketed in Denver Colorado as "High Country Special '68". The
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 Mustangs.� Shelby Automotive that had at the time
recently become 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 fiberglass
parts for the GT/CS included: the rear decklid and end caps
taillight panel and side scoops.The Mustang GT/CS features
included: Marchal or Lucas Fog Lights twist-type DZUS hood pins
side scoops pop-open gas cap rear spoiler decklid with end caps and
taillight panel with 1965 Thunderbird taillights (nonsequential).
Side stripes with the "GT/CS" die-cut logo along with a rear
decklid stripe were included and were available in white black red
and metallic medium blue only. It was available in all standard
Mustang colors for 1968 all available Ford engine and transmission
combinations.Most produced were the small block 289ci two-barrel
(2V) carb. with C-4 three-speed automatic transmissions. All
regular production factory and dealer options for 1968 Mustang
coupes were also available for the GT/CS other than options that
would conflict with the GT/CS package such as fog lights or
C-stripes. The GT option package was available on the GT/CS so some
but not all GT/CSs are also GTs. The "GT" in GT/CS has nothing to
do with the GT package.This very sharp GT/CS has been nicely
restored and features a 195hp 289ci small block.� The exterior
color has been changed from its original Seafoam Green to Acapulco
Blue and it's in excellent condition as is the restored Black vinyl
interior.� The engine compartment has been detailed and features
some added chrome bits for some extra flash.� Ceramic coated Hooker
headers and a Flowmaster exhaust system was also added during the
restoration for extra power and throaty sound. Visit Corvette Mike
online at www.corvettemikeanaheim.com to see more pictures of this
vehicle or call us at 800-327-8388 today to schedule your test
drive.
