Vehicle Description
2019 Ford Mustang GT California Special Convertible
Ford reinvigorated the California Special edition numerous times to
commemorate the 1968 model that was based on the Shelby Mustang and
limited to less than 5,000 examples. Mustang people love their
special editions and Ford knows how to make attractive tweaks that
transform a normal GT into a limited edition version with cosmetic
and performance modifications. It also keeps our friend John Clor
over at Ford Performance a very busy man!
For consignment a 2019 Ford Mustang GT California Special
convertible with a title verified 5,842 actual miles in desirable
Kona Blue. Yes, many of these special editions are treated as such
and used for special occasions and car shows exclusively, keeping
their mileage very low.
Exterior
Kona Blue is a beautiful shade of dark blue that almost has black
undertones and appears differently depending on the light. A unique
blacked out grille adorns the CS and is topped with a vented hood,
but it's the side profile that defines the special as 19-inch
wheels specific to the GT/CS shoe the car and a stripe that starts
on the front quarter panel and fades its way across the door are
found only on this edition and the black stripe presents subtly on
the dark blue paint. Quarter scoops also differentiate this car
from your average GT and add a level of aggression born from the
original California Special. Around back, deeply smoked tail lights
complete a black band across the rear where the scripted California
Special callout is located, in red letters. Dual twin exhaust tips
fit into a rear diffuser that also houses the reverse light and low
profile wing rises above it all. The black canvas top has a glass
rear window with defrost and it all is in excellent condition. And
so is the paint to the point we could not find any glaring
imperfections. It's like a new car.
Interior
Other than the red stitched leather insert, the door panels are
standard GT, molded plastic and with integrated hardware and
trimmed with a metallic hand pull. Our front bucket seats, heated
and cooled, are ebony leather with cloth inserts, a sort of soft
microfiber that grips in corners, and the seats are adorned with
red stitching and the pattern and materials are mirrored on the
good sized tall 2+2 seating in back. Red stitching also makes its
way to the dash and center console where leather padding runs with
it in a well coordinated design cue that also is found on the shift
boot. The steering wheel has more buttons than my grandmother's
sewing kit and the electronic gauge display lights up with more
colors than her fruitcake. A center screen boldly presides over
intergrade buttons and toggles for A/C and the incredible Bang and
Olufsen Play audio system which is customized to the car's interior
environment and includes Sync, Bluetooth, 12 speaker premium sound,
FordPass connect 4G WiFi capable, XM capable, navigation, and of
course, AM/FM/CD for you old schoolers. The stout shifter is
waiting in the center console and black carpet is covered with red
trimmed California Special mats. The interior is in immaculate
condition with no noted imperfections.
Drivetrain
The GT's 5.0 liter Coyote V8 is under the vented hood looking
factory fresh and sporting a CS branded strut tower stabilizer bar.
The engine is rated at 435 horsepower and is tied to a Getrag MT82
6-speed manual transmission sending power to 3.55 gears in back
with limited slip. Nothing less than power disc brakes would do on
this car and that's what we have at each corner.
Undercarriage
Spotless underneath and the big dual exhaust take center stage
through the tunnel, into original equipment mufflers, and out the
back via four tips. The car is equipped with active exhaust wherein
the level and tone can be changed based on throttle input and puts
a butterfly valve at the end of the exhaust route. Suspension for
this muscle car comes in the form of MacPherson struts up front and
multi link out back and both end of the car are independent. No
runs, no drips, no errors...the underside is basically factory
fresh.
Drive-Ability
The operative word here is special because this is similar but
different than your average 2019 GT and feels as much, both
visually and seat of pants. It's obviously a great sounding car and
acceleration is satisfying to say the least. Turn-in, tracking, and
braking are all excellent, truly sports car level proficiency.
While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were
working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these
functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
Sure, you could have a Mustang GT and be entirely happy with your
choice. But you could also have a GT with some very special
additions that will stand out, if not at car shows and gatherings,
then in your very own garage. Mustang owners are a tight bunch and
GT/CS owners occupy a slightly more exclusive group. Here's a low
mileage and super clean example. Surf's up, grab your board. Then
grab the phone and dial 1-888-227-0914.
1FATP8FF6K5204591
1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
T-Manual Belts, Front & Knee Airbags
P8F-Mustang GT Convertible
F-5.0 Liter 435hp Coyote V8
6-Check Digit
K-2019
5-AAI: Flat Rock, MI Assy Plant
204591-Sequential Unit Number
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