1968 Ford Mustang California Special, Rare, 289 V8, C4 Automatic,
Marti Report, $37,000 Restoration Few Mustangs from the 1960s have
the distinctive history, limited production, and unmistakable
styling of the 1968 Ford Mustang California Special. With only
4,118 California Specials originally produced, these cars
represented a unique chapter in Mustang history, combining the
classic Mustang Coupe with styling heavily influenced by Shelby.
Today, it is estimated that only a fraction of the original
production remains, making a properly restored example increasingly
difficult to find. This beautiful 1968 Ford Mustang California
Special has undergone an extensive frame-on restoration with
approximately $37,000 invested in bringing the car back to the
impressive condition you see today. Finished in classic Candy Apple
Red with a Black Vinyl Top and Black Interior, this Mustang has
exactly the kind of color combination that complements the unique
California Special bodywork. Under the hood is its 289 cubic-inch
V8 engine with a 2-barrel carburetor, backed by a C4 automatic
transmission. The drivetrain is believed to be matching numbers,
adding another important element to this Mustangs collectability.
It is also equipped with Power Steering, making it a comfortable
and enjoyable classic to drive. Documentation is another strong
point of this California Special. The car is accompanied by a Marti
Report as well as a copy of the original Ford invoice, providing
valuable documentation of its history and factory configuration.
The California Special was far more than simply a Mustang with a
stripe package. Ford gave these cars an unmistakable appearance
with a collection of special equipment and styling features,
including GT/California Special body stripes, unique side scoops,
hood pins, Marchal fog lights, a special rear decklid with integral
spoiler, unique tail lights, and other distinctive GT/CS touches.
Inside, the Black Interior provides the perfect contrast against
the Candy Apple Red exterior and includes desirable features such
as a Center Console. Combined with the Power Steering and C4
automatic transmission, this Mustang is a classic that can be
comfortably driven and enjoyed. The story behind the California
Special is one of the most interesting of the Mustang era.
Developed specifically to capture the attention of the booming
California performance-car market, the GT/CS borrowed heavily from
the aggressive appearance of the Shelby Mustangs. The result was a
car that blended the practicality and drivability of the
traditional Mustang Coupe with styling cues normally associated
with the much more exotic Shelby models. That combination has made
the 1968 California Special one of the most recognizable and
appreciated specialty Mustangs of the 1960s. This example checks
many of the boxes collectors look for rare California Special
production, desirable Candy Apple Red finish, believed
matching-numbers drivetrain, 289 V8 engine, C4 automatic
transmission, Power Steering, Center Console, factory California
Special equipment, extensive restoration, Marti Report, and
original Ford invoice documentation. With approximately $37,000
invested in its frame-on restoration, this is not simply another
driver-quality Mustang. Considerable time, effort, and money have
been spent bringing this special Mustang to the condition it is in
today. California Specials are very rare and seldom come to market
in this condition. Their limited production, unique one-year
styling, Shelby-inspired appearance, and fascinating history have
made them increasingly desirable among Mustang and Ford
enthusiasts. If you have been looking for something more
distinctive than the typical 1968 Mustang Coupe, this California
Special deserves serious consideration. It delivers the
unmistakable appearance of a Shelby-inspired Mustang, the rarity of
limited production, excellent documentation, and the benefit of
approximately $37,000 invested in its restoration. A beautiful,
rare, documented, and highly collectible example of one of Fords
most distinctive specialty Mustangs, ready for its next owner to
show, drive, and enjoy. While we do our best to provide the highest
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