27 pictures (5 cars) found: model of "Base", sub-model of "Rainbow of Colors", exterior color of "orange"
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(from page 5 of the 1968 Collection)
This rare 1968 Madagascar Orange Mustang hardtop from the west coast Rainbow of Colors promotion is owned by Dale Olson of Rohnert Park, California. It was our Attitude Of The Week for December 28th, 2008. Dale writes, I got this car in 1990 and finished restoring it in 1996.
It was not show room quality, but it was a very nice car. For the entire time I've had it, I was misreading the data plate and didn't know exactly what the car was. Even few years ago I did search on internet of Orange 68 Mustang, and got nothing. Just within the past few weeks I finally
found out the car was a part of the Rainbow Mustang promotion of 68
and 69. I don't have the original engine in it because when I got the
car someone had put a straight six in it. I also had a 67 mustang with
a 289 4v that was usable so I rebuilt it. Also no longer have the C4
automatic for it. I put in the Ford design 4 speed (RUG-E2), but no
modifications other than bolt-ons. The car only has 23,000
miles on it since restoring it, but due to it sitting outside in the
weather, it needs to be completely restored again (except the
engine, transmission, and rear end). We've included some scanned in photos after its first restoration in 1996, hopefully Dale can get us more in the future. Also take a look at our Rainbow of Colors special information page to see what we believe all 13 colors from the Rainbow of Colors promotion looked like along with photos of other Rainbow of Colors cars.
(from page 5 of the 1968 Collection)
Here is a photo of Dale's Madagascar Orange 1968 Rainbow of Colors promotional Mustang hardtop just after he restored it in 1996. All Rainbow of Colors promotional Mustangs were special order built in the San Jose plant, and to this date we have found one's ordered in the Los Angeles, San Jose (also delivering to Honolulu Hawaii), and Salt Lake areas. The promotion offered a Rainbow of Colors such as Madagascar Orange, Whipped Cream, Spanish Gold, Dandelion Yellow, Hot Pink, Caribbean Coral, Forest Green, Sierra Blue, and Moss Green.
(from page 5 of the 1968 Collection)
Here is the interior of Dale's 1968 Rainbow of Colors promotional Mustang hardtop.
(from page 5 of the 1968 Collection)
Here is a view of the 1967 289ci 4V V8 that Dale installed during restoration.
(from page 5 of the 1968 Collection)
The door data tag is the key to showing that this is a special ordered car. Let's read it: 65A hardtop body style, blank color code indicating a special color, 2U parchment crinkle vinyl and parchment kiwi vinyl with black interior, 16B assembled on the 16th of February, 72 ordered in the San Jose area under special order number 1187, 5 3.00:1 rear axle ratio, and W C4 automatic transmission. The three things that make this data tag match the Rainbow of Colors promotion are the 8R in the VIN indicating the correct year and factory which built this car, a blank color code indicating that a special factory paint was used, and 721187 showing that this car was special ordered in San Jose.
(from page 6 of the 1968 Collection)
Mike Abajian Jr of Texas owns this beautiful 1968
Rainbow of Colors promotional red orange Mustang hardtop. Mike writes:
I bought this original 'Rainbow of Colors' car on-line about two years ago. The gentleman who restored this car initially intended to part it out. He opted to restore its original Calypso Coral special order paint (known as
Flower Power Orange in '68). Mike's 1968 Mustang was our
Attitude Of The Week for February 1st, 2009.
(from page 6 of the 1968 Collection)
Here is another view of Mike's Calypso Coral (Flower Power Red) 1968 Rainbow of Colors promotional Mustang hardtop. All of these promotional Mustangs were built in the San Jose plant and special ordered on the West Coast. Most were Sprint optioned Mustang hardtops, but there where a few where GTs, fastbacks, or Mach1's.
(from page 6 of the 1968 Collection)
Nice close-up view of the 1968 Calypso Coral exterior paint.
(from page 6 of the 1968 Collection)
Side view of the car showing off the GT wheels, fog lamps, and part of the side C stripe. Apparently the horse behind is not impressed, but we surely are!
(from page 6 of the 1968 Collection)
Close-up view showing off the GT wheel covers and louvered hood with integrated turn signals.
(from page 6 of the 1968 Collection)
Here you can just make out the nice black interior as well as that great exterior color.
(from page 6 of the 1968 Collection)
This Flower Power Red 1968 Rainbow of Colors promotional Mustang hardtop is owned by Mike Abajian Jr. of Texas and is our Attitude Of The Month for the month of September, 2010 and is in our 2010 calendar.
(from page 22 of the 1968 Collection)
Karen Rose in Raleigh, North Carolina owns a very rare Madagascar Orange 1968 Mustang. This car was originally ordered by her grandma Frannie in California, who picked out one of the special factory colors advertised in the "Rainbow of Colors" Ford promotion between 1968 and 1969. Karen writes,
I still drive this car regularly, but it could use some restoration, most pressingly a new hard top. I've been scouting around for a good body shop in the Raleigh NC area if you know of one. Thank! And you don't even want to see photos of my engine, it's not a pretty sight, but at only 160k, garaged most of her life in California, I'm still able to keep her going replacing part for part as they wear out. She's a good gal at 40. A
larger wallpaper view of this car is also available.
(from page 23 of the 1968 Collection)
We received this email of a second special orange/red Mustang with DSO 710777. This one is under restoration along with a possible other special order Mustang. The owner writes,
I have recently bought a 1968 Mustang and discovered the original color was a unique orange. After searching the VIN I discovered your site. I have DSO 710777. If you look closely at the picture you can see the original color of Madagascar Orange where the drip rails where removed. Also the trunk have never been touched and is the original Madagascar Orange. I am excited to re-store her one day and preserve Mustang history. Yet another twist of fate! I also owned a 66 Mustang for over 10 years and finally began to sand her layers of paint. Well as I began to remove door panels, and look in places I found a Bubble Gum color pink. Long story short, we believe this Mustang to have been originally painted Playmate pink which was only a special order in 66 and not officially offered. So I am honored to have 2 rare painted Mustang and hope to be able to save up to restore them to their original glory!
(from page 67 of the 1968 Collection)
This is a Madagascar Orange 1968 Rainbow of Colors promotional Mustang with a J-code, 230hp, 302 cubic inch, 4-barrel V8. This car was a special order car from the San Jose, California area. Besides the special order paint it came with automatic transmission, white sidewall tires, center console, power disk brakes, power steering, AM radio, tinted glass, deluxe seat belts, remote left hand mirror, and deluxe wheel covers which included the center red cap to the standard full wheel covers. The vinyl roof may have been a dealer added option. The
Rainbow of Colors was an east coast promotion which featured special order paint in a rainbow of colors. I got to see this car in person. Its been repainted but its in very good condition. We also have a
sister to this car since it shares the same special order number.
(from page 67 of the 1968 Collection)
Front view of a Madagascar Orange 1968 Rainbow of Colors promotional Mustang hardtop with special order paint, louvered hood, and black vinyl roof visible in this photo. Is that a Phillips 76 antenna ball?
(from page 67 of the 1968 Collection)
Another view of the factory special order painted 1968 Mustang hardtop. It has been repainted but in its original bright Madagascar Orange special order paint.
(from page 67 of the 1968 Collection)
I saw this car in person. The special order paint is just as bright inside a garage as it is in the bright sun.
(from page 67 of the 1968 Collection)
That's the area around Monroe, Washington, in the background. I live in the area. Vinyl roofs were usually added by the dealer as an upgrade since it was such a popular option. There were many colors and patterns, including a crazy paisley pattern. Luckily this special order Mustang has a standard black one.
(from page 67 of the 1968 Collection)
Right rear view of a Rainbow of Colors promotional Mustang hardtop in special order Madagascar Orange exterior paint, vinyl roof, and deluxe wheel covers.
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