(from page 39 of the 1968 Collection)
1968 Acapulco Blue Mustang GT/CS hardtop, right side view with everything open.
(from page 39 of the 1968 Collection)
View of the 1968, Mustang, C-code, 289 cubic inch, V8 engine. In its original 68 state, this engine delivered 195hp at 4600rpm or 288ft-lb of maximum torque at 2600rpm.
(from page 39 of the 1968 Collection)
Let's step inside this blue 1968 California Special. The seat inner dark blue vinyl has a bit different stitching than the door panel; indicating that the seats may have been recovered.
(from page 39 of the 1968 Collection)
Blue interior of a 1968 Mustang GT/CS hardtop.
(from page 39 of the 1968 Collection)
The dash shows some vintage aftermarket air conditioning modifications. This one is interesting. It extends to the doors and provides air outlets near the door which are similar looking to the Ford factory air conditioning system.
(from page 39 of the 1968 Collection)
Probably recovered, this is the backseat of this 1968 California Special
(from page 40 of the 1968 Collection)
Wimbledon White 1968 Mustang GT/CS hardtop with argent styled steel wheels, black GT/CS side stripe and lettering, California Special rear letters, metal rocker panel trim, vented hood, hood pins, and a 195hp (at 4600rpm), 289 cubic inch, 2 barrel, V8 engine.
(from page 40 of the 1968 Collection)
Wimbledon White 1968 Mustang GT/CS hardtop with unique taillights, dual exhaust, rear wing, GT/CS lettered side scoops, and California Special rear fender chrome lettering.
(from page 40 of the 1968 Collection)
Candy Apple Red 1968 Mustang GT California Special owned by John Roller from Hooksett, New Hampshire. This GT has it's original J-code 302ci 4bbl V8 engine and an automatic transmission. It still wears its original and unrestored paint. It has it's original interior and drivetrain. The engine bay has been repainted in some areas. It was a one owner car till 2010 with 41K miles. John has the original dealer invoice and paperwork.
(from page 40 of the 1968 Collection)
Candy Apple Red 1968 Mustang GT California Special, right rear view. It has the GT/CS decals on the side scoops.
(from page 40 of the 1968 Collection)
This is the original 302ci 4bbl V8 engine.
(from page 40 of the 1968 Collection)
Check out this super clean original interior.
(from page 40 of the 1968 Collection)
John Roller sends us additional shots of his Candy Apple Red 1968 Mustang GT California Special hardtop. This is our featured Attitude Of The Week for the week starting June 7, 2015. This car still has it's original paint, 302ci 4bbl V8 engine, and automatic transmission.
(from page 41 of the 1968 Collection)
Candy Apple Red 1968 Mustang GT/CS, front end shot. The hood locks give that race appearance.
(from page 41 of the 1968 Collection)
The California Special uses many features of the Shelby. Features like the side scoops and rear spoiler.
(from page 41 of the 1968 Collection)
The California Special even uses the same tail lights from the Shelby.
(from page 41 of the 1968 Collection)
Candy Apple Red 1968 Mustang GT California Special hardtop, right rear view.
(from page 41 of the 1968 Collection)
Vinyl tops were popular in the sixties and seventies.
(from page 41 of the 1968 Collection)
Here is a shot of the trunk.
(from page 44 of the 1968 Collection)
Brought to you first by MustangAttitude.com, this is the top part of a great newspaper advertisement we found for the 1968 California Special GT Mustang. Click on the second and third photo from this set to see the rest of the ad. It was placed by Galpin Ford on March 22nd, 1968 in the Van Nuys News of Van Nuys, California.
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