(from page 48 of the 1968 Collection)
Close-up of the sequential tail lights. Here is how the tail lights operate: 
(from page 48 of the 1968 Collection)
Close-up of the side scoop and GT/CS side stripe and graphic.
(from page 48 of the 1968 Collection)
Close-up of the Argent styled steel wheels with GT center hubcaps, GT/CS side stripe, and end on view of the side scoop.
(from page 58 of the 1968 Collection)
This Acapulco Blue 1968 Mustang GTCS hardtop was at the 2010 Mustang car show in Port Angeles, Washington. The 1968 California Special has the same rear taillight panels and spoiler as the Shelby, fiberglass side scoops, stripes, blacked out grille, fog lights, and hood locks.
(from page 58 of the 1968 Collection)
View of the 1968, Ford, Mustang, J-code, 302 cubic inch, 4 barrel, V8 engine.
(from page 58 of the 1968 Collection)
Close-up of the 12 slot GT wheels and side scoop with GT/CS lettering.
(from page 58 of the 1968 Collection)
Close-up of the GT/CS side scoop.
(from page 58 of the 1968 Collection)
Script on the rear fender of the 1968 California Special GT hardtop.
(from page 58 of the 1968 Collection)
Close-up of the hood vents with integrated turn signals.
(from page 58 of the 1968 Collection)
View of the inside of the hood showing the hood vents with integrated turn signals.
(from page 59 of the 1968 Collection)
This Raven Black 1968 California Special hardtop was at the 2010 Mustang Roundup car show in Bellevue, Washington. It has the standard 12 slot argent styled wheels, white side stripe, side scoops with GT/CS graphics, California Special rear fender graphic, rear wing, and 289ci V8 engine. The C-code 289ci V8 was the most common engine for the 1968 GT/CS but others ordered included the T (200ci), J (302ci), X (290ci), S (390ci), and the R (428ci) code engines. Side stripes came in white, black, red, or metallic blue depending on the main exterior color. Most of the grilles included Lucas fog lamps but some did receive lamps manufactured by Marchal. 2.79:1 was the most common rear axle ratio but others included the 2.75:1, 3.00:1, 3.20:1, 3.23:1, and the 3.50:1. The GT California Special was a California special promotion but only about 8 percent of the cars was ordered with the GT option which included dual exhaust with quad exhaust tips, argent slotted steel wheels with GT center caps, and heavy duty front and rear spring. All other standard 1968 GT options were not used.
(from page 59 of the 1968 Collection)
Front right view of a Raven Black 1968 Mustang GT/CS with its hood open showing of a 289ci V8 engine.
(from page 59 of the 1968 Collection)
Rear right view of a 1968 GT California Special Mustang hardtop with white stripes.
(from page 59 of the 1968 Collection)
Black interior of a 1968 GT/CS Mustang hardtop. This one has an automatic transmission and full center console.
(from page 59 of the 1968 Collection)
View of a driven Ford, 1968, C-code, 289 cubic inch, 2-barrel, V8 engine.
(from page 59 of the 1968 Collection)
Close-up of the side scoop with GT/CS graphics, rear fender California Special logo, and argent steel styled wheels.
(from page 59 of the 1968 Collection)
Not sure if the GT gas cap came with the optional GT package ordered along with the GT/CS. Only 8 percent of the 1968 California Specials were ordered with the GT package which came with the GT wheels, heavy duty springs, and dual exhaust with quad tips. Other 1968 GT options were not included.
(from page 61 of the 1968 Collection)
This Acapulco Blue 1968 Mustang GT California Special hardtop was at the 2010 Mustang Roundup car show in Bellevue, Washington. Over 1000 Mustangs showed up for the event. This car was parked in the section which included the classic 1968 and 2007+ versions.
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