33 pictures (10 cars) found: sub-model of "Rainbow of Colors", exterior color of "orange", exterior view
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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 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)
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 18 of the 1968 Collection)
This is a Flower Power Red 1968 Rainbow Of Colors Mustang convertible. It is owned by Don Croft. This was our featured
Attitude Of The Week for the week starting January 30, 2011. The Rainbow Of Colors promotion ran on the west coast on 1968 and 1969 Mustangs. They featured special paint offerings in all colors of the rainbow. This one was sold new at Highland Park Motors Inc. in Los Angeles, California. Don tells us,
"I bought it back in 2004, and was told by the previous owner it was 'Grabber Orange'. I knew at the time this wasn't correct as Grabber Orange was a '69 color, and bit lighter than the shade of my Mustang. I had wondered since about the correct color, until last year when I stumbled onto your website, which encouraged me to run the Marty Report..." Besides the special order paint, the Marty Report listed the following options: 289-2V Engine, Parchment Power Top w/ Glass Backlite, C-4 Cruise-O-Matic Transmission,
F70X14 Wide Oval Tires, White Sidewall Nylon Tires, Air Conditioner - Selectaire, AM/8-Track Stereo Radio, and Tinted Glass
(from page 18 of the 1968 Collection)
Flower Power Red 1968 Rainbow Of Colors Mustang convertible, right side view. Flower Power Red is very close in shade to the standard color on 1969 Mustangs called Calypso Coral.
(from page 18 of the 1968 Collection)
The parchment colored convertible top is up in this shot.
(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 25 of the 1968 Collection)
John Roessel sent us these photos of this amazing car he used to own. It is a Madagascar Orange 1968 Mustang GT Rainbow Of Colors Edition Mustang fastback. It had it's original S-code 390ci V8 and an automatic transmission. This is our featured
Attitude Of The Week for the week starting September 23, 2012. The Rainbow Of Colors special editions were offered on the west coast for 1968 and 1969.
Here's more information.
(from page 25 of the 1968 Collection)
Here is John with his Madagascar Orange 1968 Mustang GT Rainbow Of Colors Edition fastback. We got an email from the car's present owner and the car is still in great condition.
(from page 25 of the 1968 Collection)
There were two oranges offered on the ROC (Rainbow Of Colors) cars. The other was Flower Power Red which was a darker more red color.
(from page 25 of the 1968 Collection)
Madagascar Orange 1968 Mustang GT Rainbow Of Colors Edition fastback, right side view. This "Templeton's Service Station" is an awesome looking vintage background for photos.
(from page 25 of the 1968 Collection)
Here is a cool vintage looking poster of John's Rainbow Of Colors Mustang. It shows nine of the colors offered on the ROC cars; Madagascar Orange, Hot Pink, Dandelion Yellow, Whipped Cream, Sierra Blue, Spanish Gold, Caribbean Coral, Moss Green, and Forest Green.
(from page 42 of the 1968 Collection)
Madagascar Orange 1968 Mustang Rainbow Of Colors Edition convertible owned by Bartek from Germany. This ROC has a Los Angeles (71) ordering district and a #0424 special order number. It has the 302-4V (J-code) engine, automatic transmission, 3.00 rear end, and deluxe interior scheduled for assembly at San Jose on December 11, 1967. Bartek is the third owner of this car. Bartek has confirmed from the second owner (purchased the car in 1971) that the car was originally Madagascar Orange from his friend who originally purchased the car. The first owner was a celebrity from the 50-60s - more on that later.
(from page 42 of the 1968 Collection)
Here is a shot with the top down. It has the parchment interior with Argent Style 21 hole sport wheels.
(from page 42 of the 1968 Collection)
Left rear view of Bartek's Madagascar Orange 1968 Mustang Rainbow Of Colors Edition convertible.
(from page 42 of the 1968 Collection)
Additional shots of Bartek's Madagascar Orange 1968 Mustang ROC convertible in the Germany country side.
(from page 42 of the 1968 Collection)
Madagascar Orange 1968 Mustang ROC convertible higher up shot.
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