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1:30PM SATURDAY FEATURE 1968 MUSTANG GT 390 S CODE

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1:30PM SATURDAY FEATURE 1968 MUSTANG GT 390 S CODE
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Vehicle Details
Year: 1968
Make: CALIFORNIA
Model: GT 390 S CODE
VIN: UNSPECIFIED
Mileage: UNSPECIFIED
Car Style: S CODE GT
Ext Color: BLUE
Int Color: BLUE
Cylinders: 8
Engine: 390
Transmission: Automatic


1:30PM SATURDAY FEATURE
1968 MUSTANG GT-390 CALIFORNIA SPECIAL

In mid-February 1968, California Ford Dealers began to market a factory-built, limited-edition Mustang, called the GT/CS, or "California Special" of which only 4118 were ever made. Production ran for only 5.5 months from mid-February 1968 to early August 1968. The objective was to make the Mustangs sold in California unique and to look "custom" made, thus differentiating them from the standard models available elsewhere. Lee Grey attended the Ford Preview event for the new 1968 Fords at the Los Angeles Coliseum in August 1967, where he saw a Shelby GT-500 prototype coupe nicknamed "Little Red". This was a supercharged 428, C-6 automatic coupe that was dressed up in bright red paint, and a vinyl roof, as a formal, yet high-performance vehicle. It was on display to gauge market response as a possible Shelby lineup Mustang. Lee saw this as an opportunity to use the elements of this prototype to market his "California-Only Mustang". He met with Mustang godfather Lee Iacoca in L.A., and the decision was made to develop a limited-edition Mustang. First, it was known as the "GT/SC", as a nationally available Sport Coupe, then, after some discussion, developed as the GT/CS. Distribution of the Mustang GT/CS was primarily within the two California sales districts (DSOs 71 72); but was expanded to sales districts in Washington, Nevada, Texas, Utah, Oklahoma, Arizona, Western Canada, and Colorado. Most produced were the small-block 289 two-barrel with C-4 automatic transmission. Though, the most prized stallions in the barn today are the big-block 390 four-barrel versions, of which only a handful were made. 215 to be exact!! Even less were produced with the GT option package that was available on the GT/CS so some, but not all, GT/CSs are also real GTs. The "GT" in GT/CS has nothing to do with the GT package.



This very rare model documented GT-390 California Special Mustang is one of them and has received a rotisserie nut and bolt concours restoration. A one of one car that is finished in original form of Acapulco Blue w/Blue knitted decor bucket seat interior. It is also loaded with a long list of factory convenience options that include GT equipment group, C-6 Select shift cruise-o-matic transmission, power steering, power disc brakes, AM radio, F70x14 wide oval tires and much more. Further documentation provenance includes a deluxe Kevin Marti/Ford report with a copy of the original widow sticker and option build sheet displaying that it was delivered and sold new at Brown Brothers Ford on Granville street in Vancouver, CA. The GT/CS has become one of the most owner-appreciated classic Mustangs, since it has both the qualities of a Shelby GT, and a Mustang coupe. Its uniqueness, and rarity draws great attention on the road, and at car shows. Today, classic car collectors consider these cars to be very desirable and appreciated investments. Less than 100 test/tune break in miles. Truly a documented one of one car!!