1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special' - Page 2

Geerhead55 · 01-25-2013, 01:41 PM

Paul,, I hope your project goes well,, sounds like the hard to find, important pieces are still with the car. Don't forget to post pictures for us when you can. Good luck.
Danny Durham

Paul Ceasrine · 01-25-2013, 02:48 PM

Thanks, Danny

We got the car for 'nothing' as crazy as that sounds.

Now to find a 'good' Ford Mustang guy to do the work, as I'm a
Mopar Head.

Going price for a 'mint condition' 1968 'California Special'

289/195 HP - 2V................................................ $30,000
390/325 HP - 4V 'S-Code' 4-Speed............... $45,000+

This 289 went for $30,000 recently.

Paul Ceasrine · 01-26-2013, 01:44 PM

Fred,,,

Here is what it is, as per the Codes.

1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special' GT/CS

* Engine. 390/325 HP....'S-Code'
* Transmission.......4-Speed (Close Ratio.....2.32 / 1.69 / 1.29 / 1.00)
* Holley #C80F-C.......List #3795 (600 CFM)
* 'H-Code' 3.50 Gears

* GT Option
~ Power Disc-Brakes
~ Heavy-Duty Springs and Shocks
~ Front Sway-Bar......7/8" Diameter
~ Power Steering......w/16:1 Gear
~ Chrome Engine Components (Air Cleaner Top, Valve Covers, Dip-Stick Handle and Radiator Cap)
~ Chrome-Quad Dual-Exhaust Tips
~ Rally Wheels (14" Argent with Chrome Trim Ring)
~ GT Center-Caps for Rims
~ Pop-Open Gas Cap

* F70 x 14" Wide-Oval Tires
* Deluxe Seat Belts
* Tachometer (Standard Equipment on the 390 'S-Code')
* Lower Console
* AM Radio
* Lower Rocker Molding
* Bright Wheel-Lip Modings
* Driver Side Remote for Exterior Mirror
* Tinted Glass
* Limited-Slip Differential

Only '111' 390 'S-Code 4-Speeds were built.

The engine is seized, (spun main bearing), but the engine can be rebuilt.

7423 · 01-26-2013, 09:51 PM

I have a white 289 2v car, I am the second owner. AC PS PB GT caps on argent wheels. I found the car in 1981 in a local Los Angeles Ford dealers trade in pile. Paid next to nothing for it. I have owned about 25 Mustangs and this one is in my fav 5.

Paul Ceasrine · 01-26-2013, 10:43 PM

7423,

From what I have found, many of the 1968 'California Special' GT/CS 289 2V and 302 4V cars did not come equipped
with the 'GT' Option Package, which also included the GT center caps for the 14" x 6" Steel Wheels.

Though they were GT/CS cars, the GT Option Package had to be ordered for the car, at an additional cost of $148

Many came though with the blank Center-Caps (as seen below) and standard 7.35 x 14" tires.

01-25-2013, 01:41 PM	#11
Geerhead55 VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 1,632 Likes: 0 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special' Paul,, I hope your project goes well,, sounds like the hard to find, important pieces are still with the car. Don't forget to post pictures for us when you can. Good luck. Danny Durham

01-25-2013, 02:48 PM	#12
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special' Thanks, Danny We got the car for 'nothing' as crazy as that sounds. Now to find a 'good' Ford Mustang guy to do the work, as I'm a Mopar Head. Going price for a 'mint condition' 1968 'California Special' 289/195 HP - 2V................................................ $30,000 390/325 HP - 4V 'S-Code' 4-Speed............... $45,000+ This 289 went for $30,000 recently. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 01-25-2013 at 02:54 PM.

01-26-2013, 01:44 PM	#13
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special' Fred,,, Here is what it is, as per the Codes. 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special' GT/CS * Engine. 390/325 HP....'S-Code' * Transmission.......4-Speed (Close Ratio.....2.32 / 1.69 / 1.29 / 1.00) * Holley #C80F-C.......List #3795 (600 CFM) * 'H-Code' 3.50 Gears * GT Option ~ Power Disc-Brakes ~ Heavy-Duty Springs and Shocks ~ Front Sway-Bar......7/8" Diameter ~ Power Steering......w/16:1 Gear ~ Chrome Engine Components (Air Cleaner Top, Valve Covers, Dip-Stick Handle and Radiator Cap) ~ Chrome-Quad Dual-Exhaust Tips ~ Rally Wheels (14" Argent with Chrome Trim Ring) ~ GT Center-Caps for Rims ~ Pop-Open Gas Cap * F70 x 14" Wide-Oval Tires * Deluxe Seat Belts * Tachometer (Standard Equipment on the 390 'S-Code') * Lower Console * AM Radio * Lower Rocker Molding * Bright Wheel-Lip Modings * Driver Side Remote for Exterior Mirror * Tinted Glass * Limited-Slip Differential Only '111' 390 'S-Code 4-Speeds were built. The engine is seized, (spun main bearing), but the engine can be rebuilt. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 01-26-2013 at 02:18 PM.

01-26-2013, 09:51 PM	#14
7423 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 640 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special' I have a white 289 2v car, I am the second owner. AC PS PB GT caps on argent wheels. I found the car in 1981 in a local Los Angeles Ford dealers trade in pile. Paid next to nothing for it. I have owned about 25 Mustangs and this one is in my fav 5.

01-26-2013, 10:43 PM	#15
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: 1968 Ford Mustang 'California Special' 7423, From what I have found, many of the 1968 'California Special' GT/CS 289 2V and 302 4V cars did not come equipped with the 'GT' Option Package, which also included the GT center caps for the 14" x 6" Steel Wheels. Though they were GT/CS cars, the GT Option Package had to be ordered for the car, at an additional cost of $148 Many came though with the blank Center-Caps (as seen below) and standard 7.35 x 14" tires. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 01-26-2013 at 10:55 PM.