SOLD 1968 California Special

[Steven209]

Hello,

Looking to purchase 1968 California Special for my wife. Had one lined up but it fell through. Please contact me by email at stevenwlau@yahoo.com or reply to this thread if you have or know of one for sale.

 

[Mosesatm]

You've come to the right place because we know where most of the cars that are for sale can be found, but we'll need a little more information.

- Are you looking for one that is fully restored?
- Are restomods acceptable or do you want to stay stock?
- What color(s)
- Which options are necessary, which ones are nice-to-have, and which ones don't matter?
Engine Size - 200-6cyl, 289, 302, 390, 428
Transmission - 3-speed, 4-speed, Automatic
Air Conditioning
Power Steering
Power Disc Brakes
Deluxe Interior
Upper Console
Lower Console
Other?

I realize that's a lot of questions but it will help us lead you in the right direction.

 

[Steven209]

- Are you looking for one that is fully restored?
Yes, Looking for one that only needs very miner work if any.
- Are restomods acceptable or do you want to stay stock?
Both are acceptable
- What color(s)
Open to any exterior color. Can have it painted if necessary.
-Engine Size - 200-6cyl, 289, 302, 390, 428
V8 only
-Transmission - 3-speed, 4-speed, Automatic
C-4 Automatic
-Air Conditioning
Preferred but not a necessity
-Power Steering
Yes, But if it doesn't then I can add it
-Power Disc Brakes
Yes
-Deluxe Interior
Preferred but not necessary
-Upper Console
Preferred but not necessary
-Lower Console
Yes

 

[Mosesatm]

Now the difficult question; what's your budget?

 

[Mosesatm]

Here are some:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Ford-M...ash=item3ae607aba1:g:-doAAOSw5cRZLxkU&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Ford-M...ash=item3ae5a10554:g:hSQAAOSw3gJZKXLo&vxp=mtr

Being a convertible this one isn't real but it's kinda cool.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Ford-M...ash=item1c869d1969:g:HyYAAOSw0hlZKJNa&vxp=mtr

http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/saint-louis/1968/ford/mustang-S7060.html

http://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/dallas/1968/ford/mustang-S20.html

http://www.streetsideclassics.com/vehicles/1447-dfw/1968-ford-mustang-gt-california-special

http://www.cars-on-line.com/gen3-cars/col1/posting/86536

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/6119081470.html

https://palmsprings.craigslist.org/cto/6115617687.html

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/6090378747.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/6145118934.html

https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/6084408474.html

This is a 390 and is a beautiful car. It belongs to a member of this site.
https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/6147649225.html

https://classics.autotrader.com/classic-cars/1968/ford/mustang/100860685

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/699708764/overview/

This one is a clone
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/657443186/overview/

6 cylinder car
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/ford/mustang/1930323.html

https://classiccars.com/listings/vi...a-special)-for-sale-in-las-vegas-nevada-89122

https://classiccars.com/listings/vi...rnia-special)-for-sale-in-miami-florida-33172

Another convertible fake
https://classiccars.com/listings/vi...special)-for-sale-in-loganville-georgia-30052

And then there's this nearly perfect HCS
http://californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12750

 

[mbsf1970]

Dang Arlie!! On vacation??

 

[franklinair]

The BEST one for sale would be Ruppstang's HCS listed on this site. Marty's expertise and the car's gold standard @ MCA judging makes it the absolute best IMHO. Expensive, but primo.

Neil

 

[classicsguy]

The BEST one for sale would be Ruppstang's HCS listed on this site. Marty's expertise and the car's gold standard @ MCA judging makes it the absolute best IMHO. Expensive, but primo.

Neil

I agree with Neil 100%

 

[mbsf1970]

I would entertain a discussion about my GT/CS.....
Stephen
email sent

 

[Steven209]

thanks for all the links,

I am looking to spend around 20-25 if possible.