I post this ad after much thought and with a heavy heart. I have alot more pictures I can send and I‘m happy to receive feedback, answer any questions or assist potential buyers in viewing the car.
One of 4,118 California Special Mustangs produced in 1968. (251 of those were rebadged as High Country Special Mustangs and sold in the Rocky Mountain region.) Only 111 were S-code 390 4v 4 speed cars. This car was built on 4/16/1968 and sold by Suburban Motors in Sacramento, CA.
This car spent the majority of its life in California. From 1974 to 2010 it was owned by Paul Newitt who formed a registry for the GT/CS Mustangs and authored two editions of the book titled GT/CS Recognition Guide printed in 1987 and in 2011. The car sat in storage from 1997 to 2010 when it was purchased by my father Bob Teets. Bob was a very knowledgeable Mustang enthusiast who restored a dozen plus cars over the years. He also formed and was the registrar of the High Country Special Mustang registry before stepping away in 2018. The original drivetrain was removed sometime in the early 80’s and replaced with a 289, auto, 8” rear end. Mr Teets spent the next 4 years locating the correct missing pieces and parts and refurbished the car with completion in 2014. It currently has a 390 dated coded 11/68 with correct heads, intake, carb, air cleaner, snorkel etc and a 4 speed Toploader mated to a correct 9” rear end. Engine was built by well known Denver machine shop Ridge Reamer at .030 over with hardened seats for unleaded gas. This car was completely rust free when body and paint was done by Mustang restoration shop Boss Auto Designs also in Denver. Original floor pans still show factory primer.
The Marti report shows it came from the factory with:
390 4v engine
4 speed manual transmission
3.25 standard rear axle ratio
Royal Maroon paint
Standard black interior
GT Equipment Group
Power Disc Brakes
Power Steering
Tilt Away Steering Column
AM Radio
Tinted Glass
This car has been lightly driven to car shows and for ice cream runs. It’s a sweetheart to drive and I wouldn’t hesitate to take it on a road trip. The front seats with headrests were added prior to Mr Teets ownership. The drivers side headrest has some cracking as shown in the pics. The tilt away steering column is currently not functional and it has a non original Ford am/fm 8 track and non original Pertronix ignition replacing traditional points. Everything else on the car is in excellent condition and shows extremely well.
Car is located in Denver. I can forward more pictures and answer questions as requested. Contact me via call,text or email at 303-519-5242 or [email protected]. Comes with a Deluxe Marti report, framed car show information board and art easel, 4 non GT center wheel caps, car cover, numerous 3 ring binders of paperwork, receipts and photos dating back to the 70’s and a signed and numbered hardcopy of Paul Newitt’s 2011 GT/CS Recognition Guide. Price is $58,000.
One of 4,118 California Special Mustangs produced in 1968. (251 of those were rebadged as High Country Special Mustangs and sold in the Rocky Mountain region.) Only 111 were S-code 390 4v 4 speed cars. This car was built on 4/16/1968 and sold by Suburban Motors in Sacramento, CA.
This car spent the majority of its life in California. From 1974 to 2010 it was owned by Paul Newitt who formed a registry for the GT/CS Mustangs and authored two editions of the book titled GT/CS Recognition Guide printed in 1987 and in 2011. The car sat in storage from 1997 to 2010 when it was purchased by my father Bob Teets. Bob was a very knowledgeable Mustang enthusiast who restored a dozen plus cars over the years. He also formed and was the registrar of the High Country Special Mustang registry before stepping away in 2018. The original drivetrain was removed sometime in the early 80’s and replaced with a 289, auto, 8” rear end. Mr Teets spent the next 4 years locating the correct missing pieces and parts and refurbished the car with completion in 2014. It currently has a 390 dated coded 11/68 with correct heads, intake, carb, air cleaner, snorkel etc and a 4 speed Toploader mated to a correct 9” rear end. Engine was built by well known Denver machine shop Ridge Reamer at .030 over with hardened seats for unleaded gas. This car was completely rust free when body and paint was done by Mustang restoration shop Boss Auto Designs also in Denver. Original floor pans still show factory primer.
The Marti report shows it came from the factory with:
390 4v engine
4 speed manual transmission
3.25 standard rear axle ratio
Royal Maroon paint
Standard black interior
GT Equipment Group
Power Disc Brakes
Power Steering
Tilt Away Steering Column
AM Radio
Tinted Glass
This car has been lightly driven to car shows and for ice cream runs. It’s a sweetheart to drive and I wouldn’t hesitate to take it on a road trip. The front seats with headrests were added prior to Mr Teets ownership. The drivers side headrest has some cracking as shown in the pics. The tilt away steering column is currently not functional and it has a non original Ford am/fm 8 track and non original Pertronix ignition replacing traditional points. Everything else on the car is in excellent condition and shows extremely well.
Car is located in Denver. I can forward more pictures and answer questions as requested. Contact me via call,text or email at 303-519-5242 or [email protected]. Comes with a Deluxe Marti report, framed car show information board and art easel, 4 non GT center wheel caps, car cover, numerous 3 ring binders of paperwork, receipts and photos dating back to the 70’s and a signed and numbered hardcopy of Paul Newitt’s 2011 GT/CS Recognition Guide. Price is $58,000.
