For Sale 1968 GT/CS Acapulco Blue S Coude 390 Auto

[speedy02]

68 California Special 390 big block loaded with options number match may consider classic FoMoCo trades only call the number in the pictures please.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/347977356824558/


I believe this car may have many unanswered questions. I don't believe the Marti report shows California Special on it but was being sold as a Prototype at one point.

 

[cmacias24]

I saw the car on the FB marketplace and it’s super loaded. That’s said, would a marti report confirm it’s a real Cal Special and are their physical signs on that body that can confirm it’s a promo car? For example, removing the tail light panel or inspecting the underside of the fiberglass scoops and/or trunk end caps?


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[speedy02]

This is the older thread link below. It does have the marti displayed.

Dearborn car that went to DSO 75 (PHX)

https://californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13989

 

[Mosesatm]

I saw the car on the FB marketplace and it’s super loaded. That’s said, would a marti report confirm it’s a real Cal Special and are their physical signs on that body that can confirm it’s a promo car? For example, removing the tail light panel or inspecting the underside of the fiberglass scoops and/or trunk end caps?


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Yes, one of us would need to inspect the car for all the correct GT/CS items. I don’t see any other way to authenticate it.

 

[nineofive]

On the Marty report, the first option listed is a white paint stripe. What is that? (showing my ignorance here)
Is it the 2 hood blinker recesses painted white?

 

[Mosesatm]

It’s a pinstripe that runs along the tops of the fenders and doors.

 

[nineofive]

TY that makes sense

 

[one2speed]

fake cal special most likely

I looked over the guy selling this cal special's home page and found the same car without the Cal Special Grill, hood locks and fog lights. He added them when he went to sell it and apparently has made up this story that it is a prototype.

 

[Mosesatm]

I exchanged emails with the seller. He seemed to be making up the story as he went along. His 'friend' told him the car was a prototype, but he wouldn't let me contact the 'friend'.

 

[franklinair]

My Dad used to tell me: "When in doubt, don't."

Neil

 

[Batgirl89]

My Dad used to tell me: "When in doubt, don't."

Neil

I like your Dad's saying!

 

[speedy02]

This appears to be the same car from the discussion above.

1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS at Kissimmee 2024 as R84 - Mecum Auctions

1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS crossing the auction block at Kissimmee 2024 as R84.

www.mecum.com

Mecum Kissimmee 2024
Lot R84

8F01S112477

• 390/325 HP S-Code V-8 engine--1 of 215 produced
• Automatic transmission
• Blue exterior
• White convertible top
• Blue interior

 

[Mosesatm]

We discussed this car a time or two in the past. See above and the link to a previous thread. The seller claimed it is a GT/CS prototype.

 

[Ricky Knapik]

The shackles drive me insane!

 

[timmerzfl]

The car sold at Mecum for $44,000.00

1968 Ford Mustang GT Coupe at Kissimmee 2024 as J230 - Mecum Auctions

1968 Ford Mustang GT Coupe crossing the auction block at Kissimmee 2024 as J230.

www.mecum.com

 

[Mosesatm]

I’m glad to see Mecum changed the description to just a GT after I sent them a note. Kudos to them.

 

[Ruppstang]

The owner called me to ask if his car could be a GT CS. When I told him that a Dearborn car could not possibly be a GTCS he said that he would have the Mecum description changed. It still was a cool car.

 

[Mosesatm]

This car is for sale again.

1968 Ford Mustang GT Coupe for Sale at Auction - Mecum Auctions

View the 1968 Ford Mustang GT Coupe for sale at Indy 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana as T166.

www.mecum.com

It sold for a $40,000 bid at the last auction. $44,000 to the buyer, $36,000 to the seller.

 

[speedy02]

Well maybe now that they included this on the listing people will have a better understanding about this car.

• Previous restoration that incorporated styling and design cues from the 1968 Mustang GT California special