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1968 Ford Mustang Coupe California Special 289
Bid for the chance to own a 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe California Special 289 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #269,491.
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This 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS coupe is finished in Candy Apple Red over a color-coordinated interior and is powered by a 289ci V8 paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. The car was refurbished around 2015 with a repaint and features the GT/CS package, including fiberglass quarter-panel scoops and extensions, a fiberglass decklid spoiler, a fiberglass rear panel, Shelby-style taillights, rectangular fog lights, a hood with functional louvers and exposed locks, side and tail stripes, and a pop-open gas cap. Additional equipment includes 14″ Magnum 500-style wheels, a dual exhaust, front bucket seats, and an AM radio. The current owner purchased the car in 2018. This Mustang is now offered by the seller on behalf of its owner with a Marti Report copy, service records, and New Hampshire registration.
The car is finished in Candy Apple Red (T) and features GT/CS fiberglass quarter-panel scoops and extensions, a fiberglass decklid spoiler, fiberglass rear panel, Shelby-style taillights, rectangular fog lights, a hood with functional louvers and exposed locks, side and tail stripes, a pop-open gas cap, and dual exhaust outlets. The body was repainted around 2015. A paint chip is noted on the right fender and door, and the right door requires lifting slightly to close. Some corrosion is also reported, and the seller reports that the taillights do not operate sequentially.
The 14″ Magnum 500-style wheels are mounted with P235/60 Futura GLS Supersport tires. The car was specified with power steering, and drum brake work in May 2023 included replacement of the front wheel cylinders, flex hoses, shoes, hardware, and wheel seals, resurfacing of the front drums, and repacking of the front wheel bearings.
The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench upholstered in red vinyl, with the rear seatbacks finished in black. A retro-style radio has been installed. The seller notes that the interior needs refreshing; the driver- and passenger-seat bottoms are torn.
The five-digit odometer indicates 28k miles and has rolled over. The temperature and oil-pressure gauges are reported as inoperative, the horn does not work, and the steering wheel is cracked. The operation of the heater and defroster has not been confirmed.
The 289ci V8 was factory rated at 195 horsepower. Engine equipment includes a Summit Racing carburetor, a Weiand intake manifold, an Edelbrock valve-cover breather, and Speedmaster ignition coil. The carburetor was rebuilt in June 2018. A September 2020 invoice references a “new engine check over,” although the supplied information does not establish whether the engine was replaced or rebuilt. In May 2023, a hole in the timing cover was sealed, spare spark plugs were replaced, fuel lines were replaced, and a PerTronix power relay was wired to provide 12 volts to the ignition. A distributor issue is currently being addressed.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission. The transmission was rebuilt in June 2018, and the mufflers are also replacements from the same time.
Una copia de un informe de Marti incluye las especificaciones originales del coche.
El coche se vende con su registro de New Hampshire, que sirve como prueba de propiedad.
8R01C151494
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