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1968 Ford Mustang California Special Hardtop
For consignment, a 1968 Ford Mustang California Special hardtop with a title verified 49,920 actual miles and a 289ci V8 under the hood. This one has the black vinyl top and some Shelby stylings that although did not spur the sales numbers Ford was looking for, it did create a special Mustang that is collectible today.
Exterior
Candy Apple Red paint is augmented with black California Special striping that travels the midline and terminates on the rear side scoops and also lines the back end of the rear spoiler. In front, Lucas fog lights live in the horseless blacked out grille while a pair of hood pins and Shelby style hood vents decorate the top surface. Both chrome bumpers are in great shape and the rest of the metalwork is nice as well. Our notchback has a black vinyl roof in good condition and a California Special script emblem on each rear quarter panel. Shelby style tail lights flank a pop off gas cap and reverse lights are round units on the rear valance. 15-inch Weld DragLite wheels now occupy the hubs and we note one of them is bent. Other imperfections include numerous scratches, chips, cracking body work, bubbling, some gap fitment issues, and a triple scratch in the black stripe.
Interior
Black vinyl door panels have a woodgrain strip inside the pleated patterned insert which shows a bit of waviness on the doors and some separation on the driver's side. Low back bucket seats have textured and pleated inserts, all in good condition, and the black vinyl continues on the back 2+2 seating where we find one window crank off its mount. A wood rimmed 3 spoke steering wheel shares the column with an AutoMeter tachometer in front of the wood applique lined dashboard and standard gauge package. An updated Mustang branded AM/FM/Cassette radio is in the center and warm woodgrain applique covers the dash in front of the passenger and above the glove box. A Hurst shifter is floor mounted with a rubber boot and surrounded by loop style carpet in good shape and a center console with armrest and cupholders has been added. An overhead console stretches to the back of the car adorned with more woodgrain applique and the headliner itself looks to be in very good condition. The trunk is clean and painted and houses a fuel cell.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 289ci V8 with a Holley 4-barrel carburetor and a T5 5-speed manual transmission sending power to the Ford 9" in back. Disc brakes are found on the rear wheels and drums in front. Headers begin the exhaust process in this clean engine bay which features a chrome shock tower brace, Monte Carlo bar and valve covers.
Undercarriage
Driver quality underneath with its fair share of surface rust in the usual areas. The dual exhaust enters FlowMaster mufflers after an H-pipe and then dumps under the car. The driveshaft runs through a loop on its way to the back while coil spring suspension is employed up front and a 4 link with coilovers are out back. There's one spot of invasive rust on the inside rear quarter panel.
Drive-Ability
We'll head west with this one and take the California Special on a test run. The 289 with headers and short exhaust creates a little earthquake of sound under the seats and the car rolls around the track like a mudslide, smoothly. We surf the gears and ride a wave of acceleration which is quite good and the brakes stop the car like rush hour on the 405. As far as functionality, the left rear turn signal doesn't blink, the reverse lights do not illuminate, and the fog lights don't work. Minor dysfunctions from something with California in the name. Everything else worked as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
While not fully original, this is a real California Special and when was the last time you saw one? These are really quite rare and until tributes were produced by Ford in 2007 and subsequent years. We're thrilled to have one in our Hallowed Halls with low mileage and a Marti Report that comes with it. Take the 15 to the 40 and head east to the PA Turnpike, then get off at the Morgantown exit. That's where you'll find us!
8R01C166268
8-1968
R-San Jose, CA Assy Plant
01-Mustang Hardtop
C-289ci 2bbl V8
166268-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 65B-Mustang Hardtop, Luxury Buckets
COLOR T-Candy Apple Red
TRIM 6A-Black Decor Vinyl Buckets
DATE 12F-June 12th
DSO 74-Seattle
AXLE E- 3.00 Equalock
TRANS 1-3 Speed Manual
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Please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.About Classic Auto Mall
Classic Auto Mall is a world class consignment house located in southeastern Pennsylvania with indoor showroom space for up to 1,000 collectable and special interest vehicles offered for sale. We are conveniently located just west of Philadelphia. This one of a kind building is climate controlled and security monitored and is the ultimate destination for classic and specialty car lovers. The building is located right on the Pennsylvania Turnpike with terrific frontage and exposure. Additionally, this one of a kind building houses one of the finest barn find collections in the world with over 400 vehicles on display. The facility and grounds have plenty of room for indoor and outdoor automotive related events, car shows, car club meets, ride and drives and more.Classic Auto Mall by the Numbers:
- 336,000 square foot climate controlled building 8 acres under one roof
- Showroom space for 1,000 vehicles for sale and 400 barn finds on display-Capacity of 1,400 vehicles indoors!
- 40-acre property with 1,500 feet of frontage on the Pennsylvania Turnpike
- 28 acres paved, lined and lighted parking lot with space for 2,500 vehicles Parking for 1,000 additional vehicles on the outside green space
Classic Auto Mall is within easy driving distance of many cities and destinations on the East Coast including:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 48 miles New York City 132 miles
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 35 miles Washington, DC 123 miles
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 78 miles Maple Grove Raceway 9 miles
Hershey, Pennsylvania 65 miles King of Prussia Mall 30 miles
Manheim, Pennsylvania 39 miles
This wonderful facility started life as a clothing outlet mall in 1985 and then evolved into a furniture outlet mall until it closed its doors in 2011. There is a 188 room Holiday Inn with a walk-thru entrance attached to the facility that has a full-service restaurant, lounge, meeting facilities and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel just underwent a $3,000,000 renovation.
With an abundance of car collectors, car clubs and racetracks located within a short distance, this fantastic facility is ideally situated.
Our consignment program has classic car lovers excited to have a facility like this to store and offer their prized possessions for sale. We market vehicles worldwide and get top dollar for your one special car or your entire collection! Please contact us further to discuss your needs.
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