For Sale 1968 GTCS Wimbledon White J Code Auto

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Check out this totally restored 1968 Ford Mustang California Special Coupe, now offered for sale! This vehicle is a real deal California Special confirmed by the Marti Report. This was the last of three vehicles restored by Dan at Colorado Mustangs for his personal collection. Some liberties were taken during the restoration, one being the stripe and interior color was changed from blue to burgundy. The restoration quality is incredibly top notch and uses many new and NOS ford parts. Equipped with a J code 302 V8 paired to an automatic transmission make for a smooth and comfortable driving experience. All of the 1968 California Specials mustangs came with the Shelby rear end which makes this a stylish, unique collectable! CALL TODAY 720-465-5104

Key Highlights;​

• Beautifully restored 1968 Ford Mustang California Special Coupe
• J code 302 V8 engine with a 4-barrel carburetor
• C-4 automatic transmission
• Power steering
• Bucket seat console interior
• Factory A/C (Does not blow cold)
• Wimbledon White exterior paint
• White vinyl hardtop
• Older radial tires should be used for show only

1968 Ford Mustang California Special

Check out this totally restored 1968 Ford Mustang California Special Coupe, now offered for sale! This vehicle is a real deal California Special confirmed by the Marti Report. This

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[Mosesatm]

There are a few too many mistakes & other issues to command that price.

 

[rvrtrash]

You have a better eye than me. I'm not seeing anything except the air conditioning compressor is missing the support bar. I really miss my CS.

Steve

 

[speedy02]

Here are a few things I see. 1. The Data Plate has been replaced (The interior color has been changed from the listed color on Marti Report) 2. Not the original hood (Hood Pin cuts outs are really small) 3. wiper knob missing 4. The choke is not completely hock up. 5. Car not VIN with M5 on Marti 6. It's not listed with a vinyl top option.

 

[franklinair]

Here are a few things I see. 1. The Data Plate has been replaced (The interior color has been changed from the listed color on Marti Report) 2. Not the original hood (Hood Pin cuts outs are really small) 3. wiper knob missing 4. The choke is not completely hock up. 5. Car not VIN with M5 on Marti 6. It's not listed with a vinyl top option.

Your item #5: "Car not VIN with M5 on Marti". What does this mean? I don't understand.

Neil

 

[Mosesatm]

I haven't studied the photos in detail, but here are a few things I noticed in addition to those posted. None of them are deal-breakers, but they make me wonder about the entire build.
- There seems to be new red oxide under the floors, old red oxide under the trunk, and no red oxide up front.
- Black trim on taillights.
- Aftermarket mufflers
- Fog light posts
- Not sure what's on the driver's floor. Seat adjusting knob?
- The red interior just doesn't look correct, but that may be from the overexposed photos.

It looks like I'm getting overly picky in my old age.

 

[speedy02]

Your item #5: "Car not VIN with M5 on Marti". What does this mean? I don't understand.

Neil

M5 would be Wimbledon White / Black Hood. The Marti report verifies it is just an M Wimbledon White and the restorer added black hood stripes to it. I only noted that because he took the time to change the interior color on the data plate why not add the M5.

 

[Mosesatm]

Probably didn't know about the 5 nomenclature.

 

[Mosesatm]

OK, I went through about half the photos and found too many problems to go on, but here are some issues I found in those photos that I wouldn't expect to find on a $60,000 car.
- Something is wrong with the center AC vent and the dash pad. It looks awful.
- Same issue with the passenger side of the dash pad
- Wrong radio knobs
- The ashtray doesn't fit
- Is the passenger side AC vent from a '67?
- Cracked driver side kick panel
- The stripes don't wrap around the scoops
- Stripes behind the doors
- Rear stripes don't line up
- The tops of the passenger door and front fender don't line up
- Something looks goofy where the cowl vents are painted black. May be an optical illusion
- There seems to be a spot on the passenger side headliner, above the 1/4 window
- Scratches on the passenger side interior 1/4 trim, just above the seat bottom
- The insides of the quarter panels are heavily textured
- The passenger side floor was replaced
- Huge gaps between the exhaust pipes and the mufflers
- GT valances and hub caps
- Hood holes
- Black taillight trim

I'm sure Marty's list would be much longer.

 

[timmerzfl]

OK, I went through about half the photos and found too many problems to go on, but here are some issues I found in those photos that I wouldn't expect to find on a $60,000 car.
- Something is wrong with the center AC vent and the dash pad. It looks awful.
- Same issue with the passenger side of the dash pad
- Wrong radio knobs
- The ashtray doesn't fit
- Is the passenger side AC vent from a '67?
- Cracked driver side kick panel
- The stripes don't wrap around the scoops
- Stripes behind the doors
- Rear stripes don't line up
- The tops of the passenger door and front fender don't line up
- Something looks goofy where the cowl vents are painted black. May be an optical illusion
- There seems to be a spot on the passenger side headliner, above the 1/4 window
- Scratches on the passenger side interior 1/4 trim, just above the seat bottom
- The insides of the quarter panels are heavily textured
- The passenger side floor was replaced
- Huge gaps between the exhaust pipes and the mufflers
- GT valances and hub caps
- Hood holes
- Black taillight trim

I'm sure Marty's list would be much longer.

 

[Ruppstang]

It is difficult to judge them by photos, but I say where there is smoke there is fire. I proper inspection would be recommended.

 

[franklinair]

Well, it is not advertised as a concours restoration. It is a VERY nice Occasional Driver though. Most of the mentioned glitches (some of which seem to be nit-picking) look like easy fixes to correct. Definitely not 'deal breakers' though. Overpriced at $59.9K, but that seems typical for dealers' pricing, IMHO.

Neil

 

[Mosesatm]

Definitely nit-picking, but for $60,000 I expect perfection.