California Special - Type of Font Used

[CJ]

Does anyone know what type of font was used for the California Special script?

Thanks

 

[PNewitt]

The chrome side script really isnn't a "font" as such, but was hand lettered by the company that made the emblems: ACSCO Products of Burbank, CA. ACSCO made the Cobra roadster emblems, Shelby emblems, and even the '67 hood cables, '68 Shelby and GT/CS hood pins, and '69-'70 Shelby Hood pins (also used on the '70 Hurst Olds). I have a blueprint of the CS side script, and a copy of it appeared in my first (1988) book.

Ford didn't like the idea of script, but they relented, and in doing so only gave ACSCO 2 weeks to hand make sets for the prototype cars for the Feb 15th unveiling. You see....Ford wanted a stripe around the tail of the GT/CS like the "Super Bee"( that also came out in the spring of '68). The Calif . Ford dealers didn't like that, and said no script--no car. So, Ford let then have the script.

The stripe "cutout" GT/CS lettering isn't a font either--as that was hand lettered by Shelby Automotive in Michigan. The closest font used could be one called "Claredon".

Since I'm also a graphic artist, I've had a side interest in what they used.

Just some FYI for ya.

Paul.

 

[CJ]

Thanks Paul for the information.

 

[Jschoony]

The chrome side script really isnn't a "font" as such, but was hand lettered by the company that made the emblems: ACSCO Products of Burbank, CA. ACSCO made the Cobra roadster emblems, Shelby emblems, and even the '67 hood cables, '68 Shelby and GT/CS hood pins, and '69-'70 Shelby Hood pins (also used on the '70 Hurst Olds). I have a blueprint of the CS side script, and a copy of it appeared in my first (1988) book.

Ford didn't like the idea of script, but they relented, and in doing so only gave ACSCO 2 weeks to hand make sets for the prototype cars for the Feb 15th unveiling. You see....Ford wanted a stripe around the tail of the GT/CS like the "Super Bee"( that also came out in the spring of '68). The Calif . Ford dealers didn't like that, and said no script--no car. So, Ford let then have the script.

The stripe "cutout" GT/CS lettering isn't a font either--as that was hand lettered by Shelby Automotive in Michigan. The closest font used could be one called "Claredon".

Since I'm also a graphic artist, I've had a side interest in what they used.

Just some FYI for ya.

Paul.

Paul I read an article once I think it was Mustang Monthly about the several California Special blueprint that were found. I know there are parts of these in your book but is there any place you know of to get full copies of the different blueprints? I think they would make for some nice shop/ garage art.

Thanks Jason

 

[Mosesatm]

I know who has the blueprints. I'll see if I can get them. Hopefully the scripts are in the stack.

 

[Jschoony]

Thank You Sir. If someone could actually get the blueprints for the script and say the twist locks and see how many member would be interested in a good quality copy. Current owner may be able to make a few bucks.

 

[Jschoony]

I know who has the blueprints. I'll see if I can get them. Hopefully the scripts are in the stack.

Or if the owner one day decides that they would like to sell them I would be very interested in them.

 

[Mosesatm]

Robinette is going to look for them when she gets back from vacation.

 

[CALIF GIRL]

I am also interested in possible copies

 

[Mosesatm]

Haven’t heard anything

 

[Jschoony]

Any update on if she has the script blueprints and would be willing let a copy be made or even sell the originals?

 

[Mosesatm]

Not yet. She doesn’t know where to look for them. Probably need to go another route.