Found a GT/CS...

[NUke463]

Greetings to all! I am new to your site and I must admit that I am a die hard Mopar guy however, the coolest car my dad ever had was blue 65 fastback when I was kid. I actually learned to drive in that car. Anyway, I have a "soft" spot for the older Mustangs. So, I was driving home from work today for the 1000th time and saw the back end of an older Mustang. I got out and looked behind the garage to find a green "California Special" Mustang. Car had not been driven in sometime and had 15 yrs old plates. Not knowing how to read a Ford VIN tag, i did notice the car had white buckets, with a 4-speed. It had the California script on it. The car appeared to be in good shape but it was obvious it had been sitting along time (minimal or little rust). I knocked on the door but no one was at home. I'd like to know a few things if possible:
1) What is the base engine for this car?
2) Is this a rare car w/ the 4-speed?
3)If the owner were to sell, what would be areasonable offer?
Any input would be appreciated!

 

[Mosesatm]

I'd like to know a few things if possible:

1) What is the base engine for this car? Most of them had a 289 2V with a C4 automatic

2)Is this a rare car w/ the 4-speed? Rare, rare, rare

3)If the owner were to sell, what would be areasonable offer? Depends on too many factors. If it doesn't run, has a 6-cylinder, the floors are rotted out, and it needs a complete ground up it might be worth $6,000 but if it's drivable, has a 302 or a 390 and has minimal rust you might be looking at $15,000 - $20,000. If it's real nice and a 390 expect to spend $30,000 or more.
We'd really need pictures to give you a better guess.



Anyone else want to chime in?

 

[Mustanglvr]

Welcome to the site Nuke453! Please post pics, Vin# and Data plate code for the car if you can. The experts here are ready to help with any questions you may have.

 

[BroadwayBlue]

You're slipping guys (and ladies)

Most importantly ... if you're considering a purchase ... get a Marti Report before any money exchanges hands.

The only way to tell if a car is a true California Special and not a clone is to get the Marti Report. They can fax you a basic report for less than $30 I think with the expedited service if I recall. It's money well spent.
http://www.martiauto.com/
What you want is their Production Report.

In any case - welcome to the site - good luck and post pictures!!!
We'll tell you more than you ever could imagine about a GT/CS and HCS.:grin:

 

[Mustanglvr]

Find out if its for sale first though.

 

[BroadwayBlue]

Find out if its for sale first though.

Yeah that's a good place to start :cheesy:

 

[Midnight Special]

You're slipping guys (and ladies)

Most importantly ... if you're considering a purchase ... get a Marti Report before any money exchanges hands.

The only way to tell if a car is a true California Special and not a clone is to get the Marti Report. They can fax you a basic report for less than $30 I think with the expedited service if I recall. It's money well spent.
http://www.martiauto.com/
What you want is their Production Report.

In any case - welcome to the site - good luck and post pictures!!!
We'll tell you more than you ever could imagine about a GT/CS and HCS.:grin:

...You also want to make sure it's an original 4-speed car...

 

[rananim]

A widely recognized reference would be the NADA Guide.

 

[p51]

A widely recognized reference would be the NADA Guide.

You can use the NADA guide on line. Here's the link to the Cal Special on the NADA website. Just plug in the particulars and get a price range...

http://tinyurl.com/3yq2np

The main NADA site webpage is...

http://www.nada.com/