Ford Mustang Gt California Special

In mid february 1968 the california ford dealers ford dealer advertising fund began to market a factory built limited edition mustang called the gt cs or california special the hope was for a targeted production run of 5 000.

Ford mustang gt california special. In 1965 its first model year on sale admittedly longer than the usual calendar year given its april of 64 introduction ford sold well over. In mid february of 1968 the california special mustang was born from the ideas of a few california ford dealers wanting to market a factory built limited edition mustang and wanted to call it the gt cs or california special as we know it. 2020 ford mustang gt cs california special. The ford mustang gt california special is coming back for the 2019 model year.

The latest mustang to get the california special treatment is the 2019 mustang gt. However only 4118 were made including 251 units that were remarketed in denver colorado as high country special 68. The next cs will get the 5 0 liter v8 a manual or. Read more about the 2019 mustang lineup here.

The original california special mustang which features characteristics of both a classic shelby mustang and a classic gt coupe got its start in february of 1968. Today the 2019 california special for mustang gt is a visual standout featuring a trademark fading stripe that traces from the 5 0 side badge to the rear fender scoop. For 2019 the side scoops are back and the fading stripes return to the car s mid section. Select california ford dealers offered the car as a limited edition mustang naming it the mustang gt cs with cs standing for california special.

1968 ford mustang gt cs california special. The mustang gt california special has a lot of history behind and horsepower behind it. The 2019 ford mustang gt california special goes on sale in summer 2018 with unique cosmetic updates. The california special an option for the gt premium and adds 19 x 8 5 machined face aluminum wheels with high gloss ebony black painted pockets unique grille with tri bar pony badge gt performance package front air splitter pedestal style decklid spoiler mid body side stripes side scoops carbon hex aluminum instrument panel trim miko.

Before long the california special had joined the ranks of shelby boss and mach 1 special edition mustangs. The black decklid spoiler remains but the front end now touts the splitter from the mustang performance pack 1. July 18 by terry shea from july 2018 issue of muscle machines.