CaliforniaSpecial.com -- Identification of the GT/CS -- 1968 California Special Limited Edition Ford Mustang GT/CS

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Following is an outline of the special features found on California Specials and High Country Specials. For a more detailed explanation please select a "Identification" subcatagory from the list on the left.

1966-1967 HIGH COUNTRY SPECIAL

Only 3 colors available: Columbine Blue, Aspen Gold or Timberline Green

Brass "shield" emblem on front fenders

All body styles, engines and options available (unlike 1968 HCS. See below)

Built only at San Jose plant

333 '66 HCS cars produced (per Bob Teets)

416 '67 HCS cars produced (per Bob Teets & Kevin Marti)

1968 CALIFORNIA SPECIAL & 1968 HIGH COUNTRY SPECIAL

Fiberglass trunk lid and quarter extensions

1965 Thunderbird tail lights

Pop-off gas cap

Fiberglass side scoops

Chrome quarter panel script (GT/CS only)

Unique body striping

Blacked out front grille

Fog lights (Marchal or Lucas)

Quarter turn hood locks

Only coupes used. No convertibles or fastbacks

Any regular Mustang engine, option or color available

Built only at San Jose plant

4118 GT/CS cars produced (confirmed by Paul Newitt through Kevin Marti using Ford records. Previously estimated at 4025)

251 '68 HCS cars produced (confirmed by Bob Teets through Kevin Marti using Ford records. Previous promo literature states 250)

History Identification Parts List Registry Gallery Resources Classifieds Hartman HCS Site Tools

Web page composition & design copyright © 2000, by Jonathan Hanna.
Information supplied copyright by Paul M.Newitt, "GT/CS Recognition Guide & Owner's Manual, 1988; "1996 GT/CS Registry, 1996".
Additional HCS material provided by HCS Registrar Bob Teets.
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