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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)

 

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