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. Mustang & Ford GT/CS Cover Story - November 2009

BroadwayBlue

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The November issue of Mustang & Ford magazine (formerly Mustang & Ford Trader) has a 68 Acapulco Blue GT/CS on the front cover.

The GT/CS is the featured car this month.

Nice car with Shelby wheels and steering wheel. Is it someone's from the site?

A few quotes from the article:


Fuel For Thought
  • One of the coolest Mustangs ever built
  • Could have been ordered with a six-cylinder (but who would? <- from the article not my commentary)
  • Often mistaken for a Shelby
  • High fun factor
What to Pay (based on prices from Classic Cars and Parts Price Guide, fueled by NADA


1968 California Special
  • MSRP - $2,652
  • Low - $10,850
  • Average - $17,900
  • High - $31,100
Under "Books"
CT/California Special by Paul Newitt (as spelled in the article :smile:)

This site is also listed as a resource.

and my favorite...

Review

Unlike basic Mustangs, the California Special offers the privilege of driving a limited-production car that is moderate in price and easy to maintain and restore. Today, many enthusiasts know little about it and the fun begins when owners attend cruise nights and the questions begin.

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Also in this issue is coverage of the Mustang Roundup and All Ford Picnic.
(Amy, how many Mustangs do you get at that show?)
 
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sam

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thanks for bringing this to my attention. .....will be sure to snag a copy of the magazine
 

CraigB

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Please scan, I would love to see the article given that I have an Acapulco Blue GT/CS here in Australia. I purchased it exactly 1 year ago today in Northern California and it's right hand drive conversion is almost complete. All mechanicals are done, engine is back in, all I need to finish is the interior.

I also have a Shelby steering wheel (replica) and am considering swapping the 12 slots for 15" Shelby 12 spokes so I would love to see photos of a car the same colour as mine with the wheels I am considering.


Craig
 

aemoo28

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Also in this issue is coverage of the Mustang Roundup and All Ford Picnic.
(Amy, how many Mustangs do you get at that show?)

Thanks for the intro, Rich!

Mustangs Northwest is pleased to host the MCA Grand Nat'l show in part with our annual Roundup show. July 17th & 18th.

BTW I don't see this magazine out yet at Barnes & Noble.
 
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BroadwayBlue

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Better late than never I suppose...

Here is that article from the November issue of Mustang and Ford.
Sorry it took so long to get it scanned and uploaded...
 

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rvrtrash

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It was a good read, but I saw errors throughout the article. They didn't even have the correct pictures for the "Alternatives". I also wish they hadn't picked a car with a digital dash and an earlier Shelby steering wheel for the article. They also should have mentioned the importance of a Marti report and the proliferation of clones. All in all though, it's good to have more exposure.

Steve
 
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