California Dreamin: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS

I don't need to rehash the old story about how popular the Mustang was in its first few years on the market, but I will remind you that the California auto dealers were powerful and strong enough to convince corporate Ford that they needed a special edition coupe to keep buyers from heading to their local Chevrolet dealer to pickup the soon to be released Camaro.  The result was something called the GT/CS (California Special) that was built in limited numbers with final assembly at the San Jose Ford plant using Shelby Automotive (now part of the Ford Borg collective) designed parts.  Find this 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS offered for $21,800 in Charleston, SC via craigslist.  Tip from FuelTruck.

Shelbyfied: 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS California Special

The Ford Mustang was an instant smash hit when it was launched in 1964 and enjoyed a few years of unmatched sales as GM scrambled to create the Camaro and Chrysler did whatever Chrysler did back in those days.  With the upcoming release of competitor pony cars, the California Ford dealers (who were responsible for as much as 20% of sales nationwide) pushed Dearborn for their own special Mustang to boost sales.  The result was a Shelby GT-500 inspired coupe that was designed and engineered by Shelby Autmotive and is a pricey classic today, most of the time.  Find this 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS California Special offered for $8750 in Amelia, OH via craigslist.   Tip from FuelTruck.