1968 Mustang GT California Special 390 S-Code, factory 4-speed with factory A/C.
VIN: 8R01S159387
Hemmings Muscle Machine Magazine did a recent article on the ’68 California Special with a 4-speed and S-Code 390.Their source said only 111 of these as equipped were made, not counting A/C.
I purchased this Mustang from the estate of a guy who was going to restore it.He had bought parts for the car, which also all come with it.(see below for complete list)
The Marti Report shows this being a legitimate GT California Special 4-speed car, with 390 S-Code engine.The car has factory A/C, but the Marti Report doesn’t show that.The car spent its life in California where it was built, and then in Texas.Except for some rust through from standing water at the bottom of the left quarter panel behind the tire, this car is rust free. The rocker panels, floors and torque boxes are original and rust free.I removed the original carpet (see pics) to show the floor’s excellent condition.
The car was undercoated at some time in its life.There is a newer dual exhaust from the original manifold’s back, it’s not a factory system.It sounds great, the car needs to be repainted because of a poor prep and cheap paint.All body panels look to be original, the vinyl top looks great, no rust bubbles show, it needs a good cleaning.All glass is good, no cracks, chips or delamination.All windows roll up and down.
The original seats are great, no rips, tears or cracks.Headliner is good.All seatbelts are good.There are no parts missing from the car.The overhead console is there, but the lights don’t work.Except for a loose front suspension, the car runs and drives great, chirps the tires in each gear. Build date of the 390 S-Code engine in the car is 4-7-68. All lights work, power disc brakes work fine.Aside from the paint job, this would be a fairly easy restoration.
The icing on the cake for this car is that it comes with a fresh rebuilt 390 S-Code motor. With an Edelbrock intake and the correct factory Holly carb which he had sent out to be correctly rebuilt, it is in like-new condition.I have no specs on this engine.His friend said he had it built to 390 S-Code specs.This engine has never been run.I pulled the valve covers, everything looks new...springs, keepers, etc.It comes with a distributor.The date on the block is 3-6-68.The build date for the car is 4-30-68.Release date is5-3-68.
Delivery is possible, please contact for info and arrangements or for any and all questions. Thanks for looking!
Steve
H: 704-636-9229
C: 763-213-6814
Complete list of parts also included in this auction:
1.Declutching Fan – NEW
2.A/C Heater Contro, Assembly on Dash – Excellent Used
3.Under Dash A/C Feed Wire Harness - NEW
4.One Back Up Light Assembly - NOS
5.Water Pump, Pulley and Water Outlet – NEW
6.Two Scuff Plates - NOS
7.Grill Opening Trim – NEW
8.Front and Back Bumpers on Car – NEW
9.Used Lug Wrench
10.Chrome Valve Covers and Breather – NEW
11.Hood Molding Trim – NOS
12.Two Inside Door Handles – NEW
13.Four Window Cranks – NEW
14.Complete Smog System – NEW
15.Complete Factory Shifter Assembly – NEW
16.Gas Tank Float Assembly Lock Ring
17.Gas Tank – NEW
18.Black Carpet – NEW
19.Fan Shroud – NEW
20.Woodgrain Dash Bezel – NOS
21.Set of Window Door Fuzzies – NEW
22.Under Carpet Sound Insulation – NEW
23.Sun Visors and Brackets – NEW
24.Wiper Blade Refills – NEW
25.Spark Plug Set – NEW
26.Spark Plug Wires Set – NEW
27.Water Control Valve – NOS
28.Distributor Car – NEW
29.Ignition Switch – NEW
30.Wire Hose Clamps for Radiator – NEW
31.Outside Door Mirror – NOS
32.Good Used Dash Instrument Lens
33.Stoplight Switch – NOS
34.Grill Molding Cover Joint – NEW
35.Turn Signal Switch Assembly – NEW
36.Radiator Cap – NEW
37.Rubber Fuel Hose and Clamps Kit – NEW
38.Radiator Overflow Hose – NEW
39.W/S Washer Hose and “T” Kit – NEW
40.Pertronics Distributor Pick Up – NEW
41.Dimmer Switch – NEW
42.Hood Lock Pins – New
43.Two Door Weather Strips – NEW
44.Two 5/8” Heater Hoses – NEW
45.Two boxes of Disc Brake Parts – NEW
46.Two Wiper Blade Hoses – NEW
47.Outside Door Handle and Button – NEW
48.Two Very Good Used Door Armrests
49.Two Front Shock Absorbers – NEW
50.Two Headlight Mounting Rings – NEW
51.Two Wiper Arms – NOS
52.A/C Drier – NEW
53.Car Jack, Wrench, Hold Down for Spare Tire
54.Two Brake Hoses – NEW
55.Headlight Switch
56.Glove Box Liner – NEW
57.MOOG Tie Rod Ends – NEW
58.Set of ¼ Window Fuzzies (4) – NEW
59.One Wheel Brake Cylinder – NEW
60.One Used Rocker Cover Left Hand Side
On Aug-11-18 at 13:11:17 PDT, seller added the following information:You can click on THIS LINK to go to my Google photos album where you can see a pic of the Marti Report as well as a pic of the Hemmings Muscle Machines article I referenced. Thanks!