1968 Ford Mustang California Special 390 S-Code FACTORY 4-SPEED AND A/C

1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS 390 S-Code 4-speed A/C Description

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!