1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS California Special – J-Code 302 / 4-Speed – Acapulco Blue

GT/CS California Special | J-Code 302-4V V8 | 4-Speed Manual | Acapulco Blue | California Car | Survivor | Marti Report

This 1968 Ford Mustang GT/CS California Special is a highly distinctive example of one of the most recognizable limited-production Mustangs of the 1960s. Finished in its striking Acapulco Blue with a Blue interior, this California Special combines unique GT/CS styling with the desirable J-code 302-4V V8 and four-speed manual transmission.

Vehicle Details

Year: 1968

Make: Ford

Model: Mustang GT/CS California Special

VIN: 8R01J157439

Mileage: Approximately 58,000

Body Style: 2-Door Hardtop

Exterior Color: Acapulco Blue

Interior Color: Blue

Engine: J-Code 302-4V V8

Transmission: 4-Speed Manual

Assembly Plant: San Jose, California

Title: Clean

J-Code 302-4V & 4-Speed Manual

Showing approximately 58,000 miles, this Mustang is presented as an original survivor and longtime California car with a solid, rust-free body. It starts easily, runs and drives, and retains a particularly attractive collection of factory equipment documented by its Marti Report.

The VIN identifies this Mustang as a desirable J-code car, meaning it was originally equipped with Ford's 302 cubic-inch V8 with a 4-barrel carburetor.

Even better, the accompanying Marti Report documents the car as originally equipped with a four-speed manual transmission and a 3.00 conventional rear axle.

The Mustang is reported to start right up, run, and drive. The brakes will need to be serviced before regular road use, while a set of new tires has already been installed.

GT/CS California Special

The California Special, commonly known as the GT/CS, was a special 1968 Mustang package created primarily for the California market and distinguished by styling inspired in part by Shelby Mustangs.

Its special appearance separates it immediately from a standard Mustang hardtop and makes the GT/CS one of the more recognizable special-edition Mustangs of the era.

According to the information accompanying the car, approximately 4,100 California Specials were produced, making surviving examples particularly interesting to Mustang enthusiasts and collectors.

Acapulco Blue California Survivor

This Mustang is finished in beautiful Acapulco Blue, identified by paint code D on its Marti documentation.

The car is described as an original survivor and rust-free California car with a very solid body. Rather than being presented as a completely rebuilt modern restoration, its appeal comes from its preserved character, desirable factory configuration, and documented history.

Deluxe Blue Interior

Inside is a desirable Blue Deluxe interior featuring both upper and lower consoles.

Factory equipment documented by the Marti Report includes:

Deluxe interior

Console

Interior Decor Group

AM radio

Deluxe seat belts

Remote-control left-hand mirror

Chrome-styled steel wheels

The combination of the Blue interior with the Acapulco Blue exterior gives the Mustang a particularly attractive period appearance.

Factory Power Disc Brakes & Power Steering

This Mustang was also ordered with desirable factory convenience and performance equipment, including:

Power front disc brakes

Power steering

Four-speed manual transmission

3.00 conventional rear axle

F70x14 wide-oval white-sidewall nylon tires when new

The current braking system will need to be gone through before the car is considered fully road-ready.

Marti Report Documented

The accompanying Marti Report provides valuable documentation of this Mustang's original configuration.

The report confirms:

VIN: 8R01J157439

Model Year: 1968

Assembly Plant: San Jose

Body: Mustang 2-Door Hardtop

Engine: 302-4V V8

Body Code: 65B

Paint: Acapulco Blue – Code D

Interior: Blue Knit Vinyl Luxury Bucket Seats – Code 5B

Scheduled Build Date: April 16, 1968

DSO: San Jose – Code 72

Rear Axle: 3.00 Conventional – Code 5

Transmission: Four-Speed Manual – Code 5

The Marti Report further states that the vehicle was actually produced on April 30, 1968, fourteen days behind its scheduled production date.

A Desirable California Special

With its GT/CS package, J-code 302-4V V8, factory four-speed manual transmission, Acapulco Blue finish, Deluxe Blue interior, power steering, power front disc brakes, solid California body, survivor character, and Marti documentation, this 1968 Mustang brings together an impressive combination of desirable features.

It offers an excellent opportunity to own a documented example of Ford's distinctive California Special while preserving the character of a classic Mustang that has survived for more than half a century.

A documented J-code, four-speed 1968 Mustang GT/CS California Special in beautiful Acapulco Blue—an outstanding combination of classic Mustang styling, V8 performance, originality, and California heritage.