What does California Special mean on a Mustang?
As one might surmise from the name, this limited-edition Mustang was geared toward the California market and was originally made available only to select Ford dealers within two specific California sales districts. The actual model name was GT/CS, with the latter two initials standing for “California Special.”
What years were California Special Mustangs made?
Production ran for only 5.5 months from mid-February 1968 to early August 1968. Today, classic car collectors consider these cars to be very desirable.
How fast is a Mustang California Special?
155 mph
When it comes to incredible performance, the 2019 Ford Mustang California Special delivers. It uses a 5.0-liter V8 to give you 460 horsepower, 420 lb-ft of torque and a top speed of up to 155 mph.
What is a 2014 California Special Mustang?
For 2014, buyers who opted for the California Special received some really nice upgrades like a Shelby-styled front end, unique 19 inch wheels, side stripes, a special instrument panel finish, and Miko Suede seat inserts. Those features, combined with the condition of this specific Mustang, are a pretty potent combination.
How many colors did the 2014 Ford Mustang come in?
A total of 10 colors were available for the 2014 Mustang model year. Ford has deleted last year’s High Performance White, in favor of a new Oxford White (YZ), while eliminating the Boss exclusive School Bus Yellow.
What did the 2014 Mustang GT/CS look like?
The goal of the 2014 GT/CS continued to be to give the Mustang a more aggressive look. The aggressive matte black front chin spoiler underneath a horizontal bar grill with a galloping thoroughbred off to the right side certainly did that.
Is the late S197 Mustang GT California special rare?
Late S197 Mustang GT California Special Is a Rare Stunner By Edward Snitkoff – August 13, 2020 Built in small numbers, this six-speed GT California Special looks good while being quite unique. There are many special edition Mustangs that get our motors revving.