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£21,967
1968 Ford Mustang Coupe California Special J-Code 302
United States • 3 Oct 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe California Special is a J-code 302ci V8 example finished in Acapulco Blue with a blue interior. It features the desirable GT/CS Equipment Group and has had several recent updates, including interior work and replacement of key components.
The car presents well with its distinctive California Special appearance and recent mechanical attention, though some minor cosmetic details like wheel covers and engine bay paint are noted. It is offered with a Marti Report and recent service records.
Condition
7
The car is described as a 1968 Ford Mustang Coupe California Special. It has undergone several updates since the last auction, including interior work, a tune-up, and replacement of several components like the fuel sending unit, temperature sending unit, battery, and power steering lines. The GT/CS stripes were reapplied. The paint is described as Acapulco Blue, and the interior is blue knit vinyl. While many updates have been done, there are minor cosmetic details mentioned, such as different Mustang-branded covers on the front and rear wheels and some paint missing from engine components. The steering wheel has an aftermarket wrap. The car has been driven approximately 400 miles by the current owner. This aligns with a 'Very Good' condition, indicating overall solid condition with slight wear visible and minor reconditioning needs.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
8R01J156581
Odometer:
79,447 miles
Reg Number:
OHIO 1968
RHD/LHD:
LHD
302ci V8 Three-Speed Automatic Transmission Acapulco Blue Paint Light Blue & Dark Blue Vinyl Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels w/Polished Covers
This 1968 Ford Mustang was originally delivered to Smith-Gandy Ford in Seattle, Washington, and is one of 4,118 examples ordered with the California Special equipment package for the model year.
Finished in Acapulco Blue over blue knit vinyl upholstery, the car is equipped with the GT/CS Equipment Group, power steering, heavy-duty suspension, wheel covers, and Deluxe belts, and it was specified with a J-code 302ci V8 linked to a three-speed automatic transmission.
The seller acquired the car , and since that time the seller updated the interior, performed a tune up and oil change, re-applied the GT/CS stripes, and replaced the fuel sending unit, temperature sending unit, battery, and power steering lines.
This Mustang coupe is now offered with a Deluxe Marti Report and an Ohio title in the seller’s name.
The car was originally specified in Aca...
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£13,947
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£30,889
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£54,909
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