Next Specialty Mustang - '07 GT/CS

In 1968, a limited edition Mustang called the GT/CS 'California
Special' which was based on the Shelby Mustang GT was offered through
California's Western Region Ford Dealers. Due to its low production
numbers and clean styling, the 'California Special' Mustang was an
instant hit and remains one of the most popular and sought after
Mustangs today.

Fast forward to current times, where the retro-styled Mustang has
single handily re-launched an explosion of interest in American Muscle
cars, and you'll agree that the timing couldn't be better to
reintroduce a limited edition Mustang such as the GT/CS 'California
Special'.

Well, that's exactly what Ford plans to do in 2007. Although details
are scarce at this point, some of the features you can expect in the
2007 GT/CS 'California Special' Mustang a

* Hood Scoop
* Side Scoops
* Re-Designed Front Fascia
* GT/CS Decals along the front fender and door
* Custom Intake Engine Cover
* Heated Two-Tone Leather
* Suede Like Seat Inserts
* Rearview Mirror with Compass
* Possible Ducktail Spoiler
* Available in both coupe and convertible models
* Exterior colors include: Black, Redfire, Performance White and
Vista Blue

With the reintroduction of the Mustang GT/CS 'California Special'
in 2007, there seems to be no end to what Ford has in store for Mustang
Enthusiasts.

All I can say is, Keep'em coming Ford!!!

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/artic...le_00686.shtml

Patrick

In article .com>, wrote:

> With the reintroduction of the Mustang GT/CS 'California Special'
> in 2007, there seems to be no end to what Ford has in store for Mustang
> Enthusiasts.

Except back in the day these cars seem to have been made in whatever
volume they could be sold in....

> All I can say is, Keep'em coming Ford!!!

Grabber, Twister special, and Mustang 'E'?

Maybe a Grande?

(Brent P) wrote:

> In article .com>,
> wrote:
>
>> With the reintroduction of the Mustang GT/CS 'California Special'
>> in 2007, there seems to be no end to what Ford has in store for
>> Mustang Enthusiasts.
>
> Except back in the day these cars seem to have been made in whatever
> volume they could be sold in....

Are you SURE? Not the way I remember it.

What was the name of the dealer who had to build his own performance
mustangs because the factory couldnt/wouldnt supply enough?

> Maybe a Grande?

Yeah... bring back them vinyl roofs, too! "And we'll hug him and squeeze
him and pet him and call him "Gordo"

Pfaaahh!

--
Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
you pay..DEAL with it!

In article >, Spike wrote:
> On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:58:52 -0600,
> (Brent P) wrote:

>>Grabber, Twister special, and Mustang 'E'?
>>Maybe a Grande?

> Like the 72 Sprint.... sales slowing? slap some stripes on, color
> coordinate the interior, add a couple more little items, call it a
> Sprint, and sell it in small numbers, and sales climb a bit......

Ahhh yes the sprint... then there is of course the stallion.

In article >, Backyard Mechanic wrote:
> (Brent P) wrote:

>> Except back in the day these cars seem to have been made in whatever
>> volume they could be sold in....

> Are you SURE? Not the way I remember it.

Look up how many 1969 428s were made. Somewhere I have a book with sales
figures... From the histories I've learned ford tried to sell as many of
whatever it was as they could make except for things like the BOSS 429
etc.. So yes, I probably phrased the above badly since the numbers that
could be sold may have outstripped manufacturing capability, but my point
is the same, ford didn't throttle production purposely because they decided
that's what was best marketing wise.

The whole point of bringing the Shelby Mustang inside ford was to
increase production and of course sales. What was it? The left-over '69s
became 70s as I recall... something like that.

> What was the name of the dealer who had to build his own performance
> mustangs because the factory couldnt/wouldnt supply enough?

There were several packages on many fords that were dealer driven. Never
heard it had anything to do with performance.

"Brent P" > wrote in message
. ..
> In article >, Backyard Mechanic
wrote:
> > (Brent P) wrote:
>
> >> Except back in the day these cars seem to have been made in whatever
> >> volume they could be sold in....
>
> > Are you SURE? Not the way I remember it.
>
> Look up how many 1969 428s were made. Somewhere I have a book with sales
> figures... From the histories I've learned ford tried to sell as many of
> whatever it was as they could make except for things like the BOSS 429
> etc.. So yes, I probably phrased the above badly since the numbers that
> could be sold may have outstripped manufacturing capability, but my point
> is the same, ford didn't throttle production purposely because they
decided
> that's what was best marketing wise.
>
> The whole point of bringing the Shelby Mustang inside ford was to
> increase production and of course sales. What was it? The left-over '69s
> became 70s as I recall... something like that.
>
> > What was the name of the dealer who had to build his own performance
> > mustangs because the factory couldnt/wouldnt supply enough?

Was it Tasca Ford?

http://www.mustang.org/halloffame.cfm

Bob Tasca, Sr., Inducted 2003
Founder, Tasca Ford, Providence, Rhode Island. During the nineteen sixties
Tasca Ford was synonymous with Ford Performance. Mr. Tasca coined the term,
"Win on Sunday. Sell on Monday." He was the father of the Cobra Jet 428 and
a key sponsor for the Boss 429. Over the decades, he effectively used his
strong influence at Ford to keep the Mustang true to its heritage as it has
progressed from the 2nd on through to the 5th generation vehicles.


>
> There were several packages on many fords that were dealer driven. Never
> heard it had anything to do with performance.
>

"Robert A. Plourde Jr." > wrote:

> Was it Tasca Ford?
>
> http://www.mustang.org/halloffame.cfm
>
> Bob Tasca, Sr., Inducted 2003
> Founder, Tasca Ford, Providence, Rhode Island. During the nineteen
> sixties Tasca Ford was synonymous with Ford Performance. Mr. Tasca
> coined the term, "Win on Sunday. Sell on Monday." He was the father of
> the Cobra Jet 428 and a key sponsor for the Boss 429. Over the
> decades, he effectively used his strong influence at Ford to keep the
> Mustang true to its heritage as it has progressed from the 2nd on
> through to the 5th generation vehicles.
>

EXACTLY! Hall of FAME!!!!

--
Yeh, I'm a Krusty old Geezer, putting up with my 'smartass' is the price
you pay..DEAL with it!

> wrote

> In 1968, a limited edition Mustang called the GT/CS 'California
> Special' which was based on the Shelby Mustang GT

No ti wasn't. It was based on "Little Red" a concept mustang coupe that
Shelby designed.

> Although details
> are scarce at this point, some of the features you can expect in the
> 2007 GT/CS 'California Special' Mustang a
>
> * Hood Scoop
> * Side Scoops
> * Re-Designed Front Fascia
> * GT/CS Decals along the front fender and door
> * Custom Intake Engine Cover
> * Heated Two-Tone Leather
> * Suede Like Seat Inserts
> * Rearview Mirror with Compass
> * Possible Ducktail Spoiler
> * Available in both coupe and convertible models
> * Exterior colors include: Black, Redfire, Performance White and
> Vista Blue

Too bad it still won't be that original. The originals were based on coupes.
There is no coupe really anymore, they're all fastbacks. Easy to do the Mach
1's since they were all originally fastbacks, easy to do the Bullitt since
it was originally a fastback. Easy to do the Shelby since they were all
fastbacks or convertibles. How they gonna pull off making a fastback into a
coupe? Or is it going to just be special stickers the buyer gets to pay an
extra $2000 for?
--
Scott W.
'68 Ranchero 500 302
'69 Mustang Sportsroof 351W
ThunderSnake #57
http://home.comcast.net/~vanguard92/

"Brent P" > wrote
>What was it? The left-over '69s
> became 70s as I recall... something like that.

No it was EXACTLY that. Add 2 hood stripes and change the VIN. Voila' You
have a '70 Shelby.
--
Scott W.
'68 Ranchero 500 302
'69 Mustang Sportsroof 351W
ThunderSnake #57
http://home.comcast.net/~vanguard92/

(Brent P) wrote in
:

> In article >, Spike wrote:
>> On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:58:52 -0600,

>> (Brent P) wrote:
>
>>>Grabber, Twister special, and Mustang 'E'?
>>>Maybe a Grande?
>
>> Like the 72 Sprint.... sales slowing? slap some stripes on, color
>> coordinate the interior, add a couple more little items, call it a
>> Sprint, and sell it in small numbers, and sales climb a bit......
>
> Ahhh yes the sprint... then there is of course the stallion.

....and in 2010 Ford will retire the Fusion and reintroduce the Pinto.