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Helping a friend wanting to buy a GT/CS
« on: December 19, 2022, 03:54:08 PM »
I've just started helping a friend looking for a very nice GT/CS for sale.  Big block only.  428 preferred...were there really only three of those made?  (Hello, Biggie!)

Any leads, please PM me.

Thanks,
Van
Current:
2006 FGT. Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs, 3.90 gears. 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra. 482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Formerly:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model 3-spd stick

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Re: Helping a friend wanting to buy a GT/CS
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2022, 07:13:55 PM »
Try here, I'm not sure about a 428. 390's for sure but maybe you can research that here or ask and someone on the site will respond.

https://californiaspecial.com/forums/forums/classified-ads.9/

Best of Luck
Rick

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Re: Helping a friend wanting to buy a GT/CS
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2022, 10:12:57 PM »
Thanks Rick, much appreciated!
Van 
Current:
2006 FGT. Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs, 3.90 gears. 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra. 482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Formerly:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model 3-spd stick

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Re: Helping a friend wanting to buy a GT/CS
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2022, 01:37:23 PM »
Welcome Van.

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Re: Helping a friend wanting to buy a GT/CS
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2022, 02:27:19 PM »
Much easier to find a 390 car

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Re: Helping a friend wanting to buy a GT/CS
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2022, 03:11:48 PM »
The most prized versions are the big-block 390 and Cobra Jet 428 versions, of which only a handful were made. The GT/CS has become one of the most owner-appreciated classic Mustangs, since it has both the qualities of a Shelby GT, and a Mustang coupe. Its uniqueness, and rarity draws great attention on the road, and at car shows. Values can range from as low as $8,000 for a restorable small-block driver version, to up to $150,000 for a Concours 428 CJ version.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Special_Mustang#:~:text=The%20hope%20was%20for%20a,1968%20to%20early%20August%201968.

PS - if any of you come across a red small block (had CA black lic ZAZ 235) steer clear of it. It was my sisters and got T boned (Cal Poly Pomona parking lot) by the A pillar. Opened the door gap on the passenger side 1/2". They fixed it but the lower left AC vent never fit tight.
Previous owner 6S843 - GT350H & 68 GT500 Convert #135.
Mine: GT1 Mustang Track Toy, 1998 SVT Cobra, Wife's: 2004 Tbird
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Re: Helping a friend wanting to buy a GT/CS
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2022, 05:25:51 PM »
Brett, thanks for the head's up on your sister's old car. 

My friend prefers blue, white, or dark red on a GT/CS, but isn't ruling out anything so long as it's a great condition big block car.

He's also considering '68 Cougars...big block XR-7Gs and GT-Es. He likes black, dark olive green, white, dark red, and most of the blues on those.   

I'm in touch with Royce and Propayne, on those. 

If anyone knows of any for sale, please PM me. Finder's fee gladly paid for the right car.
Van
Current:
2006 FGT. Tungsten. Whipple, HRE 20s, Ohlin coil-overs, 3.90 gears. 210.7 mph.

Kirkham Cobra. 482-inch aluminum side-oiler. Tremec 5-spd.

Formerly:
1968 GT500KR #2575 (1982-2022)
1970 Ranchero GT 429
1969 LTD Country Squire 429
1963 T-Bird Sport Roadster
1957 T-Bird E-model 3-spd stick