Welcome to my GT/CS Registry Site. The 1968 Mustang GT/CS Book is currently "under construction", and is slated for a Feb 15th completion date. As of October 5th, I have mailed out a 6-page information mailer to about 1,000 members of the registry. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this mailer, just mail me a self-addressed-stamped-envelope (SASE) to:
This book will cover the following information on the 1968 GT/CS, with additional information on the 2007 and 2008 GT/CS :
1. History, Marketing & Sales--
California Car Culture demands it's own unique Mustang - 68 Mustang Makes it Happen! - New ponycar competition, and a strike prompts a new Mustang idea for California - CS idea to production - CS parts development - - The GT/Sports Coupe - Little Red and The Shelby Connection - A.O. Smith Fiberglass - CS in Trans-Am racing? - Promotion to California FORD Dealers - Advertising Brochure, Postcard, TV spots & Newspaper Print Ads - Denver gets 251 High Country Specials
2. Recognition & Authenticity--
What CS-unique items to look for to identify a true GT/CS - Production number info of colors, interiors, engines, transmissions, options, DSO, etc...( from Marti Autoworks) - Production changes and recalls - 1968 coupe specifications & capacities - Sample Invoices - How to decipher data tag information - Factory & Dealer Options - Statistical analysis of production items - Diagrams & Photos
3.a. Restoration / Concours Detailing--
Examples of ground-up restorations - Each area discussed, including:
Grille / Fog Lights / Fiberglass scoops, decklid & taillight panel / Tail light wiring rebuild / Louvered Hood / Body Color charts & formulas / Underside & Engine compartment colors and detailing / Stripe application / Concours Detailing specs / parts numbers / sources for parts / fog light alignment specs / ornaments and hardware /Concours Rules for GT/CS (pending MCA Approval).
3.b. Vintage Performance--
What was available at that time, including Ford dealer add-on Hi-Per parts to Shelby Parts & Accessories; Paxton Superchargers; Vintage suspension parts, Vintage 1968 engine dress-up parts, Wheels and Tires, etc...
4. The Return of the GT/CS: 2007/2008!-- The complete story of the development & history of the late-model GT/CS!
Production data, interviews with the production team, and much more! - Ford dealership photos - Colors and interior information - Parts Numbers & specifications - Factory and Dealer Options - Side Stripe application specs - Advertising and Promotion Information - 2008 dealer add-on supercharger info - 2007 / 2008 differences - Concours Judging Guidelines
5. The GT/CS Registry: Data, Photos & Owner Experiences--
Over 800 Cars will be included, listing VIN, data plate info, options, photos and stories of the GT/CS owner experiences for 40 years.
Comprehensive data gathering and sorting will make this one of the most detailed and exciting Mustang Registries ever! Authenticity checking in this registry will be made possible through owner-provided Marti Report information.
6. The GT-500 Little Red & The EXP-500 Green Hornet Stories--
These are the stories about the two most famous Mustang coupes on the planet! Little Red was the late-67 Shelby prototype coupe idea, that inspired the GT/CS! The Green Hornet was the Shelby test bed for big-block fuel injection; and an independent rear suspension, built from a GT/CS pilot production car. This is the complete story, including its discovery and restoration . An added book bonus! Specifications are included.
7. The GT/CS DVD--
Among the features included on this special DVD are: The 1968 Television commercials filmed on a California beach (all three versions) - The 2007 GT/CS TV commercial(s) - Mustang CE - Footage of GT/CS Mustangs on the streets of California - GT/CS at the drag track - a walk around authentication of a Œ68 GT/CS, and 2007 GT/CS - Scenes of a MCA Gold-Award winning (GT-390) GT/CS - Available ONLY with book purchase (not available separately).( pending approval)
OTHER INFORMATION:
-- FREE Shelby & GT/CS Parts Catalog! Contact Tony D. Branda Shelby &
Mustang Parts, 1434 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602 /
www.cobranda.com / cobranda@aol.com / Call 814-942-1869 0r 800-458-3477.
Catalogs are free if sent via Bulk Rate. For First Class Rate, send $5.00.
Use order code: CS-68.
-- HOW TO GET A MARTI REPORT:
Marti AutoWorks is the privileged licensee to Ford Motor Company's entire
production database for the 1967-1979 model years. A Marti Report for
your GT/CS authentication (and for notation in the GT/CS registry) is available in three versions: Basic, Deluxe, and Elite.
The Basic Report is only $17. Just call, write, e-mail or visit them at:
Marti Auto Works,
12007 W. Peoria Ave.
El Mirage, AZ 85335
(623) 935-2558
sales@martiauto.com
http://martiautoworks.com/ (click on Vin Reports). Tell them the GT/CS Registry sent you!
Here is an update on the book, as of today, Jan 9th, with the final page count:
Intro, and History, pp. 1-21
Development (incl. new blueprints): pp. 22-39
Advertising (print, TV,brochure, etc.) pp. 40-75
Authentication (I.D., DSO, Marti info, HCS history,etc.) pp. 76-95
Production ( factory, dealers, options, accessories, prod. changes) pp. 96-111
Restoration ( basics, paint-body, fiberglas, fogs, grille, taillights, etc.) pp. 112-173 (includes an extensive concours section)
Late Model Story--'07/'08 (development, production numbers, interview, specs, colors, advertising,etc.) pp. 174-193
GT/CS Registry ( '68, and '07-'08), data, results, charts, photos, etc.) pp. 194-234
GT/CS Appendix Section (Green Hornet story, collectibles, values, biblio, sources) pp. 235-260
I am also working on the license with Ford, and finding a printer. The book will include a metal plate on the cover for the title, and a sequence number of the book stamped in a back metal plate (i.e. "book no. 245 of 2,000").
There are a lot of new things I can't wait for you to see that have surfaced recently, and interviews I still need to make with several folks that worked on the car.
More to follow as it develops.
Thanks! Paul Newitt