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The Ferrari 250 California Special was the supercar of its time, offering a cockpit-like driver’s seat and a V12 engine that could make you feel airborne. With its handmade body and streamlined design, this car didn’t just turn heads; it spun them like a record. Sure, the heater was the only luxury, but who needs creature comforts when you’re zooming at 140 mph? Even James Coburn couldn’t resist its charm, once driving off with one that later sold for a cool $11 million!
The Ford Mustang, born in 1964½, galloped into history, creating the “pony car” class. Imagine a sports car on a diet, squeezing into a compact frame! In just 18 months, over a million Mustangs were unleashed. They started small but ate their Wheaties, becoming beefier and fancier over time. From the performance-driven Boss 302 to the luxury of the “Grande,” these steeds catered to every driver’s wildest dreams. And remember, every Mustang comes with a free spirit and a side of road noise reduction!
In 1968, Ford revved up the Mustang GT/CS, a California dream on wheels. They planned for 5,000, but 4,118 hit the road, with 251 going rogue in Colorado as “High Country Special ’68.” The GT/CS, a Mustang with a beach vibe, featured fog lamps, hood pins, and stripes in a palette of primary colors. Lee Gray, Ford’s SoCal sales guru, crafted this beauty to combat the Camaro and Cougar. And the name? Could stand for “California Special,” but some say it’s a nod to Carroll Shelby’s magic touch.