Paul
and Kathy Thoren's 1968 GT/CS |
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| Our white on red GT/CS California Special came to us in a somewhat unusual
way. I really wasn’t sure if I wanted to restore another Mustang after
just finishing assisting my son, Andy, with his 65 coupe. In 1993 I was
at the Napa Kmart and an employee was driving a very tired white Mustang.
The tires were bald, the steering loose enough be unsafe, the paint thin
and the front edge of the hood dented due to a delivery truck incident.
It was, however, straight and complete with factory air, tinted windows,
and a 302 J code engine. With an almost passing comment of, “If you
want to sell someday, let me know.” A month later he decided to own
a VW and a computer; and I became the third owner of a “made in San
Jose - 68 Mustang”. That purchase led me to GHMC and a great group
of friends. Today this 68 GT/CS California Special has been fully restored
from the ground up with most of the work a good learning experience and
a lesson in fund raising. Many fun parades, car shows and activities have played a part in the enjoyment of this unforeseen acquisition. Probably one of the most interesting was meeting Carroll Shelby at the State Fair where he autographed the glove compartment door. |