2022 Ford Mustang California Special - Classic Design Reinvented

When the now iconic Ford Mustang first hit the road in 1964, owners clubs sprang up across America and many regional dealers created their own personalized Mustang designs. One of these special models - inspired by the 1967 Mustang Shelby GT notchback prototype - was called the "California Special." This original version featured a dark grille, fog lights and a racing stripe on the side, as well as a Shelby-inspired spoiler. Inspired by this design, Ford itself produced a limited number of California Special vehicles in 1968. The latest interpretation of the "California Special" - a convertible paying homage to the sunny climate of the "Golden State" and the laid-back lifestyle of Californians - picks up design elements from the original with a honeycomb grille in ebony black and a GT (for Mustang GT) /CS badge (for California Special) in race red, as well as lower side stripes in black, red and gray. The side stripes, adorned with GT/CS logos, also feature "California Special" lettering that remains nearly invisible in low-light conditions but stands out prominently in stronger sunlight.