Lot #858 - The High Country Special was a limited-edition Mustang built by Ford aimed at capitalizing on Mustang’s popularity. It was offered from 1966 through 1968 and sold exclusively by Ford dealers in the Rocky Mountain area. This laser-straight, rust-free 1968 Mustang High Country Special is one of 251 models produced and is a recipient of the MCA Concours Trailered Gold Award. It also comes with judging sheets. It is powered by a 289ci 8-cylinder engine mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission. It has 53,953 original miles (mileage not indicated on the registration), and had a full, extensive, professional restoration. It’s finished in black and red with side stripes and wears standard, black-painted stock wheels with stainless-steel dog-dish hubcaps and optional 14” white sidewall tires. This hardtop features a front grille with Lucas driving lights, a heavy-duty battery, power steering, louvered hood with turn signal indicators, twist-down hood latches, AM radio, fiberglass decklid with integrated spoiler and matching quarter extensions, fiberglass rear body panel with Shelby-style turn signals, pop-open gas filler cap and body-side quarter scoops with “High Country Special” decal. It comes with copies of ownership history, booklets and manuals, previous registrations, Ford Motor Company research letter, Marti Report and several professional photos in a hardback book.