1968 Cardinal Edition Mustang

Yet another regional special, the Cardinal Edition (or Cardinal Special) was released to help spur sales in the NC and VA markets.  What made this "special" special was primarily the Candy Apple Red paint and the unique diamond shaped emblem on the B pillar featuring a Cardinal head. See the dealer's newspaper ad below for the other features of this classic Mustang. (Dig that crazy grammar of those 60's advertising execs at Ford!)

A vintage newspaper ad from March 22nd, 1968 reads:

"Look what you get in our specially priced Cardinal Edition Mustang. 200-cu. in. six, special emblems, flip open chromed gas cap, black interior, GT stripe, wheel lip moldings, special paint, wheel covers.

Limited number specially built for N.C. and VA only. First come, first save at your Ford Dealer's now!

As a starter, we took America's No. 1 sports car (the one that's also No. 1 in resale value) We added all the extra goodies listed the in the picture. And you can have it even jazzier than that via a long, long list of options we're offering. All this and a very special low price, too! Hurry...they won't last long!"

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