1968 Gold Nugget Special
1968 Gold Nugget Special Mustang (aka Golden Nugget Mustang)
Limited edition Mustangs were never more plentiful than in 1967-68. Between factory created regional specials and dealer created oddities, the Mustang buyer of the late 60's had some interesting choices.
The 1968 Gold Nugget Special (also called Golden Nugget) was primarily a special paint color; Sunlit Gold with a black vinyl roof, black-out hood and black striping. The paint code was Y5 and the DSO is 74-1111, indicating Seattle and then 1111 for special order. There's rumor that these Gold Nugget Specials could also be painted other colors, as indicated by the window sticker below showing Corporate Yellow. However, this particular window sticker is a reproduction, not an original, so the facts aren't 100% conclusive on the issue of custom special paint. Note the newspaper ad below also talks about a dash plaque with the customer's name. Talk about a one-off Mustang!
A newspaper ad for the Gold Nugget Special reads as follows:
Only 525 people in the Northwest will be driving this Golden Nugget Mustang...a special edition of America's original sports car...at no extra cost!
Exclusive for this area only! Specially ordered, specially painted Mustangs, each with a golden plaque for the dash panel bearing the customer's name. Sunlit Gold color, with black vinyl top, black hood panels, black stripe, whitewalls, wheel covers. Plus all the better ideas that make Mustang America's favorite, most imitated sports car. More Mustang than ever for '68"
Although the vintage ad states 525 were built, subsequent research by Marti Auto Works shows 481 according to Ford build records.
Identification: Like many of the special paint Specials, the 6 digit DSO is the key to identifying a Gold Nugget Special. Look for DSO of 74-1111 (74 = Seattle DSO and 1111 = special order) Production dates have also been narrowed down to Jan - Feb of 1968.
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- Vintage newspaper ad touting the “Golden Nugget Mustang”
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- Window sticker showing Corporate Yellow paint instead of Sunlit Gold. Note that this is a reproduction sticker though, not a Ford original.
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My buddy and I both have gold nugget mustangs and we are havin a hard time findin parts. any ideas?
What parts are you having trouble locating? There aren’t any parts on a Gold Nugget that would be different then a standard 1968 Mustang.
I have a Gold Nugget Special, have had since ‘90,looking to sell due to health problems and not able to keep,would like to find someone that would appreciate it for what it is. any suggestions where I might find someone or a place to advertise?
Hey Guys, Bill here and I am the guy who researched these cars and found the documents to back it up.
The reproduction sticker is mine, and it is made up as I did NOT WANT TO repaint the car.
ONLY ONE COLOR: Sunlit Gold, Was available for this car. Period. Email me with questions and I will try to answer: wogorman@clarityconnect.com
I have a gns that i got from my grandparents. does any one have the origanel window sticker that i can get my handes on the price for it??? if so email me back at bobkat330@hotmail.com
I have a GNS I am trying to restore. Does any one have a dash plaque they can take a picture of? Actually I would love to see any pictures you have and would share mine as well.
Email me for Gold Nugget Information….I am the guy who researched these cars with the tremendous help of Kevin Marti!
Hey all you who have posted comments about Golden Nugget Special (GNS) Mustangs. I am seriously trying to get in touch with as many GNS owners or previous owners as possible. Nugget Freak posted on here that he and a buddy both own one, Earnie Heald owned one and was trying to sell it, Bill O’Gorman owns one and responded to my email today, Jeff Boomhower owns one and Scott Rear owns one. If any of you still post on this website please respond to my email or phone number: milspecsniper@yahoo.com or (541)626-9527 and if anyone else knows how to get in touch with any of these posters or other owners of any Gold Nugget Special Mustangs please feel free to contact me as well. Thank you. Jeff Wheeler (GNS Owner)
Thanks to Jeff Wheeler for helping get things rolling and keeping up on who has what! The registry page is up and so are photos of the dash plaque, ads and such….come check it out and help find more of the Gold Nugget Special Mustangs.
I have a GNS in real good shape and all original part and under a real 100K miles. I need to repaint it, any suggestions to not voiding the worth or how to get it done right?
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