This genuine 1968 Limited Edition ‘Gold Nugget Special’ is an exclusive promotional vehicle crafted for Pacific Northwest dealerships. A mere 481 of these special editions were produced out of the initially planned 525 for the promotional offer. This unique Mustang was retailed with a personalized commemorative dash plaque featuring the original buyer’s name, along with a simulated gold nugget affixed. Exclusively available in the Coupe model, the Gold Nugget Mustang showcases Sunlit Gold exterior paint, hood blackout stripes, and a black vinyl top, complemented by either black or nugget gold interior options. These models were manufactured with various engine, transmission, and other customizable features. The highlighted Gold Nugget Mustang, in particular, boasts the original 200ci inline 6cyl engine and C-4 Automatic transmission.

A Gold Nugget Registry, dedicated to preserving the legacy of these special editions, confirms the existence of fewer than two dozen, with just a handful officially registered. Comparatively, the well-known California Special had a significantly larger production run, surpassing 4100 units. This scarcity makes the Gold Nugget Special, constituting roughly 10% of the California Special’s total production, an even more unique and rare variant of the iconic Mustang.