Is the 2019 Ford Mustang GT California Special the BEST convertible?

The Ford Mustang California Special is back for 2019. Featuring unique exterior and interior upgrades specific to this model and powered Ford's legendary 5.0L V8 pumping out 460 HP! Is the 2019 Mustang GT/CS the best convertible on the market today?

[linchester]

imagine buying the California Special in California state but get pulled over by the police and slapped with a $1000 exhaust fine for being loud.

That will be a really sour irony for a special Mustang.

That state is getting nuts

[Prodriver]

Just bought a california special. Absolutely love it.

[dylanthusing]

Me personally, I think the strip on the bottom makes it look like regular mustang, with the stripe in a different spot makes it look special and I fell in love with the California special logo in the rear, I'd pay big money for that! Well done Ford. Awesome review Joe and Tom, Thank you!!!

[joe]

Joe, your eye for detail and tangentially, ideas/suggestions for functional and cosmetic upgrades is unsurpassed by other reviewers.

[dmh]

That thing rips. Nice POV of the on ramp pulls. I agree with you on the stitching and not being in places as you would expect at the 50k plus price point. And I never even had the thought of the idea of a Convertible Challenger...Mind was blown.

[KenseisGarage]

Perfect convertible for FL weather, that sound never get boring for sure. IMO, mustang will keep outselling the competition. You get more for your money, looks way better, better performance and way more support from the aftermarket. Great stuff Joe, BTW congrats on the 30K man, well deserved.

[hazarjdmhazar]

Man you nailed this ! Love the rear end and front end, the classic logo, red white blue and the red CS, looks badass! Love the Mustangs...FORD

[harrym]

Great review! As a owner of a 19', GT/CS I really enjoyed it and also your recent CS coupe review too! I agree with your "Nit to a point. The front spoiler / splitter IS a Performance Pack item, check the spec sheet, it's visibly bigger then the standard. The mid-door side striping, fake side scoop, and offset grill emblem are positioned to follow the original 68 GT/CS, which I believe Ford did the right thing in following the original. A little over 4100 68's were built, thats it! There was also a "High Country Special." An original big block GT/CS is pushing $150K+, a really rare car! BTW the break in period is 1000 miles and recommends no redlining, just saying. Keep up the good work!

[jorgeirizarry]

Thank you Joe!! Appreciation decade 😂. It started with camera man appreciation day 😂. Thank you Tom!! You are truly exceptional with the camera. Great review as always. Nothing much tp say about the car, I thing everything have being said haha. But be careful with the camera angles showing the speed you are doing. People are starting to get in trouble for that. Another great and entertaining review. 30k!! Congrats!!

[richardmendez]

I love all versions of Ford Mustang GT From GT Performance Package 2, 350, 500, Boss, California Special, Bullet, Super Snake...

[gazg]

Hey on 30k You did it!!! Hard work and dedication truly pays off!!! Here's to the next
Great vid as always Joe!!

[dudedovahkiin]

That Mustang is so nice I clocked that nitrous blue Focus RS in the background as well, looks so good and nitrous blue.

[LS]

Great review! That 5.0 is a sweet engine. The CS May be special but with the additional suggestions you made it would be more special but so would the price. I was never a fan of convertibles but if I lived in Cali or Fla. I would consider it. 👍👍

[sublimegt]

Hey Joe, great review! I love the door inserts and the red stitched Dash and center console. Wish I could find that for my ride. As far as production numbers the California Special came back in 2007 and was available every year since then except for 2010 and 2015. Every time I see that digital dash it just makes me want to run to my car now!

[mederic]

I would like to install the CS grille and the glossy lower portion on my GT convertible. Fake scoops get on my nerves and I don't like stripes. Cannot get the Performance Pack nor MagnaRide on the CS. You are right, it is very quiet with the top down, except for the awesome exhaust note!

[Armmani]

It's a gorgeous car, If I didn't have to deal with Canadian winter, I would definitely get one.

[davidkucher.Coy]

Hey Joe! I like the way Ford kept the classic pony badge. Looks like another beauty to have some fun in . Great shooting Tom! 👌

[matthewfeatherston]

Saving up my money for a pony like this... Awesome video loved it ;)

[jaxz]

Beside the esthetic points that you have made which I agree 100%....This is a nice looking car

[sufyaanlakhani]

Just hit that subscribe button... Honestly I love ur reviews. Good job!