They were produced with varying combinations of engines, transmissions and other available options. It was apparently a special promotional item that could not be ordered, you just had to show up, and if your dealer had their allotted single car available, it could be yours for no extra charge.Īccording to a listing on MustangAttitude : “ All of the Gold Nugget Mustangs were only available in the Coupe model, with Sunlit Gold exterior paint, hood blackout stripes, and a black vinyl top with either black or nugget gold interior. What most people don’t know is the story of the Golden Nugget Special, so here it is: This special-edition 1968 Mustang was offered only in the Pacific Northwest market, and if my sources are correct, they intended to make 525 examples, but only 481 were actually produced. What’s it all about? Read on to find out! (Big thanks to reader Local_Sheriff for the tip)Īnyone who knows anything about the Blue Oval knows at least some part of the Mustang story. This particular one is up for sale here on craigslist on its home turf of Newman Lake, Washington in the Pacific Northwest. When we think of rare or limited-edition Mustangs, many people think of Shelbys or California Specials – but the Golden Nugget is an equally, if not more rare breed, of Pony.

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