The Ford Mustang is an impressively unique car that has been very popular worldwide over the last 65 years. The vast popularity of the Mustang has surpassed the car world's limits by becoming a part of pop culture, with hundreds of appearances in movies and music videos.

The legendary Ford Mustang has been famous since the beginning, as Ford made massive investments in its global marketing campaign. Commercials, newspaper ads, and appearances in popular movies of the time; the Mustang was everywhere after a short period.

After a grand success in the market, Ford wondered how to make the Mustang even more interesting for its customers. So, they began to introduce unique versions, trim packages, models, and variants. Some were exclusively available in some parts of the US. Here are the best special editions of the Ford Mustang.

10 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra

Chestnut Dark Brown 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra on a driveway

In 1974, the second generation of the Ford Mustang appeared. For about four years, it was on the market until 1978. Regardless of all the joking and the bad press about it, the Mustang II was a considerable model. Ford reduced the whole Mustang range to survive the downturn of the muscle cars. Plus, they presented four-cylinder engines, which were more economical than the previous massive engines.

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Even though the Mustangs between 1974 and 1978 were slow, the King Cobra was an exception. It was a typical '70s factory custom car with a flaming snake on the hood, a full body kit, and front and rear spoilers. Nowadays, the King Cobra can be seen in some Mustang fans’ collections.

9 1972 Ford Mustang Sprint

White and Blue 1972 Ford Mustang Sprint on the dirt

Ford introduced the Sprint particular version for its Mustang, Maverick, and Pinto In 1972. All of the cars featured a specific color palette, white color with a patriotic red white and blue paint scheme, same in the interior and the exterior. The Sprint came with all engines and in all Mustang variants.

Ford produced only 50 of the convertible, which makes them the rarest. To mentions some particular visionary details, there is the US Olympic team logo on the rear fenders, and they painted the back panel between taillights blue.

8 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

Black and Red 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca in a train station

Ford named the Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca after a racetrack. This particular edition sports car truly represents its name as it comes with an unfiltered 5.0-liter V8 engine. In Laguna Seca edition, Ford added race-developed suspension, sizable aerodynamic elements, super-sticky tires, and more outrageous engine management software for 444 hp, along with lighter weight.

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This Mustang special edition was a great rival of BMW M3 on the racetrack. It was proved when Boss 302 Laguna Seca lapped the well-known Monterey racetrack in 1:41.06—in that period, faster than an M3.

7 2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt

Highland Green 2018 Ford Mustang Bullitt on a metal bridge at night

After the 1968 Fastback GT from the movie starring Steve McQueen became one of the best-known Mustangs around the world, Ford couldn’t resist using its popularity for unique versions. So they released three Bullitt Mustangs. All three were impressive and notable in the history of the Mustang. The newest one is a 480 hp warrior painted in the striking dark green color with a sub-four-second 0-60 mph time.

The Mustang Bullitt is painted in a gorgeous Highland Green and black wheels. It has got the 5.0-liter V8 under the hood that is enhanced with better airflow, a manual transmission, and a lowered suspension, which means it is not that good on rough roads.

6 2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R

2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R front 3/4 view
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Only 300 units were made of the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R - all painted red. Driving this car gives precision and agility experience to its driver on a racetrack. Regarding the performance of this car, one can mention lower ride height and firm suspension springs, a quicker steering rack, and a substantial downforce-generating rear part wing.

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Also, strength was improved with its 385 hp 5.4-liter V8, leading to a high-flow intake and free-breathing side-exit exhaust. Ford had previously created a Fox-body Mustang Cobra R in 1993, and it was one of the scarcest Mustangs ever because only 107 copies were built of this model.

5 1968 Ford Mustang Golden Nugget Special

Sunlit Gold 1968 Ford Mustang Golden Nugget Special showing off

Golden Nugget Mustang came out in 1968 as a particular version, and district dealers got those cars for the first time. The GN Mustang featured upscale equipment quality; a vinyl roof and side stripes are the examples. Furthermore, it had a plaque made from a special gold-plate that owner’s name is engraved on the dashboard.

It was one of the most expensive on the Mustang lineup. Despite the price, it sold 525 units, which was a success for the automaker. Contrary to the fact they sold it in Seattle first, various collections of the Golden Nugget Mustangs were available all over the country.

4 1964 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car

White 1964 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car on the tarmac

Ford Motor Company presented the first particular model of Indy 500 Pace car in 1964. This model had a unique appearance with white racing stripes on the exterior and inside the car. Yet the other parts of this Mustang were just like ordinary models.

Ford only sold this model in the Indianapolis district and didn’t sell it in other regions. Nowadays, a limited number of this model is still in existence.

3 1970 Ford Mustang Sidewinder Special

Yellow 1970 Ford Mustang Sidewinder Special on the side of a road

To achieve the advertising goals in the Oklahoma sales district, Ford presented an extraordinary model named the Sidewinder Special. They based it on the 351 V8 Sportsroof version. A group of specialists claims that this Mustang was inspired by Mach I model. Still, the company has not confirmed this claim.

Ford made around 40 units of this model in different colors, all of which had a special box that contained a set of decals. The dealers made ready the vehicles by the stickers before each sale. But the most famous of these decals was the snake picture on the rear fenders. Today, this is a rare model indeed.

2 1968 Ford Mustang California Special CS/SC

Dark Candy Apple Red 1968 Ford Mustang California Special in a parking lot

As Mustang collectors claim, this particular model was one of the most unique and favorable versions. The Debuted in 1968, California dealers found an excellent opportunity to enhance sales of Mustang in their state because of this exclusive model.

Ford tried to create the California Special with more expensive options. For the first time, this model had only V8 engines with a high level of equipment. It was then shaped with a particular rear end, which was Carroll Shelby’s work, and it had a rear deck spoiler along with Cougar tail lights and CS badges.

1 1967 Ford Mustang Stallion

Arcadian Blue 1967 Ford Mustang Stallion on the side of a residential street

The Stallion is an exceptional and rare special version of Mustang version, and It's unbelievable that this version was not an official Ford car. In fact, it was a model they sold at Mainway Ford in Toronto, Canada, where the marketing manager and mechanics prepared it.

Many pieces of equipment were presented with the Stallions, including unique side graphics and the tail light panel borrowed from Mercury Cougar. Nobody has evidence of how many stallions exist as of now, but Mustang fans believe that a few survived.

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