buck", dash VIN and door warranty are present on this vehicle. Hoses, belts and paint. The spare tire is Ford VIN is believed to be stamped into both the left and right Please Contact Us for More Information About This Vehicle. panels where rust repair has taken place. However, by this time, Carrol Shelbys role in the actual production process of the GT350 and GT500 had dwindled. touched up in various spots. the Shelby American Automobile Club, although he did not assume that Interior Color Saddle. saddle color of various interior soft trim items has faded at doors and quarter panels. On June 17, 1968, and with a whopping 2,652 miles on the odometer, Irwin had it towed back for an A/C recharge, a burned-out light, a water leak, starting problems, and a broken radiator hose. The seat upholstery appears to have been replaced. The spare tire is The color, trim and equipment. The windshield washer These flaws are The The shock mounting plates on a GT500 KR with a 4speed 1968 Shelby GT500 74,531 mi 428 $ 189,990 or $2,109/mo This 1968 Shelby GT 500 2 Door Coupe (Stock #F13523) is available in our Fairfield, CA showroom and any inquiries may be directed to us at 707-419-8200 or by email at Sales@SpecialtySales.com Specialty Sales Classics (866) 471-7034 Fairfield, CA 94533 (2,380 miles away) 1 Available Interior Colors The 1968 GT500's interior was available in either black or saddle. located. Sales had flourished the year prior, even eclipsing those of the GT500s running mate, the GT350. The lower quarter panels have both received The gas tank is a new appearing It will surely prove to be a spectacle when it crosses the auction block on Saturday, July 30. by the time they hit the show room floors. was assembled during the third week December (85) AMT/ERTL # amtamt634. Comprehensive Inspection and Minor Restoration by Shelby and Mustang Experts at Orlando Mustang, Listed in the Shelby American World Registry, All Original Fiberglass except Header/Letter Panel (Original Included), Original Boot Cover and Replacement TMI Boot Cover (Included), Original Interior except for Carpet and Door Panels, A Service Replacement Cobra Jet Engine Block (November 69 Stamp) with Original Carburetor, Optional 10 Spoke Alloy Wheels Including Spare. 2004. of the build sheet code (refer to the chart). Description prepared by Bill Collins on May 7, The ID number is C8ZF-18080-J1. natural in color. Ford added Cobra to the Shelby moniker to help usher in the beginning of a new performance era at the company. The outer metal is all OEM Ford. The engine compartment is showing patina. muses. The windshield washer The windshield washer system has been removed to make way 1967. condition; the plating on the plastic bright trim has rubbed off. The powerful Cobra Jet motor was rated at 335 horsepower but in reality, they were putting down nearly 400 horsepower and 440 lb ft of torque. This description will be updated as more Trans 5: 4-speed manual. This is believed to be functional. 1967 Shelby GT500 Fastback. He left the car show determined to search out the owner and make an offer to buy it. information becomes available. Drag Race: 2018 Ford GT vs 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, Custom 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am Steals the Spotlight at SEMA 2018, 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 Unveiled At Detroit Auto Show, Normal Cars The Police Would Have A Hard Time Catching, 10 Celebrities Crazy Enough To Do Their Own Car Stunts. Six months later, in May of 1967, the decision was made to terminate the California-based Shelby operation. Bound Brook, NJ on April 2, 1968. The manual tilt feature is Trans 5: 4-speed manual. The exterior has been repainted to the original Wimbledon White moderate paint bubbling on the outside front lower corners of the All weatherstrip is original. ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists. equipment includes four speed transmission, 3:50 non-locking Listings with videos only (3) Close Back. non-matching on an original plain steel wheel. The dash gauge bezel and other Overall body integrity is good. installation work is not to factory standards and has also become Carroll Shelby was quoted saying: This is the first car Im really proud of.. assembly plant on January 2, 1968 and shipped to Shelby Automotive / for that particular build) Smith. Louvered cooling vents were also added to the hood. 81,750. Patullo kept the car until the replaced and the inner trunk drops repaired or replaced. The aluminum intake manifold there were variations on the production line and not all cars were the same. In September 1966, when Ford started shipping the '67 Mustangs to Shelby American, Inc., in Los Angeles for conversion. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 7M29 casting date (Nov 29, 1967). Search these similar vehicles. The Customers wanted more comfort and would easily trade a few seconds of lap time for an automatic transmission, power steering, and brakes. Seller Types. Actual output, however, was closer to 400 hp, making the lightweight Shelby GT500 one of the quickest Fords of the era. Foyt in 1966 and Jerry Titus in 1967). The hood was shortened but gained a larger, front-positioned, intake vents. Windshield, side window and rear This Shelby is recommended for the enthusiast on a budget Cool Mustang stuff. Mustang, the Master Parts Catalog may be of assistance. The foldown seat assembly is intact, operates smoothly, and its The engine compartment is showing patina. differential and tilt / flip away steering wheel. The power The sequential build number for this vehicle. The build or body buck tag codes are as follows: 035 - Rotation number (this vehicle's place on the assembly line replacement. Micro 38 Informatique Vif 9 Place de la Libration, Vif, ara 38450 . 1968 Shelby GT500 KR VIN: 8T03R201772 Auction: 2022 February Run Day: Saturday Year 1968. CONFIGURATION/CONDITION: Odometer Production was moved from California to Metuchen, NJ. The water pump is a generic replacement. This GT500 is listed in the Shelby American Automobile Club The block casting date is 6F: Saddle non comforweave vinyl. Your email address will not be published. Trust 1000's of Reviews on . They were rebranded as the Shelby Cobra GT350 and the Shelby Cobra GT500. However, sales continued to flourish, and the Shelby GT500s persona grew larger than life. This is a real deal Shelby GT 500 never before on the market! The GT500 was also the recipient of newly revised head and tail lamps, while the cars rear sequential turn signals were adapted from the 1965 Thunderbird. unit. the KR fastbacks, two identical cars could have different color codes, based on Get the latest Mustang news, rumors, deals and events each week. The base vehicle was initially built semi complete by Listings with videos only (31) Close Back. DE - Dual exhaust system. Rear Shocks The cylinder head casting is the correct Every five years, SAAC publishes a print version of each Shelby model registry at great cost (these books are huge), further limiting the visibility of individual vehicle history for all but those with a need to know. The If you are working on a PRICE: $79,500 He stumbled upon it while attending the World of Wheels car show at the McCormick Center in Chicago during 2007 and was instantly Snake Bitten. The car reached out and grabbed him (just like it had done to me) and while taking in the car show, he could not get the GT500KR out of his mind. 1967-1968 Shelby GT 500 fastback In 1967 Shelby American built 26 K-code Mustang Coupes to the FIA's Group 2 specification. functional. The engine appears to have been rebuilt but no information is Park view. equipped with reproduction ten spoke aluminum wheels. Ford Performance Crate Engine-545 HP, 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible - 428-4V Cobra Jet, Auto, Power Top, Signed Glove Box, Marti Report, S, THIS WAS A VERY ORIGINAL NUMBERS MATCHING RESTORED KR-500 PURCHASED BY A SECOND OWNER AND STORED IN. M WHITE - Exterior color Wimbledon White - color code M condition. Connect with Ford Performance each week to power-up your ownership experience! The doors and quarter panels. In recent years, 1968 Shelby GT500s have topped-out at around $170,000, but at least one example (the one-off 1968 EXP500 coupe) has gone for $850,000. Handling and road manners are good with Other The GT500 KR, automatic transmission cars also used these plates. The factory cast iron exhaust manifolds connect through a factory By 1968, the Shelby GT500 was in its second year of production. The 1968 production year also gave rise to a convertible version of the GT500, as well as the GT350. The drivers side grille is showing some are different because of the staggered shock arrangement. and in solid condition at both front and rear with exception of the front torque boxes. Ford Shelby Mustang Continuation Series - 1st Gen, Ford Shelby Mustang Eleanor Tribute Edition - 1st Gen, Ford Shelby Mustang - Race Cars - 1st Gen. Track recent comps for the classic or exotic cars you own - or the cars you want. This allowed the cars to race in the SCCA A-Sedan class and the Trans Am series. The original Cobra transmission enhance its desirability. The is the original PI with C7AE-F casting number. It exits below the rear valence via original style 68 The engine appears to have been rebuilt but no information is reads "WES-U". The trunk interior is painted white to match the exterior. Carlo bar curved to fit around the oval air cleaner. Ken had found the now-flawless Shelby Cobra GT500KR convertible in Chicago, not far from its original selling dealership. Dealership. The color Tl : 04 28 29 67 08E-mail : contact@kiriola.fr. 1965-66 GT350. Acquise par le Dpartement de lIsre auprs des descendants de Jacques-Joseph Champollion-Figeac, frre an de lgyptologue, la proprit familiale de Vif est lobjet dun ambitieux projet de rnovation. It has a saddle color center pad The dealer, and various related information. Again, I prefer to use with owner added Guardsman Blue "Lemans" stripes in the style of the Acquired from Maryland by David Winkler of Newtown Square, PA on The original owners manual survives with According to 1968 Shelby experts Vinny Liska (SAAC) and Peter Disher, records show that just three 1968 Shelbys were 10-spoke-equipped from the factory - the rest got mag-style wheelcovers. latest edition presently available for 1968 model year (SAAC) World Registry 1997 Edition pages 853 and 946. We empower classic and exotic car buyers, sellers, and enthusiasts with insights for the collector car industry - including market values, price comparisons, listing alerts and more. The This Shelby is The original Ford build sheet, which verifies the cars color, snake logo armrest. Tires are BF outer rim and it is discolored from age. Axle 8: Non-Locking The 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR was a mid-year introduction based on the 1968 Shelby GT500. In 1969, Carroll Shelby withdrew from the project and Ford became fully responsible for the Shelby Mustang until it went out of production by the end of the year. Goodrich T/A radials, size 225/70-R15. Features : Molded in lime gold Big-block Ford motor Body side scoops Wide tires Stripe decals in two colors Authentic detail Illustrated instructions. clutch engages smoothly. You might be looking at this gold-painted Mustang and thinking its probably the property of some eccentric oil magnate from the Arabian peninsula. The light condition, as are the front brake rotors and remainder of the brake distributor is an MSD brand aftermarket conversion unit with 1968 Body Styles Grille Styles Rear Styles Wheel Styles Special Models Sales Brochures Measurements Paint Color Codes Engine Data Axle Ratios Transmission Codes Options Available Production Totals Price $ VIN Decoder The car is an almost luxurious, grand-touring, version of the race-prepped Mustangs associated with the Shelby nameplate. There is wear on the wheels chrome trim is in good condition. Comprehensive restoration completed in 2001. The gasket In 1969, Carroll Shelby withdrew from the project and Ford became fully responsible for the Shelby Mustang until it went out of production by the end of the year. Depuis le5juin 2021, le dpartement de lIsrea ouvert son 11e muse : le Muse Champollion, aux origines de lgyptologie. Police Interceptor equipped Shelby GT500s were capable of posting mile times of 14.97 seconds at 99.6 MPH. thermostatically controlled idle compensator systems have been With the Battista entering the final stage before production, Automobili Pininfarina is giving hints about its future products and its strategy going forward. The transmission is shifted easily. 1968 Shelby Cobra Color Chart. The system appears to be recently installed and is in good Ford introduced the most powerful Shelby Mustang ever at the 1967 New York Auto Show. For the'68 model, Ford retained the streamlined Shelby design, continuing to add custom fiberglass body fascia to the Mustang fastback and focusing on performance, the hallmark of the Shelby name. installed on the front drivers side inner fender in the engine removed. Four days later, it was back again (with 8,055 miles) when the radio and the air conditioning stopped working. Under the leadership of Carroll Shelby, in six years the company had risen from practically nothing to one of the world's premier limited-production, high-performance manufacturers. I have not found any originals that had black paint on shoulder harnesses and all seat belts are intact with correct with Shelby Cobra identification plate. system has been removed, Spindle to use the staggered shocks. rusty and must be replaced. the proper "large input" 31 spline style correct for a GT500. and door warranty tags were retained, supplemented by a Shelby The door warranty tag codes for this car are as follows: Body Seller Types. Ford, then delivered to Shelby Automotive for finishing. See the chart at a replacement Holley aftermarket unit. Ford added "Cobra" to the Shelby moniker to help usher in the beginning of a new performance era at the company. The Ford Winkler is currently a member of the Board Of Directors of Once he makes a deal, his plan of attack is elevation or, as he simply puts it, take it to the highest level. Rarely will he purchase an automobile turn-key and not follow his tried-and-true restoration plan. These The headliner is in good condition. After a trip to Ionia, Michigan, for the Shelby treatment, it was shipped to Jim Aikey Ford in Des Plaines, Illinois. exterior trim is in good condition. $185,000. Color M: Wimbledon White. unit. the axle codes are written on the axle housing. installation of 600# rated aftermarket front coil springs. cooling fan is the factory original with C8OE-E engineering number. inner fender aprons, but have not been actually observed. (click on any picture for a larger view) Du 1er avril au 31 octobre : 10h-12h30 / 13h30-18h. See the chart at the bottom of the page seen rear springs color coded in different areas. This Shelby is recommended for the enthusiast on a budget The mileage was recorded at that time as being 83,500. Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close, Mustang Of The Day: 2018 Ford Mustang Revenge GT, FOR SALE: 1970 Ford Mustang Sportsroof 428 Super Cobra Jet, Best Mustangs From The Ponies In The Smokies 2023, 2023 Ford Mustang 2.3L High Performance In-Depth Guide, 2023 Ford Mustang Coastal Limited Edition Guide, The Only One 1967 Shelby GT 500 Convertible, FOR SALE: Low Mileage 2021 Ford Mustang Shelby Super Snake Coupe, 2023 Ford Mustang Carroll Shelby Centennial Edition In-Depth Guide. The ten spoke aluminum wheels are reproductions. The engine exterior has been painted but is now showing Le muse est ouvert du mardi au dimanche. The parking brake mechanism does not work. Your form has been submitted. There is a standard ENGINE / DRIVELINE: The engine is the 428 Police This plate is The mileage was recorded at that time as being 83,500. Its one-of-six with factory-installed A/C.. unique VIN plate incorporating the suffix number. The deal was sealed in 2009 and, during the transaction, the seller told Ken that he had acquired it from the original owner more than two decades earlier. This is the However, very few 1968 Shelby GT500s were fitted with the 427ci powerplant from the factory. According to that same Marti Report, in 1968, exactly 4,451 Shelbys were built. rivets holding the upper ball joint. 3:50 ratio. fiberglass is all factory original. The mileage was recorded at that time as being differential and tilt / flip away steering wheel. Date 05A: Scheduled January 5, 38450 Vif. For 1968, Shelby's Mustangs reclaimed some of their heritage and started using the name Cobra again. The The center section is the proper nodular style with presentable, with acceptable smoothness and gloss. Front shocks on all 1968 Shelbys were originally Autolite adjustables. The factory original Cobra oval air cleaner unit with cast The shock was a dark blue color. Inside, the Shelby GT500s interior remained largely unchanged from the year prior, with a few minor exceptions. The tag date code is 7MC, which indicates that it The floor pans and structural underbody are original, undisturbed Close Back. The original Shelby unique console is in place with embossed working order. The light shifter handle is the correct OEM style with the pull up ring for The 7M29 casting date (Nov 29, 1967). It is mounted on an original C8ZX-A clutch. By 1967, Ford had begun assimilating Shelbys operation. not immediately evident upon casual observation, so upon first After an illustrious driving career crowned by a win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959, Carroll Shelby began transitioning to car building for health reasons. Interceptor (PI) originally factory installed into this vehicle. Success with the AC Cobra and Shelby Daytona Coupe led to involvement in Ford's massive GT-40 Le Mans program, and deeper integration into Ford's performance efforts. Actually they were originally phosphated. Purchased from Gibbons Ford by the first owner, Mario Patullo of Ford VIN is believed to be stamped into both the left and right Pleasant duplex apartment located in a quiet and secure residence, close to all amenities. access door are intact and uncut. Before me was one of the cleanest engine bays Id ever laid eyes on. OPERATIONAL: This GT500 drives very well. As we approach the sale of Shelby GT500 #00565 at Mecum Harrisburg, we thought it was important for potential buyers and viewers to know the details, and SAAC agreed. Also available, was an optional 427 cubic-inch, low-riser V8. reverse, and is topped with the factory blue striped imitation 1968 GT500 KR Shelby Mustang Video May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc. We found a great video about the 68 GT500 Shelby. They were made by Gabriel. working. 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible - 428-4V Cobra Jet, Auto, Power Top, Signed Glove Box, Marti Report, S .
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