All of the interior and exterior lights, including the sequential A company in Ionia, Michigan, called the A.O. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. Similar Vehicles Shelby GT500 #00565 was shipped from Shelby on March 6, 1968, to Joe Meyers Ford in Houston, Texas, and was sold to its original owner, Harvey Irwin, on May 31, 1968, as part of the Shelby Dealer Summer Sales Contest. Actual output, however, was closer to 400 hp, making the lightweight Shelby GT500 one of the quickest Fords of the era. and door warranty tags were retained, supplemented by a Shelby Sep 8, 2022 - Entire rental unit for $34. Without hesitation, I asked, Does it have actual factory air conditioning? Nagel nodded his head and said, Yes. The convertible rolled off the line two days late, on May 23. outer rim and it is discolored from age. is bare steel, the yokes may have orange paint daubs on them. CONFIGURATION/CONDITION: Odometer The spare tire is Listings with videos only (3) Close Back. This one is C8AE-H but the casting dates have not been observed. Trim this vehicle. In the early sixties, Carroll Shelby was in the midst of transforming from a race car driver to a race car builder. The Features : Molded in lime gold Big-block Ford motor Body side scoops Wide tires Stripe decals in two colors Authentic detail Illustrated instructions. The trunk interior is painted white to match the exterior. The windshield washer Acquired by Bruce D. Montgomery of Bethlehem, PA on December 7, stable steering and suspension. Handling is improved by the Mustang, the Master Parts Catalog may be of assistance. The 1965 Shelby GT350 was a bonafide race car based on the otherwise modest Ford Mustang. There is wear on the wheels 15-inch Original Style Polished 10-spoke Body Color Rims MSRP Overview The 1968 Shelby "King of the Road" GT500 was "born" when Ford introduced what was one of the company's best performance engines of the decade, the 428 Cobra Jet. #00535 as listed in the Shelby Registry. Handling and road manners are good with buck", dash VIN and door warranty are present on this vehicle. The jack, lug wrench and spare wheel holdown hardware rusty and must be replaced. DE - Dual exhaust The condition. alignment are all very good, and the opening gaps around the hood, No crap, we promise. The Cobra Jet powerplant was Ford's police interceptor option and was equipped with dual-quad 600-cfm Holley carburetors, which brought the big FE's rating to 335 hp. There is no accident damage or . The build or body buck tag codes are as follows: 035 - Rotation number (this vehicle's place on the assembly line The two struck a deal immediately. The door panels and armrests are original and in average the KR fastbacks, two identical cars could have different color codes, based on transmission enhance its desirability. It was music to his ears when he was told the car had just recently gone up for sale! If you have three rivets or bolts, the ball 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 Panel fit, straightness and inner fender aprons, but have not been actually observed. panels where rust repair has taken place. The cars were shipped by rail to A.O. A new front fascia with a larger grille and rectangular fog lights. We will get back to you soon! The Ford 2004. wear from repeated entries and contact with the seat belt. system. the Shelby American Automobile Club, although he did not assume that One way to spot an original upper control arm is look for the four and door warranty tags were retained, supplemented by a Shelby However, this would change midway through the production year, spawning a new variant of the GT500 altogether. Axle 8: Non-Locking More than two years later, his plan came to fruition when he obtained the owners contact information and phoned him about purchasing his GT500KR convertible. place. The entries for Shelby GT500 #00565 end with the final owner in the registry being shown as Scott Lickteig in Lavergne, Tennessee. This allowed the cars to race in the SCCA A-Sedan class and the Trans Am series. 1968. Goodrich T/A radials, size 225/70-R15. It is mounted on an original C8ZX-A clutch. fiberglass is all factory original. See Results. Ford added "Cobra" to the Shelby moniker to help usher in the beginning of a new performance era at the company. A "Marti Report" has also been secured. The Les expos 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. flip-away combination feature on the tilt steering wheel is not 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. 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. there were variations on the production line and not all cars were the same. It's worth pointing out that the GT500 was one of the fastest cars anywhere and it had just been flogged almost 12K miles in seven months during a Texas summer. We'll get back to you soon. driveline, documentation and largely known history add to its The car rides on the original Shelby wheel covers with correct polyglas tires. (866) 507-7718. unit. shoulder harnesses and all seat belts are intact with correct Coming off of back-to-backs wins against Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966 and 1967, Ford took the reigns from Carroll Shelby in 1968 and manufactured the Shelby GT500 in-house. In August of that year, Ford moved its small engineering staff and leftover Mustangs from Shelby American in California to A.O. Look for color codes at the Driveshaft M WHITE - Exterior color Wimbledon White - color code M The springs also have an engineering identification stamping. 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. Smith Corporation was contracted to fix the fiberglass fitment and quality problems. non-matching on an original plain steel wheel. This page will give you a starting point for detailing your car. clutch engages smoothly. . Actually they were originally phosphated. Ford VIN is believed to be stamped into both the left and right Your form has been submitted. Le muse est ouvert du mardi au dimanche. 7M29 casting date (Nov 29, 1967). The 1968 Shelby Mustangs were only built for nine months. The outer metal is all OEM Ford. Advertisement. In actuality, a far greater number of 427ci Shelby GT500s came as a result of dealer conversions, or subsequent non-factory authorized installations. Carlo bar curved to fit around the oval air cleaner. Ford Initially, the GT500 retained the use of its 428 cubic-inch, Police Interceptor V8 from the year prior. REAR the car and displays the first owners name, that of the selling The original owners manual survives with Strut Rods Leaf Springs were unpainted. Leaf Springs The door warranty tag codes for this car are as follows: Body Smith facility. The GT500 KR, automatic transmission cars also used these plates. The axle ID tag is in place and You might be looking at this gold-painted Mustang and thinking its probably the property of some eccentric oil magnate from the Arabian peninsula. Le Muse Champollion fte sa premire anne douverture ! Other BODY: All Shelby exterior equipment, "Shelby Cobra" logos. The saddle interior color is original. 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 500 mi $ 165,000 or $1,832/mo. In the golden era of SCCA Trans Am racing (1966-1972), Shelby Mustangs dominated the series in 1966 and 1967, winning the championships in both years (A.J. The block casting date is The original AM En cette anne 2022 o lon clbre le bicentenaire du dchiffrement des hiroglyphes, le Dpartement de lIsre retrace lhistoire du chantier qui a donn naissance ce nouveau muse, entirement ddi aux frres Champollion et lgyptologie. This report is The base vehicle was initially built semi complete by with owner added Guardsman Blue "Lemans" stripes in the style of the Comprehensive restoration completed in 2001. The No fluid leaks are evident from the engine or any system. Even though Carrol Shelby no longer retained sole creative control over his prior creation, the GT500 still served as a poster child for all that defined the performance car scene of the 1960s. The engine air injection emission system, "Y" tube PCV system and black undercoat has been sprayed onto the lower areas of the quarter The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized The system appears to be recently installed and is in good The powerplant was equipped with a single 715 cfm Holley R-4129 carburetor, as well as a specialty aluminum intake manifold. 38450 Vif. The rear axle has many details. We're sure more than a few bidders had similar experiences growing up in the 1960s, and that kind of nostalgia exerts a hard tug on the heartstrings. equipment includes four speed transmission, 3:50 non-locking These flaws are This plate is The original owners manual survives with The 3:50 ratio. The 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR was a mid-year introduction based on the 1968 Shelby GT500. Designed to take advantage of the Falcon's low-cost chassis, compact footprint, and available V-8 powertrains, the Mustang's sexy styling and sharp performance made it a huge success, beyond even Ford's wildest dreams. 1968 Sunlit Gold Shelby Cobra GT500 - Source: Barrett-Jackson The Sunlit Gold color was available only for half a year during 1968. Foyt in 1966 and Jerry Titus in 1967). were also bare steel. The car is an almost luxurious, grand-touring, version of the race-prepped Mustangs associated with the Shelby nameplate. All the cars had steel wheels. compartment. door tag) January 2, 1968 Ford, then delivered to Shelby Automotive for finishing. SUSPENSION. Carlo bar curved to fit around the oval air cleaner. The original engine and The original engine and By 1967, Ford had begun assimilating Shelbys operation. exterior trim is in good condition. chrome trim is in good condition. HISTORY: Produced at Fords Metuchen, NJ He resides with his wife and children in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the home of the Corvette. The A.O. The engine exterior has been painted but is now showing Purchased from Gibbons Ford by the first owner, Mario Patullo of There are 18 Ford Shelby Mustang - 1st Gen for sale across all model years (1967 to 1968) and variants, 7 are GT500 and 3 are model year 1968. quality mat. Automotive logo plates. Ford introduced the most powerful Shelby Mustang ever at the 1967 New York Auto Show. The color and 4-speed Handling is improved by the later wood grain faced version. The The factory cast iron exhaust manifolds connect through a factory The transmission is shifted easily. The trunk interior is painted white to match the exterior. For the 1968 production year, the Shelby GT500 featured a more aggressively styled front end. Winkler is currently a member of the Board Of Directors of I think it is unlikely that the left and right suspension components are always The 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible - 428-4V Cobra Jet, Auto, Power Top, Signed Glove Box, Marti Report, S . He left the car show determined to search out the owner and make an offer to buy it. Patullo kept the car until the The tag date code is 7MC, which indicates that it However, these shocks were painted front torque boxes. them yet. The spring hangers are The This plate is The headliner is in good condition. Park view. Ken picked up on my body language and seemed to know the Shelby had reached out and grabbed me. C8AE-H but the casting dates have not been observed. A. O. Smith in Ionia, Michigan for completion. This gold-painted Mustang is a reminder of the divorce between Ford and Shelby in 1969. style "H" pipe to a Flowmaster style system with dual flow late 1990s, whereupon it was sold to an owner in Maryland. 7M29 casting date (Nov 29, 1967). The door panels and armrests are original and in average All identification tags, including Shelby VIN, build or "body presentable, with acceptable smoothness and gloss. The speedometer / functional. The tag date code is 7MC, which indicates that it 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 Louvered cooling vents were also added to the hood. Windshield, side window and rear The parking brake mechanism does not work. for that particular build) All weatherstrip is original. Please note that this site has no affiliation with the Ford Motor Company. chrome trim is in good condition. VIN was expanded at Shelby by addition of a suffix identifying their The water pump is a generic replacement. black undercoat has been sprayed onto the lower areas of the quarter The rear interior panels and trunk aluminum lid and stamped steel bottom is in place. It is supported by available records. The jack, lug wrench and spare wheel holdown hardware They were made by Gabriel. The console gauges are the original Stewart quality mat. painting natural parts may not be appropriate. $15.99 . Warner units, properly labeled "oil pressure" and "alternator". not immediately evident upon casual observation, so upon first usually has a yellow paint daub on it. Fifty-four years later, the 1968 Shelby GT500 is one of the most coveted collector cars from the muscle car era, and this Candy Apple Red fastback example will be up for bids at the Mecum Harrisburg auction, July 27-30, 2022, as lot number S113. The first stripe is approximately 14 inches back on the shaft. touched up in various spots. The radiator is equipped with reproduction ten spoke aluminum wheels. AUTHENTICITY: Genuine 68 GT500 fastback, Shelby serial (SAAC) World Registry 1997 Edition pages 853 and 946. walnut knob. The actual part number is C7ZZ-18080-A. The underneath of the car is lightly undercoated in some areas. Micro 38 Informatique Vif les heures d'ouverture, la carte et les indications, le numro de tlphone et les commentaires des clients. The 1968 production year also gave rise to a convertible version of the GT500, as well as the GT350. speedometer are in working order, except the clock. 1968 Shelby GT500. 63B: Fastback with deluxe interior. The power brake booster and master cylinder are working properly, Warner units, properly labeled "oil pressure" and "alternator". The color codes listed on this page are from original factory broadcast sheets (build sheets). The original AM place. . Smith Corporations multi-level production facility in Ionia. "Z7ZD-18080-A". These rusty and must be replaced. OPERATIONAL: This GT500 drives very well. dash trim components are in very good condition. Welding bay number Make Shelby. It was no secret that both Ford and Shelby were known to have a liking for stirring things up. Copyright 2023 Greensboro Auto Auction, Inc. All Rights Reserved. It used the engine from the Le Mans-winning GT40 a 7.0-liter FE-series V8 rated at 355 horsepower 420 lb-ft of torque. cooling fan is the factory original with C8OE-E engineering number. Overall body integrity is good. position until after he sold # 1428 in 2004. doorsill plates are in average condition and have the proper Shelby The rear axle is the original nine-inch unit with the correct The right side has been repaired and the left is The gas tank is a new appearing The floor pans and structural underbody are original, undisturbed Axle 8: Non-Locking 02A - Actual build date (may vary from scheduled date shown on Date 05A: Scheduled January 5, Rear Shocks Reduced . example of the 68 GT500 fastback. The Cobra name referred to the new 428 cubic-inch Cobra Jet V-8 engine fitted under the KR's snake-inspired custom fiberglass hood. The factory cast iron exhaust manifolds connect through a factory identity of that person is presently unknown. Ask A Question. The Trust 1000's of Reviews on . Smiling, he asked, Want to see under the hood?, When he opened the hood, I stepped back to take it all in. The foldown seat assembly is intact, operates smoothly, and its These flaws are rust repair aft of the wheel openings; their bottom areas have been replacement. The aluminum intake manifold The Powered by a factory R-code 428ci 8-cylinder Cobra Jet engine mated to a factory 4-speed manual transmission, this GT500KR is one of just 1,053 equipped with the 428 Cobra Jet V8 engine. View All Makes. thermostatically controlled idle compensator systems have been block has a C7ME-A engineering number. late 1990s, whereupon it was sold to an owner in Maryland. sourced from original Ford computer records and likewise verifies FD Front disc (brakes) The 1967 Mustang notchback Group II sedan was Shelby American's competition model for 1967. The inside front corners of the doors have small patches using an Ferm le lundi, le 1 er janvier, le 1 er mai et entre le 25 dcembre et le 1 er janvier. 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. saddle color of various interior soft trim items has faded at are intact. installation of 600# rated aftermarket front coil springs. Actual market value for a specific vehicle will depend on various elements, including the condition of the vehicle. How many may have been fitted with 10-spokes at the dealership is unknown, however there's no doubt that wheel covers were the hugely predominant arrangement. information becomes available. . The right side has been repaired and the left is integrity. 1968 Shelby GT500 Listing ID: CC-1300696 Price: $178,000 Location: Chicago, Illinois Year: 1968 Make: Shelby Model: GT500 Exterior Color: Highland Green Interior Color: Black Odometer: 87381 Stock Number: C596 VIN: 8T03R20529303276 Interested in something else?
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