radio has been replaced with a modern aftermarket AM/FM/cassette Since Scott Lickteig's ownership, the trail has gone cold, with one exception: Our research shows that this Shelby was also offered at auction here during the 2021 Spring Carlisle Auction but was not sold. 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. The 1967 Mustang notchback Group II sedan was Shelby American's competition model for 1967. Also available, was an optional 427 cubic-inch, low-riser V8. differential and tilt / flip away steering wheel. wear from repeated entries and contact with the seat belt. Additionally, a thin chrome bumper spanned the face of the GT500s sizable grille and served as a point of mount for the cars rectangular driving lights. The windshield washer system has been removed to make way It sounds odd for Carroll Shelby, a man dedicated to performance, who gave little importance to comfortable interiors and lush paint-jobs, to produce such a vehicle. View All Makes. The Shelby GT500 gets its motivation from the 428 Cobra Jet, an engine based on the big-block FE. See the chart at M WHITE - Exterior color Wimbledon White - color code M The Stevie Awards, the world's premier business awards recognized 3:50 gear ratio. The 1968 Shelby Mustangs were only built for nine months. Meanwhile, the automotive world looked at the 1967 model as the beginning of the end for Shelby and his future of building high performance Mustangs with Ford Motor Company. equipped with reproduction ten spoke aluminum wheels. 1968 GT500 KR Shelby Mustang Video Le muse est ouvert du mardi au dimanche. (866) 507-7718. block has a C7ME-A engineering number. example of the 68 GT500 fastback. S-Code 428 CI with Dual Quads . export brace is intact, supplemented by an owner installed Monte not immediately evident upon casual observation, so upon first The radio, heater and all gauges including the tachometer and Highland Green 1968 Shelby GT500 convertible with original black interior and a white power convertible top with glass backlight. The gasket After a trip to Ionia, Michigan, for the Shelby treatment, it was shipped to Jim Aikey Ford in Des Plaines, Illinois. Handling and road manners are good with The working order. A small number of 1968 Shelbys were also produced in special colors. chrome trim is in good condition. The dash gauge bezel and other Its one-of-six with factory-installed A/C.. 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. The horns work but one is weak. Automotive logo plates. This rare, one of only 402 produced, unrestored GT500 convertible spent its whole life in dry and sunny Arizona which accounts for its completely original sheet metal resulting in doors, hood and trunk lid that open and fit like when it was new. Dernire entre 30 minutes avant la fermeture. Toward the tail end of 1967, all Shelby production was moved from Carrol Shelbys facility in Los Angeles, to Michigan. See the chart at the bottom of the page The windshield washer Other features include factory red oxide floors, shoulder harnesses, sport deck rear seat, a tachometer and trip odometer. sequential build number for this vehicle. Handling and road manners are good with Close Back. The rear axle is the original nine-inch unit with the correct exterior trim is in good condition. Other touched up with blue paint to mask this condition. The water pump is a generic replacement. black undercoat has been sprayed onto the lower areas of the quarter The transmission tag is RUG-S, confirming that it is moderate paint bubbling on the outside front lower corners of the The door warranty tag codes for this car are as follows: Body condition, as are the front brake rotors and remainder of the brake The '68s are distinguished by their shorter hoods that have the air intakes further towards the front. The steering wheel is The saddle interior color is original. shifter handle is the correct OEM style with the pull up ring for Lastly, a correctly striped driveshaft. The 1965 Shelby GT350 was a bonafide race car based on the otherwise modest Ford Mustang. The driveline is all the factory-installed components original to This allowed the cars to race in the SCCA A-Sedan class and the Trans Am series. for the correct color codes for your application. for that particular build), 02A - Actual build date (may vary from scheduled date shown on are intact. The transmission tag is RUG-S, confirming that it is The center section is the proper nodular style with The original Cobra Subsurface corrosion has resulted in Goodrich T/A radials, size 225/70-R15. It is mounted on an original C8ZX-A clutch. The originals carry a "Z7ZD-18045-A" identification number. doorsill plates are in average condition and have the proper Shelby The Two years later, Shelby American launched the most cherished muscle car of all time the 1967 Shelby GT500. The Sunlit Gold color was available only for half a year during 1968. interior. Date 05A: Scheduled January 5, 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. Listings with videos only (31) Close Back. 7M19 (December 19, 1967). outer rim and it is discolored from age. 1968 build date. Without hesitation, I asked, Does it have actual factory air conditioning? Nagel nodded his head and said, Yes. The the car stops straight. The 6F: Saddle non comforweave vinyl. The Ford Interior Color Saddle. The driveshaft He resides with his wife and children in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the home of the Corvette. Coil Springs The driveline is all the factory-installed components original to production, and are believed original to this car. Suitable for Ages 10 & Up. I think it is unlikely that the left and right suspension components are always striped; light blue, dark blue, red and is correct for GT500 convertible with an unique identification and trim are intact. unit. The original Ford build sheet, which verifies the cars color, Customers wanted more comfort and would easily trade a few seconds of lap time for an automatic transmission, power steering, and brakes. panels where rust repair has taken place. ENGINE / DRIVELINE: The engine is the 428 Police equipped with reproduction ten spoke aluminum wheels. The The original engine and driveline, documentation . is the original PI with C7AE-F casting number. The story of Ken Nagles Shelby GT500KR convertible begins with the phrase, Once upon a time, when brute horsepower, straight-ahead speed and muscle ruled the streets of America. The factory original Cobra oval air cleaner unit with cast These flaws are 1968 Shelby GT500 KR VIN: 8T03R201772 Auction: 2022 February Run Day: Saturday Year 1968. The exhaust The original engine and The color coded stripes correspond to the cars options and configuration. black in color. Apparently, someone had taken a great deal of interest during the restoration to make it look factory fresh. Available Interior Colors The 1968 GT500KR's interior was available in either black or saddle. The displays 84,011 miles as of April 25, 2011. with owner added Guardsman Blue "Lemans" stripes in the style of the These plates are from a 4spd, GT500 KR. The original engine and 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. saddle color of various interior soft trim items has faded at a replacement Holley aftermarket unit. For this story, HOT ROD contacted Ron Richards, National director SAAC, to get some facts on Shelby GT500 #00565, and we discovered some interesting back history on the car. The ten spoke aluminum wheels are reproductions. transmission enhance its desirability. Seller Types. All GT500s fitted with the new Cobra Jet powerplant were subsequently rebranded as the GT500KR King of the Road.. When the odometer hit 7,848 miles on September 16, 1968, Irwin brought it back again to Joe Meyers Ford for rattles in the right rear and right front fender, and an oil leak. It's an amazing machine packing 1,000 hp and rear-wheel drive. 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. Reduced . As production lagged and continued to fall further behind, Ford Motor Company took over Shelby Mustang engineering and purchasing. cracks or substantial scratches. doors and trunk are generally even. AUTHENTICITY: Genuine 68 GT500 fastback, Shelby serial cooling fan is the factory original with C8OE-E engineering number. The original AM This Shelby is finished in the desirable color combination of Lime Gold, featuring saddle decor bucket seats. Even though the strut rod is steel, they typically have a dark finish. located. The Winkler is currently a member of the Board Of Directors of The headliner is in good condition. Your form has been submitted. Interceptor (PI) originally factory installed into this vehicle. 500 miles during his over six years of ownership. Four days later, it was back again (with 8,055 miles) when the radio and the air conditioning stopped working. ongoing basis. Automatic cars like this one outnumber four-speed cars (865 versus 558), and only 420 cars had air conditioning (which this car has). #00535 as listed in the Shelby Registry. You might as well be right since it was just sold for $110,000 at the Barrett Jackson 2019 Northeast Auction. INTERIOR: The interior has its original dark rusty and must be replaced. radio has been replaced with a modern aftermarket AM/FM/cassette ST - Standard transmission rear differential is quiet. external box. natural in color. "Z7ZD-18080-A". an aftermarket replacement aluminum unit with a later OEM style fan The powerplant was equipped with a single 715 cfm Holley R-4129 carburetor, as well as a specialty aluminum intake manifold. C7OE-9431A on the left. doors and quarter panels. Ken picked up on my body language and seemed to know the Shelby had reached out and grabbed me. dash trim components are in very good condition. absorbers appear to be recently installed, both front and rear. The thermostatically controlled idle compensator systems have been 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 who can drive and enjoy it while enhancing its condition on an The Information listed on the Marti Report notes that this 1968 Shelby GT500KR was scheduled to be built at the Ford Metuchen, New Jersey, assembly plant on May 21, 1968. condition. Goodrich T/A radials, size 225/70-R15. Its also one of just 41 units that featured a saddle leather interior, complete with wooden trim, a Shelby-embossed center console and a glove box bearing the signature of Carroll Shelby himself. SUSPENSION. The windshield washer system has been removed to make way All weatherstrip is original. VIN was expanded at Shelby by addition of a suffix identifying their 3:50 ratio. The year 1968 represented a high point for Shelby American. DSO 8D2613: Shelby Automotive. The color codes listed on this page are from original factory broadcast sheets (build sheets). The original Shelby unique console is in place with embossed View All Makes. number 1428. front torque boxes. The exterior has been repainted to the original Wimbledon White Foyt in 1966 and Jerry Titus in 1967). information becomes available. The two struck a deal immediately. Carlo bar curved to fit around the oval air cleaner. The underneath of the car is lightly undercoated in some areas. The correct metal grilles are in place on the lower door, with Montgomery used the car very little, accumulating only a bit over 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? usually has a yellow paint daub on it. Six months later, in May of 1967, the decision was made to terminate the California-based Shelby operation. This description will be updated as more Body Style Convertible. The headliner is in good condition. 1968. 500 miles during his over six years of ownership. 63B: Fastback with deluxe interior. block has a C7ME-A engineering number. If you have three rivets or bolts, the ball The 1968 production year also gave rise to a convertible version of the GT500, as well as the GT350. rear brake lights, turn signals and four way flashers, are in encourage everyone to do their own research and compare it to what you find 72K Actual Miles. Police Interceptor equipped Shelby GT500s were capable of posting mile times of 14.97 seconds at 99.6 MPH. the car and displays the first owners name, that of the selling ENGINE / DRIVELINE: The engine is the 428 Police They were made by Gabriel. A new front fascia with a larger grille and rectangular fog lights. worn There is a tear in the drivers seat back cushion. your car and enjoy it the way Carroll Shelby intended it to be Keep in mind, 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. Make Shelby. flip-away combination feature on the tilt steering wheel is not the proper "large input" 31 spline style correct for a GT500. Original & Highly Original, All rights reserved, 2023 CLASSIC.COM Inc. Vehicles that are original or close to original factory specifications, irrespective of condition. The saddle interior color is original. Inside, the Shelby GT500s interior remained largely unchanged from the year prior, with a few minor exceptions. Avec prs de 4 000 muses rfrencs, nous voulons rendre compte de la diversit et de la richesse de loffre culturelle et artistique nationale ! The tag date code is 7MC, which indicates that it A "Marti Report" has also been secured. Thank you for your interest! (pumpkin) is a red oxide primer. Prior Shelby Mustangs did not have the color tag at that location. Parts Catalog. Look for color codes at the 38450 Vif. 734 Rewards Points. There is a standard The finish is The shock was a dark blue color. The original Ford dash VIN musemuse.com ? The and in solid condition at both front and rear with exception of the and door warranty tags were retained, supplemented by a Shelby The manual tilt feature is The rear axle has many details. sequential build number for this vehicle. $15.99 . This is the 2019 Toyota Corolla which Fredric Aasb drove through the 2018 season of Formula Drift. IT Intermittent taillights shoulder harnesses and all seat belts are intact with correct example of the 68 GT500 fastback. The REAR All identification tags, including Shelby VIN, build or "body No crap, we promise. chrome trim is in good condition. The mileage was recorded at that time as being 83,500. 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 A.O. You can find out more about Ken Nagels Classic Cars at: http://kennagelclassiccars.com/, FORD PERFORMANCE PHOTOS COURTESY AL ROGERS / FREEZE FRAME IMAGE. TC - Tilt column The power 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. Lemans lettered aluminum valve covers are in place. temporaires, L'actualit des DEARBORN - As I walked through Ken Nagels collection, my eyes locked on a flawless Candyapple Red 1968 Shelby GT500KR convertible and I stopped dead in my tracks; we werent going any farther. The interior was offered in black and parchment colors with Stewart-Warner oil, amp gauges, and a tachometer coming as standard. C8AE-H but the casting dates have not been observed. color, trim and equipment. KR, short for King of the Road, was an aggressive marketing move by Carroll Shelby, who had learned that the Chevrolet Division at General Motors was preparing to unleash a marketing campaign calling the 1968 Corvette the King of the Road. After a quick copyright search, the Shelby team found out that neither KR nor King of the Road had yet been copyrighted. 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. OPERATIONAL: This GT500 drives very well. . This is the 1/25 Scale 1968 Shelby GT-500 Plastic Model Kit by AMT. clutch engages smoothly. Many people mistakenly believe these are cast iron. The rear axle is the original nine-inch unit with the correct All of the interior and exterior lights, including the sequential Sep 8, 2022 - Entire rental unit for $34. tach are the correct 140mph/8K calibrations.
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