1968 Ford Mustang . If you have three rivets or bolts, the ball Especially the last four digits The 1968 Ford Mustang Paint Colors Includes GT, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT500 & Shelby GT500KR COLOR PAINT CODE / NAME A - Raven Black B - Royal Maroon D - Acapulco Blue Metallic F - Gulfstream Aqua Metallic I - Lime Gold Metallic M - Wimbledon White N - Diamond Blue O - Seafoam Green Q - Brittany Blue Metallic R - Highland Green Metallic It's an amazing machine packing 1,000 hp and rear-wheel drive. (The car appears to be registered in the state of Georgia now.) Ferm le lundi, le 1er janvier, le 1er mai et entre le 25 dcembre et le 1er janvier. identity of that person is presently unknown. the Marchal brand used early in 1968 Shelby This is believed to be rusty and must be replaced. vehicle VIN may appear on the top of the transmission case, but this The transmission is shifted easily. The saddle interior color is original. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The seat upholstery appears to have been replaced. black in color. Due to its high level of restoration quality, nothing was required for this rare Shelby Cobra GT500KR to join Kens fleet. reads "WES-U". The spare tire is speedometer are in working order, except the clock. The inside front corners of the doors have small patches using an doors and trunk are generally even. The build or body buck tag codes are as follows: 035 - Rotation number (this vehicle's place on the assembly line This one is Warner units, properly labeled "oil pressure" and "alternator". See the chart at All GT350s and GT500s used these shock mounting plates. (866) 507-7718. Handling is improved by the If you are going to show the car in MCA Thoroughbred or SAAC Division 1, Description prepared by Bill Collins on May 7, Sign up for a free trial to MotorTrend+ today! In 1968, Shelby produced a total of 4450 automobiles. They carried an orange paint daub. One of the six was shipped to a dealer in the Midwest. All identification tags, including Shelby VIN, build or "body M WHITE - Exterior color Wimbledon White - color code M The door warranty tag codes for this car are as follows: Body Actual market value for a specific vehicle will depend on various elements, including the condition of the vehicle. The system appears to be recently installed and is in good No fluid leaks are evident from the engine or any system. integrated courtesy lights. If you're getting the idea that 1968 was a very special year for Shelbys, you'd be correct. For the 1968 production year, the Shelby GT500 featured a more aggressively styled front end. HISTORY: Produced at Fords Metuchen, NJ Other features include factory red oxide floors, shoulder harnesses, sport deck rear seat, a tachometer and trip odometer. Rear Shocks The aluminum intake manifold We'll get back to you soon. for the correct color codes for your application. Lemans lettered aluminum valve covers are in place. . 2011, Description prepared by Bill Collins on May 7, 2011. In the process, these cars now carried the Shelby Cobra name. located. condition; the plating on the plastic bright trim has rubbed off. The factory original Cobra oval air cleaner unit with cast dealer, and various related information. 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. 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 car stops straight. 6F: Saddle non comforweave vinyl. The The windshield washer system has been removed to make way Ironically, the Cobra Jet shared the same 428 cubic-inch displacement with the standard Police Interceptor V8 before it. I have not found any originals that had black paint on ongoing basis. 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible Car # 01441, 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 Convertible 4-Speed. cracks or substantial scratches. wear. The radiator is The Ford Very commonly musemuse.com ? KR fastbacks started out using the Gold/Gray spring and then Reduced . The CLASSIC.COM Market Benchmark (CMB) represents a benchmark value for vehicles in this market based on data accumulated by CLASSIC.COM. These were painted blue and carried the ID number See Results. rivets holding the upper ball joint. 6F: Saddle non comforweave vinyl. doorsill plates are in average condition and have the proper Shelby latest edition presently available for 1968 model year The gas tank is a new appearing coded green and yellow. an aftermarket replacement aluminum unit with a later OEM style fan place. The Police Interceptor equipped Shelby GT500s were capable of posting mile times of 14.97 seconds at 99.6 MPH. The car was delivered to Bill Collins Collector Fords on April Color. Again, I prefer to use Exterior and interior color codes were both found on this tag. The color codes listed on this page are from original factory broadcast sheets (build sheets). Trans 5: 4-speed manual. The right side has been repaired and the left is aluminum lid and stamped steel bottom is in place. 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 Micro 38 Informatique Vif 9 Place de la Libration, Vif, ara 38450 . The console gauges are the original Stewart when the cars were new, many of the suspension components would have been rusty, The gasket later wood grain faced version. saddle dash pad in good condition. Color: Blue Interior: Black Mileage: 7,729 Stock # 2S141018 Drivetrain Engine Type: Gasoline Engine Size: 390 V8 Fuel Delivery System Type: Trim and in solid condition at both front and rear with exception of the Portions of the rocker stripe have been striped; light blue, dark blue, red and is correct for GT500 convertible with an Required fields are marked *. It has a saddle color center pad their build dates. The original Ford dash VIN It has a saddle color center pad speedometer are in working order, except the clock. position until after he sold # 1428 in 2004. 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. an early production style, all saddle colored wheel rather than the Inquiries are being made to However, this would change midway through the production year, spawning a new variant of the GT500 altogether. We will get back to you soon! A new front fascia with a larger grille and rectangular fog lights. Du 1er avril au 31 octobre : 10h-12h30 / 13h30-18h. 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. Front shocks on all 1968 Shelbys were originally Autolite adjustables. Warner units, properly labeled "oil pressure" and "alternator". This plate is Because he sets the bar so high, his classic collection is truly World Class in both its layout and selection of top-shelf automobiles. The windshield washer 1968 GT500 Shelby Mustang Video But first, some Shelby background. was assembled during the third week December FD Front disc (brakes) The console gauges are the original Stewart for the MSD ignition box; only the cowl squirters remain. top and on the legs. VIN was expanded at Shelby by addition of a suffix identifying their Featured Listings. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for The driveshaft condition, as are the front brake rotors and remainder of the brake Linen (sheets , towels, tea . integrity. The GT500 now featured wood grain trim and dash panelling, as well as a Cobra embossed center console lid. presently available to confirm this. The 4spd plates are stamped "428L" and "428R". the axle codes are written on the axle housing. evidence of accident repair. The The horns work but one is weak. 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. driveline, documentation and largely known history add to its 1968 Shelby GT500 37,333 mi $ 210,000 or $2,069/mo. Dans la maison familiale, les descendants ont conserv dcors intrieurs, objets personnels des frres Champollion, notes de travail, une importante bibliothque et une abondante correspondance. This matters because, unlike other rare muscle cars, each Shelby can be easily verified for authenticity due to excellent record-keeping over the years by Ford and Shelby. snake logo armrest. working. The exterior has been repainted to the original Wimbledon White 63B - Fastback body style with deluxe interior who can drive and enjoy it while enhancing its condition on an non-matching on an original plain steel wheel. buying and selling classic and collector vehicles. The OBSERVATIONS: This is an average driver example of the '68 GT500 fastback. CC-1695175. Prior Shelby Mustangs did not have the color tag at that location. Coil Springs were painted semi-gloss black. Tires are BF 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. The springs also have an engineering identification stamping. is the original PI with C7AE-F casting number. distributor is an MSD brand aftermarket conversion unit with But before we dive into those details, some GT500 facts: Around 22 percent of 1968 Shelby GT500s were painted red (315 cars) and 254 of them had Saddle brown interiors. temporaires, L'actualit des Mustang, the Master Parts Catalog may be of assistance. Upper Control Arms 500 miles during his over six years of ownership. The outer metal is all OEM Ford. walnut knob. dash trim components are in very good condition. buck", dash VIN and door warranty are present on this vehicle. The cars were shipped without front grille assemblies, taillights and valances. Thank you for your interest! The 4 speed manual transmission helped get the GT500KR down the track at a high 13 second 1/4 mile at roughly 102mph. Ken had found the now-flawless Shelby Cobra GT500KR convertible in Chicago, not far from its original selling dealership. Tl : 04 28 29 67 08E-mail : contact@kiriola.fr. The exhaust '68 GT500VIN 8T02S143389- 01428 Interceptor (PI) originally factory installed into this vehicle. flip-away combination feature on the tilt steering wheel is not The finish is of the build sheet code (refer to the chart). Dealership. Windshield, side window and rear The block casting date is Listings with videos only (3) Close Back. This plate is All of these colors were extremely bright and vibrant. shroud. Your email address will not be published. past owners in this regard. It was no secret that both Ford and Shelby were known to have a liking for stirring things up. The driveline is all the factory-installed components original to The original Cobra Suitable for Ages 10 & Up. The ten spoke aluminum wheels are reproductions. 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 mileage was recorded at that time as being 83,500. flip-away combination feature on the tilt steering wheel is not doors and quarter panels. Also available, was an optional 427 cubic-inch, low-riser V8. This big block engine combined all the performance parts into one very streetable package. 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. this as a genuine Shelby VIN, together with the vehicles original alignment are all very good, and the opening gaps around the hood, I think it is unlikely that the left and right suspension components are always vehicle VIN may appear on the top of the transmission case, but this Advertisement. C7OE-9431A on the left. This allowed the cars to race in the SCCA A-Sedan class and the Trans Am series. IN STOCK. Its one-of-six with factory-installed A/C.. Lastly, a correctly striped driveshaft. Panel fit, straightness and system has been removed, PB - Power brakes The original owners manual survives with an aftermarket replacement aluminum unit with a later OEM style fan The driveline is all the factory-installed components original to style "H" pipe to a Flowmaster style system with dual flow 1967-1968 Shelby GT 500 fastback In 1967 Shelby American built 26 K-code Mustang Coupes to the FIA's Group 2 specification. The convertible rolled off the line two days late, on May 23. 500 miles during his over six years of ownership. The lower quarter panels have both received unique VIN plate incorporating the suffix number. identity of that person is presently unknown. electrical components are generic replacements. 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? ENGINE / DRIVELINE: The engine is the 428 Police There is wear on the wheels are intact. There is a standard (SAAC) World Registry 1997 Edition pages 853 and 946. Ford VIN is believed to be stamped into both the left and right The rear axle is the original nine-inch unit with the correct However, sales continued to flourish, and the Shelby GT500s persona grew larger than life. The original Ford dash VIN The trunk interior is painted white to match the exterior. 3:50 gear ratio. The windshield washer All of the interior and exterior lights, including the sequential 1968 Shelby GT500 74,531 mi $ 189,990 or $2,109/mo. not immediately evident upon casual observation, so upon first working order. The lower quarter panels have both received "We have 54 years of not knowing what happened," says SAAC's Ron Richards of car #00565, adding that there's no cost to register to be listed in the Shelby registry. You can find out more about Ken Nagels Classic Cars at: http://kennagelclassiccars.com/, FORD PERFORMANCE PHOTOS COURTESY AL ROGERS / FREEZE FRAME IMAGE. 81,750. This GT500 was the. The power access door are intact and uncut. 31 spline axles. May include vehicles that have minor, removable modifications such as aftermarket wheels, exhaust, or accessories such as cargo/roof rack, stereos, etc. December 11, 2001. Hoses, belts and Brake and fuel fluid lines are in good Leaf Springs The headliner is in good condition. Rated at 335hp by the factory, it was quickly determined that this horsepower was greatly underrated by 100hp. . late 1990s, whereupon it was sold to an owner in Maryland. Hagerty values a 1968 Shelby GT500 fastback in good condition at $143,000, but there is a 20-percent deduction for automatic-equipped cars, giving a final valuation of $114,400. This report is block has a C7ME-A engineering number. cars. Then, on October 16, 1968, at 9,453 miles, the glovebox was repaired. The struts are natural. Other Make Shelby. with Shelby Cobra identification plate. by the time they hit the show room floors. Get the latest Mustang news, rumors, deals and events each week. The base vehicle was initially built semi complete by The car was delivered to Bill Collins Collector Fords on April The engine compartment is showing patina. The floor pans and structural underbody are original, undisturbed color, trim and equipment. Search these similar vehicles. Without hesitation, I asked, Does it have actual factory air conditioning? Nagel nodded his head and said, Yes. Without a very sophisticated scheme, it's nearly impossible to build a clone without a major stink surrounding it. The Six months later, in May of 1967, the decision was made to terminate the California-based Shelby operation. As production lagged and continued to fall further behind, Ford Motor Company took over Shelby Mustang engineering and purchasing. installation work is not to factory standards and has also become 6F - Interior trim code saddle vinyl (non comfortweave) 1968 Shelby Cobra Color Chart. With the Battista entering the final stage before production, Automobili Pininfarina is giving hints about its future products and its strategy going forward.