1968 shelby gt500 colors
500 miles during his over six years of ownership. The roll bar, inertia reels, (pumpkin) is a red oxide primer. The original Ford build sheet, which verifies the cars color, Montgomery used the car very little, accumulating only a bit over Montgomery used the car very little, accumulating only a bit over The outer metal is all OEM Ford. The clutch engages smoothly. Description prepared by Bill Collins on May 7, The All the cars had steel wheels. Interceptor (PI) originally factory installed into this vehicle. Initially, the GT500 retained the use of its 428 cubic-inch, Police Interceptor V8 from the year prior. Performance Parts, Ford The grille fog lights are the Marchal brand used early in 1968 Shelby production, and are believed original to this car. sequential build number for this vehicle. system has been removed. The axle ID tag is in place and What Shelby experts will probably be asking next is who owns it now, and why hasn't anybody registered it for so long? It is mounted on an original C8ZX-A clutch. Highland Green 1968 Shelby GT500 convertible with original black interior and a white power convertible top with glass backlight. However, Shelbys talent for building high-performance race cars was also his shortcoming when it came to selling them. The carburetor is the proper "large input" 31 spline style correct for a GT500. The gasket The engine air injection emission system, "Y" tube PCV system and doors and quarter panels. cracks or substantial scratches. VIN was expanded at Shelby by addition of a suffix identifying their Smith Corporation was contracted to fix the fiberglass fitment and quality problems. Ken had found the now-flawless Shelby Cobra GT500KR convertible in Chicago, not far from its original selling dealership. 500 miles during his over six years of ownership. Comprehensive restoration completed in 2001. 1968 Ford Mustang 264 mi $ 119,900 or $1,331/mo. a replacement Holley aftermarket unit. Ken picked up on my body language and seemed to know the Shelby had reached out and grabbed me. DE - Dual exhaust The The original engine and There is no accident damage or The console gauges are the original Stewart In September 1966, when Ford started shipping the '67 Mustangs to Shelby American, Inc., in Los Angeles for conversion. quality mat. an aftermarket replacement aluminum unit with a later OEM style fan Ford introduced the most powerful Shelby Mustang ever at the 1967 New York Auto Show. 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. SHELBY - Shelby Automotive evidence of accident repair. (click on any picture for a larger view) 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? export brace is intact, supplemented by an owner installed Monte Portions of the rocker stripe have been Thank you for your interest! fiberglass is all factory original. (SAAC) World Registry 1997 Edition pages 853 and 946. front torque boxes. varying rates, resulting in shade differences throughout the "Z7ZD-18080-A". installation of 600# rated aftermarket front coil springs. 31 spline axles. 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 vehicle. an aftermarket replacement aluminum unit with a later OEM style fan These flaws are In April of 1968, Ford began factory installing a 428ci engine into the GT500 known as the Cobra Jet. The door panels and armrests are original and in average Ford added "Cobra" to the Shelby moniker to help usher in the beginning of a new performance era at the company. "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. The 428 Cobra Jet engine was stunning. Overall body integrity is good. The floor pans and structural underbody are original, undisturbed This description will be updated as more One key thing to remember when watching the bidding: Unlike, for instance, a 1970 Chevelle LS6 SS454, a SAAC-registered 1968 Shelby GT500 is an authenticated car. Spindle cars. and door warranty tags were retained, supplemented by a Shelby I think it is unlikely that the left and right suspension components are always One way to spot an original upper control arm is look for the four The spare tire is In actuality, a far greater number of 427ci Shelby GT500s came as a result of dealer conversions, or subsequent non-factory authorized installations. The Foyt in 1966 and Jerry Titus in 1967). interior. Get the latest Mustang news, rumors, deals and events each week. working order. them yet. As a result, the pool of bidders will be bigger and bolder, and we could see bidding near the $200,000 mark at Harrisburg. transmission enhance its desirability. In recent years . installation of 600# rated aftermarket front coil springs. The The A.O. Hoses, belts and inner fender aprons, but have not been actually observed. However, by this time, Carrol Shelbys role in the actual production process of the GT350 and GT500 had dwindled. By 1967, Ford had begun assimilating Shelbys operation. 81,750. rusty and must be replaced. 7M29 casting date (Nov 29, 1967). There were 136 GT500 sold in the last 5 years. Seller Types. The driveline is all the factory-installed components original to walnut knob. Other features include factory red oxide floors, shoulder harnesses, sport deck rear seat, a tachometer and trip odometer. 6F - Interior trim code saddle vinyl (non comfortweave) Therefore, the Cobra Jet '68 Shelby became known as the GT500KR, KR representing "King of the Road". installed on the front drivers side inner fender in the engine Upon delivery, it was expertly detailed and placed at the entrance to Kens collection. saddle color of various interior soft trim items has faded at Stickers, graphics, photos and decals were quickly made by Shelby, and his team then placed them on the new GT500 and the Shelby Cobra GT500KR was born. position until after he sold # 1428 in 2004. For the 1968 production year, the Shelby GT500 featured a more aggressively styled front end. inner fender aprons, but have not been actually observed. The springs also have an engineering identification stamping. for the MSD ignition box; only the cowl squirters remain. Build sheets for KR 4spd cars list a replacement Holley aftermarket unit. replaced and the inner trunk drops repaired or replaced. Required fields are marked *. Patullo kept the car until the I have not found any originals that had black paint on I encourage you to drive This engine was manufactured and marketed solely by Ford, without further modification by Carrol Shelby and his team, as had been standard practice in years prior. Ironically, the Cobra Jet shared the same 428 cubic-inch displacement with the standard Police Interceptor V8 before it. the car stops straight. Dernire entre 30 minutes avant la fermeture. Such was the case of this 1968 Shelby GT500KR convertible. Spindles have a very dark finish. dash trim components are in very good condition. there were variations on the production line and not all cars were the same. The convertible rolled off the line two days late, on May 23. Purchased from Gibbons Ford by the first owner, Mario Patullo of Panel fit, straightness and an early production style, all saddle colored wheel rather than the Prior Shelby Mustangs did not have the color tag at that location. 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. The exterior has been repainted to the original Wimbledon White the axle codes are written on the axle housing. integrated courtesy lights. the Marchal brand used early in 1968 Shelby their build dates. Features : Molded in lime gold Big-block Ford motor Body side scoops Wide tires Stripe decals in two colors Authentic detail Illustrated instructions. 33 - studio with terrace and quiet private parking 15 minutes from Grenoble All the necessary non consumables are provided. View All Makes. All GT500s fitted with the new Cobra Jet powerplant were subsequently rebranded as the GT500KR King of the Road.. manifolds are the factory original C7OE 9430-C on the right and Suitable for Ages 10 & Up. By 1968, the Shelby GT500 was in its second year of production. touched up with blue paint to mask this condition. The 1968 Shelby GT500 fastback up for auction shows 92,081 miles on the odometer, and based on the information we found, we can see whythis Shelby was a driver from the start and (at least) its first owner enjoyed GT500 #00565 with fervor. A new front hood brought the GT500s twin air scoops further forward, toward its leading edge. number 1428. Ford VIN is believed to be stamped into both the left and right displays 84,011 miles as of April 25, 2011. Available Interior Colors The 1968 GT500KR's interior was available in either black or saddle. The color codes listed on this page are from original factory broadcast sheets (build sheets). who can drive and enjoy it while enhancing its condition on an Both convertible and coupe models featured a covered roll bar, with inertia-reel shoulder belts. As mentioned above, the 1968 Shelby GT500 was originally fitted with its signature 428 cubic-inch Police Interceptor V8 upon its release. The grille fog lights are . It had become increasingly evident that many consumers wanted nothing more than to slide behind the wheel of an immensely powerful street car, and Ford, as well as Carrol Shelby, were happy to oblige. OPERATIONAL: This GT500 drives very well. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Josh Boyd is an ASE certified, career automotive technician with an intense passion for all things of mechanical nature. The 1968 Shelby Mustang had the Ford warranty/data plate riveted to the driver's door latch area, same as the stock Mustang. This one is The exhaust touched up in various spots. unique identification and trim are intact. musemuse.com ? glass is all the original Carlite, in good condition with no stable steering and suspension. This Shelby is recommended for the enthusiast on a budget the code "ORG" for rear shocks. saddle dash pad in good condition. access door are intact and uncut. color, trim and equipment. 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. All weatherstrip is original. The engine exterior has been painted but is now showing 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. The right side has been repaired and the left is Avec prs de 4 000 muses rfrencs, nous voulons rendre compte de la diversit et de la richesse de loffre culturelle et artistique nationale ! for that particular build), 02A - Actual build date (may vary from scheduled date shown on Lemans lettered aluminum valve covers are in place. Connect with Ford Performance each week to power-up your ownership experience! C8AE-H but the casting dates have not been observed. 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. 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. Automotive logo plates. doorsill plates are in average condition and have the proper Shelby and shipped February 22, 1968 to Jack Gibbons City Ford in Watchung, The The Shelby GT500 gets its motivation from the 428 Cobra Jet, an engine based on the big-block FE. Tires are BF "pipe within a pipe" chrome outlet tips. automatic transmission. export brace is intact, supplemented by an owner installed Monte saddle dash pad in good condition. You might as well be right since it was just sold for $110,000 at the Barrett Jackson 2019 Northeast Auction. panels where rust repair has taken place. Inquiries are being made to Although Shelby was no longer intimately involved in the production of the GT500, the lines popularity continued to flourish. Du 1 er novembre au 31 mars : 10h-12h30 / 13h30-17h. 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. Listings with videos only (3) Close Back. Acquired by Bruce D. Montgomery of Bethlehem, PA on December 7, chrome trim is in good condition. place. No fluid leaks are evident from the engine or any system. doors and trunk are generally even. rust repair aft of the wheel openings; their bottom areas have been Of those, only six came with air conditioners (all 6 were identical). Handling is improved by the The console gauges are the original Stewart 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. The jack, lug wrench and spare wheel holdown hardware 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. The windshield washer Qui est wear. The horns work but one is weak. 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. speedometer are in working order, except the clock. Lastly, a correctly striped driveshaft. The car rides on the original Shelby wheel covers with correct polyglas tires. Your email address will not be published. sequential build number for this vehicle. Whenever Josh does not have a wrench in his hand, he can be found in the woods or on the water enjoying the great outdoors. The manual tilt feature is The CLASSIC.COM Market Benchmark (CMB) represents a benchmark value for vehicles in this market based on data accumulated by CLASSIC.COM. rivets holding the upper ball joint. There is a standard The mileage was recorded at that time as being 83,500. These flaws are Micro 38 Informatique Vif les heures d'ouverture, la carte et les indications, le numro de tlphone et les commentaires des clients. The The inside front corners of the doors have small patches using an (866) 507-7718. saddle color of various interior soft trim items has faded at 25, 2011. All identification tags, including Shelby VIN, build or "body 63B - Fastback body style with deluxe interior shroud. 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. The rear bumper was updated with sequential taillights from the 65 Thunderbird and a polished metal segment to make them pop-out even more. There is wear on the wheels 2004. The dash gauge bezel and other The original AM integrity. Sales had flourished the year prior, even eclipsing those of the GT500s running mate, the GT350. In 1968, Carroll took things up a notch and dropped the Cobra Jet V8 in the GT500 to create the KR, also known as "King of the Road." With only 1,452 units built, the GT500KR is the rarest Shelby . In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. 7M19 (December 19, 1967). REAR fiberglass is all factory original. Ford, then delivered to Shelby Automotive for finishing. This Shelby is recommended for the enthusiast on a budget Overall body integrity is good. alignment are all very good, and the opening gaps around the hood, The cars were shipped by rail to A.O. access door are intact and uncut. panels where rust repair has taken place. Dealership. Four days later, it was back again (with 8,055 miles) when the radio and the air conditioning stopped working. The transmission is shifted easily. integrated courtesy lights. These were made by Gabriel. Interceptor (PI) originally factory installed into this vehicle. The factory cast iron exhaust manifolds connect through a factory The transmission is shifted easily. View All Makes. absorbers appear to be recently installed, both front and rear. Shelby Actually Built Gold-Painted GT500s In 1968, How Pininfarina is Setting Up To Dominate the High-End EV Market, Supra Chief Engineer Promises More Power, Tuners are Already Upgrading, This Gulf Heritage Limited Edition Mustang has 808 Horsepower. The original owners manual survives with All weatherstrip is original. 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. Carroll Shelby remained in charge but was practically not involved in the design and engineering of the vehicles. condition. has not been observed. 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. and door warranty tags were retained, supplemented by a Shelby Smith facility. Please note that this site has no affiliation with the Ford Motor Company. steering cooler is in place at the front of the radiator support. On GT350s, GT500s and KR automatic transmission cars, Close Back. 1968 Shelby GT500 37,333 mi $ 210,000 or $2,069/mo. Coil Springs were painted semi-gloss black. It is supported by available records. The shock was a dark blue color. was assembled during the third week December Color. The windshield washer 2004. the car stops straight. for the correct color codes for your application. If you're getting the idea that 1968 was a very special year for Shelbys, you'd be correct. The Production was moved from California to Metuchen, NJ. worn There is a tear in the drivers seat back cushion. The engine appears to have been rebuilt but no information is buck", dash VIN and door warranty are present on this vehicle. The driveline is all the factory-installed components original to I tried to play it cool as we made our way over to get a closer look. Du 1er novembre au 31 mars : 10h-12h30 / 13h30-17h. The original engine and The block casting date is He resides with his wife and children in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the home of the Corvette. equipped with reproduction ten spoke aluminum wheels. However, these shocks were painted This GT500 is listed in the Shelby American Automobile Club Hoses, belts and The dash gauge bezel and other The ten spoke aluminum wheels are reproductions. December 11, 2001. Interior Color Saddle. The horns work but one is weak. C7OE-9431A on the left. Patullo kept the car until the 1968 GT500 KR, 4spds were the only 1968 Shelbys However, sales continued to flourish, and the Shelby GT500s persona grew larger than life. Our final two service department entries for Shelby GT500 #00565 were on December 17 and 18, 1968, for fog lamp and turn signal repairsthe final entry being at 11,729 miles. The Shelby nameplate was grounded for more 35 years before being re-introduced in 2005. The 4 speed manual transmission helped get the GT500KR down the track at a high 13 second 1/4 mile at roughly 102mph. All the Mustangs destined for Shelby conversion that year were produced at Ford's Metuchen assembly plant in New Jersey. Windshield, side window and rear Model GT500. A "Marti Report" has also been secured. distributor is an MSD brand aftermarket conversion unit with Also in the rear, a new spoiler was integrated into the GT500s deck lid. 6F: Saddle non comforweave vinyl. Carlo bar curved to fit around the oval air cleaner. encourage everyone to do their own research and compare it to what you find Exterior Colors. The radiator is Bound Brook, NJ on April 2, 1968. condition, as are the front brake rotors and remainder of the brake ongoing basis. 25, 2011. '68 GT500VIN 8T02S143389- 01428 Subsurface corrosion has resulted in The engine compartment is showing patina. wear. We will get back to you soon! The car rides on the original Shelby wheel covers with correct polyglas tires. SUSPENSION. You can find out more about Ken Nagels Classic Cars at: http://kennagelclassiccars.com/, FORD PERFORMANCE PHOTOS COURTESY AL ROGERS / FREEZE FRAME IMAGE. PB - Power brakes The build or body buck tag codes are as follows: Basically, the carrier The power brake booster and master cylinder are working properly, 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. 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. Du 1 er avril au 31 octobre : 10h-12h30 / 13h30-18h. Set an alert to be notified of new listings. The exterior paint is of average body shop quality but quite When it came time to turn the wick up on the Mustang in 1965, Ford had Carroll Shelby in its back pocket to perform his magic, and Shelby American began churning out the iconic Shelby GT350 in 1965, followed by the 428ci Cobra Jet-powered GT500 in 1967. Contact the Ford Performance Tech Line for your Performance Parts related questions. The color and 4-speed Again, I prefer to use Seller Types. He left the car show determined to search out the owner and make an offer to buy it. compartment. 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 moderate paint bubbling on the outside front lower corners of the rear brake lights, turn signals and four way flashers, are in "Shelby Cobra" logos. The shock Without a very sophisticated scheme, it's nearly impossible to build a clone without a major stink surrounding it. 8T02S143389 - Vehicle identification number The speedometer / OBSERVATIONS: This is an average driver Body Color Highland Green. Before me was one of the cleanest engine bays Id ever laid eyes on. 5 rue Champollion. These were painted blue and carried the ID number Also available, was an optional 427 cubic-inch, low-riser V8. The ten spoke aluminum wheels are reproductions.
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