LOT 192
1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible Chassis no. 8T03S169399-01980
Sold for US$140,000 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 192
Offered from the Golden State Muscle Car Collection
1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible
1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible
1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible
Chassis no. 8T03S169399-01980
Chassis no. 8T03S169399-01980
428ci 'Cobra Jet' OHV V8 Engine
Single Holley 4-Barrel Carburetor
335bhp at 5,600rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Front Independent Suspension, Rear Live Axle
Front Disc, Rear Drum Power Brakes
*Ford's luxurious, big-block powered ultimate Mustang
*Desirable 4-speed manual example
*Candy Apple Red over black vinyl interior and white top
*Equipped from new with power steering, power brakes, and tilt-column
*Acquired by the Golden State Muscle Car Collection in 2005
*Accompanied by an owner's manual and select service receipts
*Shelby 10-Spoke wheels and Lucas fog lamps
THE CAR OFFERED
In the late 1960s, Ford was feeling a bit left-behind in the frenzy of the muscle car wars. GM and Chrysler each had a whole array of big displacement engines available across their ranges, while Ford's best-selling Mustang was somewhat limited to by its compact dimensions to what could be wedged under the hood. The 1967 Mustang GTA 390 was a welcome boost, but it was hardly a match for Chevy's mighty SS 396.
The well-known Ford dealer Tasca Ford of Rhode Island took it upon themselves to do some tinkering, taking an S-code Mustang 390, and mating it with the 428 cubic-inch Interceptor engine, with blisteringly quick results. Ford was convinced with the results, tying in Shelby for the design and marketing of the new big-block Mustang, which became the Shelby GT500.
This beautiful GT500 Convertible offered from the Golden State Muscle Car Collection is a rare and highly collectible Shelby Mustang. According to published records, this is one of 402 standard GT500 convertibles built, making it nearly as rare as the KR, of which 318 were produced. Per the Shelby American World Registry, this car was delivered new to Broadway Motors of Kansas City, Missouri on March 28, 1968, with an in-service date noted just a few days later, on April 8, 1968. The Registry notes a previous owner as Mr. Ray Sherman of Prior, Oklahoma, and records on file show it was acquired by the Collection through noted West Coast dealer Symbolic Motors.
The Shelby body buck and Ford trim tags denote this car was finished from new in red with a white top, and black deluxe vinyl interior, as it is presented today. Other details include dual exhaust, tilt column, power steering, power brakes, sequential taillights, and a 4-speed manual transmission. Shelby 10-spoke wheels, white deco stripes, and Shelby bits like the fresh-air hood, quarter panel scoops, rear deck spoiler, and Lucas fog lamps complete brute-in-a-suit looks.
Compared to the hardcore, homologation special GT350 of 1965-66, the GT500 brought considerably more refinement and luxury to the Shelby name. Particularly in open air spec as offered here, the GT500 is a perennially collectible Shelby Mustang, and must have addition to any pony car stable.
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