Vehicle Description
You're looking at a real-deal and expertly restored 1968 Ford
Mustang Shelby GT500 - and it even has the paperwork to prove its
legacy. So while you look over the bright paint, detailed interior,
four-on-the-floor, and performance big block V8, we already know
the everlasting appeal of a rare and speedy machine that has been
finished to this caliber.
The original generation Shelby GT500 is one of the most
sought-after Mustangs around because it was never bashful about its
sense of speedy style. The custom fiberglass hood, functional side
scoops, spoiler rear deck lid, and the sequential taillights - it
all makes an impressive statement. And with a full restoration in
2008, there was a big investment in keeping that bold style looking
great. The factory-correct Candyapple Red has an amazing luster in
the sunshine thanks to a professional hand laying down a modern
clearcoat. The distinctive full white stripe package was laid down
with the same care. So the sunlight loves to dance evenly across
the crisp sheetmetal. This true GT500 gets the details right with
the hood locks, snake-bitten badges (including on the gas cap,) and
iconic Shelby 10-spoke alloy wheels with the correct-style Goodyear
Speedway small letter tires. So yes, they really took the time to
keep this one looking correct.
The black bucket seat interior is clean and pristine, including the
seat covers, door panels, and dash pad. Basically, this one feels
factory correct right down to the folding rear seat. It wouldn't
feel like a proper GT500 without features like the woodgrained
two-spoke steering wheel (on a tilt-away column,) roll bar, full
harnesses, and full gauge cluster, including the oil pressure and
alternator readouts below the AM radio. Of course, one piece that
will really impress everyone who looks inside is Carroll Shelby's
signature on the dash.
Under the hood is exactly what you want to see. This is Ford's big
428 cubic-inch V8 borrowed from the Police Interceptor package.
This is believed to be the original motor, and you can see there
has been a huge investment here during the restoration. The bold
blue block, hallmark fined air cleaner, matching valve covers,
correct decals, and all the correct components looking so fresh
make this engine bay award-worthy all on its own. Plus, the solid
investment here also means this one fires up easily with a
ferocious roar from the dual exhaust. But don't just hear the
sound; follow its path in the undercarriage photos. There you'll
see more of the clean look and proper red oxide underside. The big
four-barrel carburetor gives this big block serious power for the
road. And they even upgraded this to a four-speed manual
transmission so you get to have the ideal control over it all. Add
in the sports suspension, power steering, and front disc brakes,
this bright GT500 ready to take on any asphalt.
An important car like this needs the right paperwork to back it up.
That's why the sale comes with the Shelby order sheet, Shelby
invoice, and Marti Report. This is rarity restored with the respect
it deserves, so if you're a true enthusiast, call today!