Vehicle Description
1968 Shelby Cobra GT500 Fastback This incredibly original and
authentic example is one of only 1140 Fastback GT500s produced. Its
fully documented with the Shelby Order Form, Shelby Invoice, Window
Sticker, Marti Report and Shelby Registery from SAAC. It has had
only 3 owners from new and they are all known. The car was
delivered new in Maitland, Florida and has been fastidiously cared
for throughout its life. The quality of this example is clearly
evident by the presence of its original body panels and floors. The
car is very well equipped with the following features and options:
428-4V Cobra Jet Engine, Date Coded 9C7 (March 7, 1969) 42,037
miles Candy Apple Red Black Knitted D�cor Bucket Seats 3.50 rear
Axle Four-Speed wide Ratio Transmission Power Disc Brakes Power
Steering Shoulder Harness Fold Down read seat Tilt-Pop Steering
Wheel Extra Cooling package Deluxe Interior W/ Center Console Gauge
Package Competition Handing Package Tinted Glass Aluminum 10-Spoke
Wheels The car presents beautifully in its original Candy Apple Red
exterior with White stripe and Black interior. These are its
original colors. The paint was refreshed in the 1990s and remains
excellent with very minor blemishes from age and careful use. There
is an isolated area on the rear passenger quarter panel that has
been rubbed thin. The interior is in its original colors and
configuration and its in excellent condition. The mileage as shown
is 42,037. While we have no way to certify this as original, the
previous owner believes it to be accurate. The original AM radio
was removed from the car. It was replaced with a modern unit,
remote CD changer and upgraded speakers.The original, uncut rear
interior panel is included with the car. The engine compartment
looks amazing. The engine paint and finishes are excellent. The
undercarriage looks great with clean, corrosion free suspension and
undercoated floors. The aluminum 10 spoke wheels look great and
they are wrapped in Goodyear polyglas tires. There is also a spare
set of Torque Thrust style American Racing wheels and Radial tires
that are included with the sale. In addition, the car has a set of
owners manual books in the glove compartment. The 1968 GT500 is an
iconic Shelby with all of the muscle, horse power and torque you
expect. This car is a blast to drive! Its engine sounds amazing
revving through the gears and never misses a beat. The suspension
is sure footed and tight. All of the systems are well sorted and
properly operational. Enjoy the summer in one of the most
incredible muscle cars ever produced, this GT500.
