Vehicle Description
From evil '60s Trans Am racers to Fox Body SVOs, the Mustang camp
has ALWAYS offered a portfolio of unique options and fabled
powertrains. And in the world of specialty Mustangs, the name
Carroll Shelby has always been synonymous with extreme performance
and big exclusivity. If you can find a documented Shelby Mustang
that's been correctly restored and has all the right hardware, you
can get a serious, investment grade classic with an upward value
curve that never seems to end. And if you've ever dreamed of owning
a rare pony car that mixes a storied drivetrain with a solid
restoration, you've clicked the right icon!
CHURCHING UP THE SAAC REGISTRY
Built for only nine months, all 1968 Shelby Mustangs were produced
at Ford's Metuchen assembly plant and shipped as running knockdown
units to A.O. Smith in Ionia, Michigan. And this fully documented,
registry listed pony, sold through Koons Ford of Falls Church,
Virginia, presents an incredible opportunity to own a real
thoroughbred. The car's athletic bodywork looks solid and crisp,
showcasing traditional Shelby fiberglass that's both timeless and
enduring. That profile is sealed in a searing coat of correct
Sunlit Gold Metallic two-stage, which is finished to a level that
makes old school factory fodder envious. And clean Shelby stripes
perfectly complement storied GT500 call-outs.
The GT500 threw fuel on the muscle car fire by not only adding
power, but also introducing some of the coolest and most aggressive
Mustang styling cues ever created. At the leading edge of this
slick GT500, a bright chrome bumper dissects a correct Shelby
grille, which hangs stylish Lucas driving lamps between a prominent
"SHELBY" script, stainless-trimmed headlights and recessed parking
lamps. At the top of that grille, twisting lanyards lead the eye
past a lightweight fiberglass hood to factory-tint glass that's
seated between straight frames, small wipers and correct mirrors.
At the sides of that glass, correct Shelby fender caps join
dent-free rocker guards to cage correct Shelby scoops, flashy
Shelby emblems and traditional door handles. And at the back of the
car, a lightweight Shelby decklid hangs a second "SHELBY" script
over Shelby taillights, a Cobra fuel filler, FoMoCo reverse lamps
and a second chrome bumper.
4, 2 & 8
Lift the hood and you'll find 428 cubic inches of legendary Cobra
Jet V8 that's been completely rebuilt from its big Holley 4-barrel
all the way down to its correct C6ME-A casting number. Long
regarded as one of the most iconic mills ever created,
factory-supplied Cobra Jets utilized a strengthened medium block,
heavy-duty rods, a nodular crankshaft, and larger valves and ports
to produce an advertised 335 horsepower. At the top of the engine,
a long Cobra air cleaner drops wind through a high performance Ford
intake. At the sides of that intake, cast iron heads hang
crinkle-finish Cobra LeMans valve covers between a polished FoMoCo
breather and traditional, cast iron exhaust manifolds. The fires
get lit by a factory distributor, which sequences sparks through
loomed Autolite Radio Resistance plug wires. Cooling comes courtesy
of a stock radiator, which circulates water through pliable
Autolite hoses. Charging is provided by a familiar Autolite
alternator. And aesthetically, the clean engine bay appears very
close to original, featuring an even combination of Satin Black and
Ford Blue paint.
AS IT WAS
Take a look under this awesome GT500 and you'll find clean floors
that have been restored to all their factory glory. Just aft of the
legendary V8, a tough C6 3-speed slings power to a correct Ford
9-inch. At the front of the car, factory control arms hang a
correct sway bar and factory power steering between correct power
disc brakes. At the back of the car, stiff springs hang
traditional, power-assisted drums at the edges of a leak-free fuel
tank. In the middle of the car, aluminized exhaust funnels spent
gases through slim resonators, a transverse muffler and polished
stainless tips. And at the edges of the car, slick 10-spokes spin
225/60R15 BF Goodrich Radial T/As in front of 235/60R15 BF Goodrich
Radial T/As.
SHELBY LUXURY
Between the doors, a correct Black interior blends seamlessly with
this chariot's bright exterior paint. Fade-free seats ride
fade-free carpet between ornate door panels and a tight headliner.
The vintage dash is loaded with sporty telemetry and a retro Philco
AM radio. A cobra-branded console toggles a Cobra-branded shifter
behind small Stewart Warner accessory gauges. The driver spins a
traditional, wood-trimmed steering wheel. And, like most first
generation Mustangs, this Shelby's design and detailing is
impressive proof that Ford definitely had some of the best interior
stylists in the business.
As one of Dearborn's best combinations of performance and style,
well-restored Shelbys present an excellent opportunity for savvy
investors. That opportunity is substantially increased when the
car's history and authenticity are so thoroughly documented. This
registry-listed coupe, wrapping killer aesthetics in a correct
restoration, is an ideal candidate for rounding out ANY
enthusiast's collection!
HIGHLIGHTS
Fully documented Shelby GT500 that's benefitted from a detailed,
ground-up restoration
Listed in the SAAC Registry
Correct 428 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8
Correct C6 3-speed automatic transmission
Correct nodular 9-inch rear axle
Correct power steering
Correct power front disc and rear drum brakes
Correct Black Knitted Decor interior
Correct Sunlit Gold Metallic paint with black and white Shelby
stripes
Correct Shelby 10-spoke wheels
Original Build Sheet and Dealer Invoice
Title copy, registrations and service records from the car's first
owner
Deluxe Marti Auto Works Report
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
