Vehicle Description
As Shelby automobile production transferred to Ford Motor Company
in 1968, the GT500 got aggressive new styling cues. For the first
time, convertible variants of the GT350 and GT500 were available.
Still, Shelby unleashed an additional variant: the GT500KR "King of
the Road." Powered by a 428ci Cobra Jet engine, the KR came
equipped with under-hood bracing and staggered rear shocks. Bearing
Shelby serial #2525 and listed in the SAAC Registry, this 1968
Shelby GT500KR convertible is one of 518 produced. Of those, it is
one of only 41 factory-finished in Wimbledon White. The vehicle was
sold new to JB Depriest in Birmingham, AL, in May 1968 and was
fitted with dealer-installed air conditioning. One repaint in
Wimbledon White was applied to the Shelby, which retains the
original black-bucket-seat interior and matching-numbers 428ci
Cobra Jet V8 engine. Other choice highlights include a C6
Select-O-Matic transmission, 3.50 Traction-Lok rear axle, tilt-away
steering wheel and power-assisted brakes, steering and convertible
top. The vehicle has documented ownership history from its
inception, including copies of previous titles, the original Build
Sheet and sales order sheet, the original Shelby invoice, and
listing in the Shelby Registry. Acquired for the Mile High
Collection in 2015, this GT500KR was in a private collection for
the prior 12 years. Highly original with documented history, this
one-of-41 Wimbledon White 1968 Shelby GT500KR convertible
exemplifies the original "King of the Road" concept. From the
Mile-High Collection.
