Vehicle Description
1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 for sale! Motorcar Classics is proud to
offer this exceptionally rare and highly original 1968 Mustang
Shelby GT500 Convertible. This stunning vehicle is finished in the
iconic Highland Green exterior, complemented by a pristine black
interior and a white power convertible top. With only 6,510 miles
on the odometer, this GT500 is a true collector's dream,
maintaining its originality and factory specifications. It sits on
correct Shelby 10-spoke wheels wrapped in Goodyear Speedway raised
white letter tires. The original Shelby body appointments,
including fog lamps, emblems, and chrome and stainless trim, are in
excellent condition.Inside, the car boasts an original black decor
bucket seat interior. It includes a center console with woodgrain
trim, the Interior Decor Group, a correct shifter, a tilt-away
steering column, a tachometer and trip odometer, the Visibility
Group, an AM radio, and the original steering wheel.Under the hood
lies the original matching-numbers 428 Police Interceptor (PI) V8
engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The car features
a 9-inch rear with a 3.50 axle ratio and limited-slip differential.
Performance highlights include Cobra valve covers and air cleaner,
power steering, power front disc brakes, and an extra cooling
package. The undercarriage is in excellent condition, with original
floor plans, frame rails, torque boxes, and trunk overhangs. This
GT500 is in the Shelby Registry and comes with a Marti report.This
1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible is one of only 402 produced, making
it a highly sought-after piece of automotive history. The car has
been meticulously preserved, maintaining its original sheet metal
and factory specifications. It is a testament to the craftsmanship
and performance that Carroll Shelby and Ford Motor Company brought
to the muscle car era.
