For Sale at Auction: 1968 Shelby GT500 in Scottsdale, Arizona

This 1968 Shelby GT500 is powered by a 428 CJ engine. Built on December 4, 1967, this early-production example is one of only 55 produced in its specific color and trim combination. It is verified by a Marti Report and confirmed in the Shelby Registry. Originally sold new at Al Grillo Ford, a known high-performance Ford and Shelby dealership that retailed more than 70 Shelbys in 1968, this car retains notable provenance connected to that dealership. The Shelby Registry notes that while the car was held at the dealership prior to sale, the original carburetor and air cleaner assembly were stolen and replaced through an insurance claim. After purchasing the car new, the original owner upgraded it using later components, including a Cobra Jet engine and a conversion from the factory automatic transmission to a 4-speed manual transmission. Factory options include power steering, power brakes, tilt-away steering wheel, fold-down rear seat and factory tachometer with trip odometer. The car is finished in its factory-correct Wimbledon White exterior color. Documentation includes the original Build Sheet, owner's manual, Polaroid photographs from the 1980s documenting its single repaint, and original maintenance receipts from Ford dealerships and service stations dating through the 1980s. According to the original owner's records, the car was placed into long-term storage during the 1990s and has remained well-preserved since, residing in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Texas before its offering at Barrett-Jackson. This early-production GT500 retains its authenticity, documented provenance and original ownership history as confirmed by factory records and the Shelby Registry.