Shelby GT500KR (1968)
for sale
Price: US $23,556.00
Price: US $23,556.00
SYA! | Show Your Auto | (800) 771-5281 Description Specs and Options Contact Photos Terms of Sale '68 Shelby GT500KR, Shelby American Super Snake Styling Reference Car!
This one was originally bound for Ford of Canada to D.A. Casey in Amherst, Nova Scotia but ultimately sold new in Detroit, MI by Floyd Rice Ford, delivered just ahead of Christmas on December 20th, 1968. The first owner is not known, but the subsequent owner of record, Wayne Carter, possessed the car from 1974 to 2004 according to the SAAC Registry. Previous title and bank loan history within this time period to corroborate this. In 1984, Mr. Carter parked her for a long, long nap showing 45, 000 on the odometer, painted Black at the time. The current owner purchased the car in 2005 and had her shipped to Las Vegas, NV and that is when things really began to get interesting.
The current owner, living in Vegas at the time, drove his black Shelby car over to the Shelby American Headquarters when he knew the Man in Black, Carroll Shelby himself would be present. Dashes were signed, hands were shaken, and photographs taken. But Carroll, ever the deal maker had something else in mind for this '68 GT500KR. He asked, What are you planning on doing with it besides drive the hell out of it? The owner replied, Well I want to have it restored and tuned run as well as anything on the street today can. Carroll told him that they could get that done for him if Shelby American could have the use of the car as a styling reference for the brand new Super Snake package they were putting together for the '07 Shelby GT500. A deal was struck, hands were again shaken and history was in the making.
The bad news was that the car was a color change. The good news is that this car was originally Candy Apple Red, and gratefully is again today. Bodywork, aside from the color change back to factory was limited to bringing some '70's vintage body repair up to the current state of the art. Floorpans and frame extensions are intact and solid. The driver's side quarter was replaced sometime during its life. The rest of the metal and fiberglass appear to be original.
The interior is remarkably original. Only what was worn beyond its service life was replaced. Modern stereo speakers remain installed if you can manage to play your music over the rumble of the 428 Cobra Jet.
The original motor and transmission received the Shelby Royal Treatment, the engine fully machined with modern Shelby signature cam, lifters, rockers, etc. When the car was finished, every Shelby American employee signed the top of the gas tank, a symbol of just how special this example is.
Shortly after its completion, it was invited to attend and won its class in the 2006 Las Vegas Concours D' Elegance. But make no mistake, this snake was built for you to go and drive the hell out of it!
Documentation on this car includes:
Marti ReportOriginal Broadcast SheetOriginal Shelby Automotive Order SheetOriginal Shelby Automotive Dealer InvoiceOriginal Factory Purchase OrderCurrent Owner's SAAC Registry Entry FormLetter of Release to Shelby American to use the car as a Styling Reference and Promo car for the '07 Shelby GT500 and Super SnakeBob Urdal LetterPhotos of Carroll Shelby signing the car (before restoration when it was black)Invitation to the Concours D' Elegance Las VegasPhotos of the car winning Gold at the Concours, the engine during rebuilt at Shelby American, Carroll again, and the car restored back to Red with matching Cobra Guitar.
TOP Specs and Options Stock #
434 Year
1968 Make
Shelby Model
GT500KR VIN
8T02R213370-04096 Mileage
146 Engine Size
428-4V Cobra Jet Cylinders
8 Fuel Delivery System Type
Single 4 Barrel Transmission Type
Automatic Floor Shift Transmission Spec
C4 Drivetrain
- Body Style
fastback Exterior Color
Candy Apple Red Interior Color
Black Seating Type
bucket Seating Material
Vinyl Center Console
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TOP Photos TOP Terms of Sale This vehicle is offered for sale locally, SYA reserves the right to end the auction at any time. SYA is NOT a dealer, this is a Private Party Sale. All Vehicle description/statements as well as verbal statements made by SYA, have come directly from the Seller and are accepted as reliable. The current Seller has reviewed and approved the content of this ad. SYA's only obligation with regard this ad and photos is to bring the high bidder and seller together. As the Buyer, you have the right to a Pre-Purchase Inspection. All vehicles are sold as is, where is. 10% deposit due SYA within 24hours of Auction end. Balance within 10 days or satisfactory inspection, whichever is first. All payments are payable in certified funds only, defined as bank wire, cash in person or cashiers check. In the event the Pre-Purchase Inspection yields that Seller has materially misrepresented the vehicle, Deposits are refundable within the 10 day inspection period. Click Here for Complete Bidding Guidelines and Terms of Sale.
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Used |
“Excellent - 80-89% of new condition. Shows minimal wear. High touch surfaces have small blemishes and/or flaws and plated finishes have dulled. Components may show patina and/or blemishes consistent with repeated show detailing, transport, occasional driving on dry roads and outdoor display.” |
Year: | 1968 | VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 8T02R213370-0409 |
Mileage: | 146 | Transmission: | Automatic |
Make: | Shelby | Body Type: | Other |
Model: | GT500KR | Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty |
Engine: | 428-4V Cobra Jet | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Drive Type: | RWD | Power Options: | Air conditioning |
Fuel Type: | Gasoline | Sub Model: | GT500KR |
For Sale By: | Private Seller | Exterior Color: | Red |
Disability Equipped: | No | Interior Color: | Black |
Doors: | 2 | Number of Cylinders: | 8 |
Cylinders: | 8-Cyl. |