Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR 1968
General description :
Original Paint
Original interior
One Owner - Fully Documented
Unrestored KING of the ROAD
428-4V Cobra Jet Fastback
Factory Air
Time Capsule
LMC is proud to offer for sale this 1968 Shelby Mustang GT 500KR
Ford introduced the Mustang in April 1964 as a mid-year production sensation which quickly became the icon of a new breed of cars called ‘pony cars’. Today, a 'pillar of American automotive lore' and extraordinarily attractive, the Mustang has been capturing the hearts of drivers for over 50 years…however, the Shelby Mustang is the ultimate asphalt warrior from the blue oval stable.
Ford, with assistance from Carroll Shelby, put forward 'the next hot item in the street wars' with the 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Cobra Jet. The mean and powerful look was achieved by Shelby American through body modifications including extending the front end by three inches, adding a fiberglass hood with fully functioning dual front scoops and hot air extraction vents. It had a brand-new version of the 428 Police Interceptor engine fitted with improved-breathing heads and larger exhaust manifolds giving birth to the 428 CJ. The GT500 KR or "King of the Road" powered by a pavement eating Cobra Jet 428 engine was deviously rated at only 335 horsepower when in fact, it pumped out at least 400 horsepower. Powerful enough to send the GT500 KR from 0 to 60 mph in only 6.9 seconds with a 103 mph quarter-mile speed. Additionally, the KR had larger brakes, under-hood suspension bracing, and staggered rear shocks to reduce axle wind-up and wheel hop. At the time, Car Life magazine said “The car is so impressive, so intimidating to challengers, that there are no challengers”. Limited production and awesome power makes the 1968 GT500 KR one of the most collectible ’Stangs of all time.
This Factory “I” Code Lime Gold/Green with Black Decor interior rolled off the assembly line at the Metuchen N.J. plant on July 18, 1968. Subsequently, it was shipped to Bill Currie Ford in Tampa, Florida, on August 26, 1968 with a MSRP price of $5,422.46. Legendary Motorcar acquired this vehicle from the first and original owner from Brandon, Florida, who purchased his dream car on October 1, 1968. He passed along a binder, complete with the following preserved documents: original title, Shelby Cobra KR Spec Brochure, pictures, original Owner’s Manual, original Maintenance Folio, original Dealer Brochure, Florida Vehicle Inspections receipts during all his years of ownership and his ’68 Florida Plate for the KR that also bear many years of storage dust. Last but not least, pictures of the car when it was new with the owners baby son sitting on the hood, his wife and as well as himself with his new King of the Road. This fully documented factory Shelby according to the Marti Report was well equipped with the GT Equipment Group, Power Disc Brakes, Tilt-Away Power Steering Wheel, factory Selectaire - Air Conditioning, AM Radio, black Deluxe Mustang GT interior Décor Group with 140-mph Speedometer and 8000-rpm Tach, Trip Odometer, Sport Deck Rear Seat, and race inspired Roll Bar with Shoulder Harnesses. Under the Shelby ram air induction hood, lies the original 428 Cobra Jet with a single four barrel carburetor mated to a C-6 Select Shift automatic transmission with a 3.00 ratio conventional rear axle. Additionally, this Shelby retains the steel wheels and factory wheel covers as it came from the factory. A rare find in this factory original never restored state, this Shelby is in remarkably original condition inside and out. The car maintains its original paint, interior, chrome, drivetrain. With close inspection one car see so many factory original features seldom seen including; factory applied red oxide primer with body color overspray and blacked out pinch welds, final inspections marking can be found all around the undercarriage and the factory sloppy trunk finish. For a purest, such an interesting find to say the least, as these types of cars rarely come along. Original, never restored, fully documented one owner KR.
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1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Halton Hills by Legendary Motorcar for Not priced.
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Car type : Car Make : Ford Model : Mustang Model Version : Shelby GT500 KR Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1968 Location : Halton Hills
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About Ford
Ford, founded in 1902, has arguably changed the history of automotive world more than any other car manufacturer by introducing the first people's car Model T in 1908. They had produced more than 15 million cars by the end of the production in 1927, by which T had become obsolete.Ford launched the first low priced V8 engine powered car in 1932. 1932 V8 was an instant hit with superior handling and performance to many far more expansive cars of the day. No wonder 32 V8 Ford has become such a favourite among hot rodders around the world with 32 Deuce coupe as their icon.
During the war Ford completely shut down civilian vehicle production to dedicate all its resources to the Allied war efforts (1942-45) They used to build B-24 bombers, aircraft engines, jeeps, M-4 tanks, military trucks and Bren-gun carriers and more than 30,000 super-charged Rolls Royce Merlin V-12 engines for Mosquito and Lancaster bombers as well as P-51 Mustang fighters. After the war Ford cars in the USA got bigger and flashier along with their competitors. In the 60's Ford was back in the forefront again when introducing their commercial hit Mustang in 1964. Mustang was so popular the competition had to follow Ford's example and the ponycar phenomenon took over the US. Over the years the ponies grew some muscles until the oil crisis kill finally killed them off.
In the sixties Ford rushed into international motor sports scene with a fury. After unsuccessful Ferrari takeover, when Enzo Ferrari had cut the deal off with Henry Ford II making the latter absolutely boil with fury, Ford turned to Lola in UK to produce a Ferrari beating long distance racer after. The collaboration between Ford and Lola created the mighty Ford GT40 that absolutely beat Ferrari in Le Mans 24 numerous times.
In Europe, Ford introduced some of the most epic race and rally cars of the 60's based on humble family sedans; Cortina GT, Lotus Cortina, Escort Twin Cam, and Escort 1600RS with the iconic Cosworth BDA engines.
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