1968 Ford SHELBY GT500 FASTBACK

Vehicle Description 1968 Ford SHELBY GT500 FASTBACK $249,999 Fully restored, this 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 is a highly desirable example of one of America's most iconic performance cars. One of only 1,020 GT500 fastbacks produced for the 1968 model year, this Shelby was assembled at Ford's Metuchen, New Jersey factory on January 15, 1968. The car is finished in its distinctive Highland Green® with GT500 side stripes, giving it the unmistakable appearance that has made the 1968 Shelby Mustang such a sought-after collector automobile. The 1968 Shelby GT500 was designed with aggressive styling and a number of unique performance-oriented features that distinguished it from the standard Mustang. This example retains the signature Shelby appointments, including the distinctive ducktail rear spoiler, fender extensions, sail-panel air scoops, quarter-panel air scoops, and fiberglass ventilated hood with ram-air scoop. The combination of the Highland Green exterior, GT500 side stripes, and muscular Shelby bodywork gives the car an unmistakable presence from every angle. Under the hood is a 428ci V8, factory equipped with a four-barrel Holley carburetor and rated at 360 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. Power is routed to the rear wheels through a three-speed automatic transmission and a 3.50 rear axle ratio, providing the strong acceleration and effortless cruising characteristics expected from a big-block Shelby. This particular GT500 was originally ordered with the desirable Extra Cooling Package, adding further significance to its documented factory configuration. The 428ci engine was rebuilt as part of the car's comprehensive restoration. The Shelby's performance-oriented chassis features the upgraded suspension equipment associated with the GT500, including heavy-duty coil springs and an anti-roll bar up front, along with heavy-duty leaf springs in the rear. Power steering provides easier handling while retaining the character of a classic American performance car, and stopping power comes from power-assisted front disc brakes with rear drums. The car sits on aluminum 10-spoke 15-inch wheels fitted with Shelby Cobra center caps and Goodyear Speedway tires measuring E70-15, completing the period-correct Shelby appearance. Inside, the GT500 features its factory-specified black knitted Décor bucket seats, along with the Visibility and Interior Décor Groups and a Sport Deck rear seat. Additional equipment includes a tilt-away steering column, AM radio, tachometer, and trip odometer. The woodgrain steering wheel fronts a classic instrument cluster featuring a 140-mph speedometer and 8,000-rpm tachometer, along with gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and amperage. The interior combines the distinctive styling of a late-1960s Shelby with the instrumentation and features expected from a high-performance automobile of the era. Around 2015, this Shelby underwent a comprehensive restoration by Leadfoot Muscle Cars in Holland, Michigan, with more than $140,000 invested in the project. The restoration included complete disassembly of the vehicle, metal repairs, repainting, rebuilding the engine, and replacing trim items. The substantial scope of the restoration and investment went well beyond a simple cosmetic refurbishment, addressing the car's body, mechanical components, finish, and trim to bring this GT500 back to an exceptional standard. A Deluxe Marti Report, which documents the vehicle's original factory configuration, is included with the car. With its documented history, extensive restoration, desirable factory specifications, and iconic Shelby styling, this 1968 GT500 is a distinctive example of one of America's most legendary performance cars and is ready to be enjoyed by its next owner. For additional info or to view this vehicle contact LRA Auto Sales today at 215-781-3790 or email us at [email protected].