1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR Fastback

Why This Car Is Special

We have a stunning 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR Fastback in a beautiful shade of candy apple red with white accent side stripes, and was ordered with Power Disc Brakes, Power Steering, Shoulder Harness, Fold Down Rear Seat, Radio-AM Push Button, Tilt Pop Steering Wheel, and of course the R-Code 428 cubic inch 4V CJ V.8 Engine with a Four-Speed Manual Transmission.

It has the Deluxe Marti Report (see pics) to substantiate that of the 4,451 1968 Shelbys, 1,571 were GT-500KRs, 1,053 of those were Fastbacks, Of them 530 came with Four-Speed Manual Transmissions, 84 of those were painted Candyapple Red, and 74 of those had Black Knit Vinyl Bucket Seats. 58 of them had 3.50 Traction-Lok Rear Axles. Of those, 6 were shipped to Northwestern Motors in Milwaukee WI. The 1968 Shelby GT500KR we have here #S8T02R216021-04252 is one of those Shelbys.

Features

1968 Shelby Cobra GT 500 KR Fastback

R-Code 428 cubic inch 4V CJ V8 Engine
Four-Speed Manual Transmissions
Factory blue painted engine block, heads, and intake
Factory blue open element ram air cleaner
Black finned aluminum Cobra Lemans valve covers
Cast iron exhaust headers
Power Disc Brakes,
Power Steering
3.50 Traction-Lok Rear Axle
Extra cooling package
Competition handling package
Restored black interior
Basic Vehicle price includes the black front bucket seats and rear matching seat, Heater and defroster, 4-speed manual shift, tachometer, trip odometer, integral, roll bar, oil pressure gauge, ammeter, black GT 500 floor mats, center console, deluxe Cobra steering wheel, factory gauge and dash package, wood grain on the dash and side panels, and even the trunk looks as new with its trunk mats, full size spare and wheel in place.
Shoulder Harness
Fold Down Rear Seat
Radio-AM Push Button
Tilt Pop Steering Wheel
Beautiful shade of candy apple red with white accent side stripes
The door data plate information reads with the serial Number 8T02R216021-04252 8 1968, Built Metuchen, Shelby 2-Door Fastback, R 428-4V CJ V.8 Engine and GT-500XR 216021 Serial Number.
Shelby hood and scoops
Side door scoops and fastback window scoops
Black grill
Hood pins
Functional hood scoops
Shelby American spoke chrome/polished wheels
Raised white letter BF Goodrich Radial TA performance tires

Mechanical

The R-Code 428 cubic inch 4V CJ V.8 Engine sitting in our Shelby was top-of-the-line back in the day and looks just as potent today.

It has the factory blue painted engine block, heads, and intake, the factory blue open element ram air cleaner, black finned aluminum Cobra Lemans valve covers, cast iron exhaust headers, and most other original parts.

It is backed up by the Four-Speed Manual Transmission, Power Disc Brakes, Power Steering, 3.50 Traction-Lok Rear Axle, and it rides on Shelby American spoke chrome/polished wheels and raised white letter BF Goodrich Radial TA performance tires.

Interior

The restored black interior Basic Vehicle price includes the black front bucket seats and rear matching seat, Heater and defroster, 4-speed manual shift, tachometer, trip odometer, integral, roll bar, oil pressure gauge, ammeter, black GT 500 floor mats, center console, deluxe Cobra steering wheel, factory gauge and dash package, wood grain on the dash and side panels, and even the trunk looks as new with its trunk mats, full size spare and wheel in place.

Exterior

Our stunning 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR Fastback in a beautiful shade of candy apple red with white accent side stripes, and really stands out above what most people think of when they think classic car. This is the highest car on the Shelby Ford Mustang food chain, and it shows it.

The door data plate information reads with the serial Number 8T02R216021-04252 8 1968, Built Metuchen, Shelby 2-Door Fastback, R 428-4V CJ V.8 Engine and GT-500XR 216021 Serial Number.

This Shelby GT500 KR Mustang looks super from any angle with Shelby hood and scoops, rocker panel white side stripe, side door scoops and fastback window scoops, moldings and just enough chrome and brightwork to tie it all together.

The front end of this 68 is killer with the black grill, hood pins, functional hood scoops, and it has a great look that is sure to get you noticed.

Conclusion

Mustangs are always popular, and the 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR Fastback we have here at Skyway Classics is one of the best we have ever had.

If you’re searching for a 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR Fastback you’re search is over!

So, give us a call at 941-254-6608.


Disclaimer

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