1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible
- Engine
- 428ci (7.0L) OHV V8, single Holley four-barrel carb, 335 bhp at 5,600 rpm
- Colour
- Candy Apple Red with black convertible top
A 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible finished in Candy Apple Red with a black vinyl interior and black convertible top, powered by the 428ci Cobra Jet V8 mated to a three-speed automatic transmission. One of only 402 standard GT500 convertibles produced that year, it was delivered new to Gotham Ford in New York City and has accumulated approximately 83,000 miles believed to be original. The car retains its factory options including power steering, power brakes, an extra cooling package, and Shelby 10-spoke wheels.
Ownership
- 2026-01-23Auction saleSold US$102,500
- 1968 →Factory deliveryGotham Ford, New York Cityfull documentation
Initial delivery point for the vehicle per the accompanying Marti Report; served as the Ford dealership through which the car entered retail ownership.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
No maintenance or restoration records.
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