1968 Ford Shelby GT500 KR Convertible

8T03R199223-02334roadUnited States

Engine: 428 cu. in. (7.0L) Cobra Jet V8, ~335 bhp (factory-rated), ~400 bhp actual, 440 lb-ft torque
Colour: Acapulco Blue

A 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible finished in Acapulco Blue, powered by the 428 Cobra Jet V-8 and fitted with a C6 automatic transmission. Originally retailed in Monroe, Louisiana, the car passed through several owners before entering Carroll Shelby's personal collection — a tenure confirmed by a signed letter and SAAC registry documentation. Subsequently acquired and carefully maintained by the Kughn Collection, it presents as a high-quality restoration with factory-correct details throughout.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold US$203,500
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1968 →Factory delivery
Anthony Green
partial documentation
Original purchaser, car delivered through Rivers Ford dealership in Monroe, Louisiana.
→ 1996-03-01Acquisition unknown
John Czcsnowski
partial documentation
Listed the car for sale in March 1996 at a price of $69,000.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Stuart Lasseigne
partial documentation
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Dave Matthews
partial documentation
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Carroll Shelby
full documentation
Retained the car in his personal collection; SAAC Registrar records confirm his Bel Air, CA address as a former owner. A letter signed by Shelby confirms his personal affection for the vehicle.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Howard O'Brian
full documentation
Based in Davisburg, Michigan; received a signed personal letter from Carroll Shelby upon acquiring the car.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
Mr. and Mrs. Kughn
full documentation
Car had undergone a high-quality restoration prior to their purchase; they maintained it in excellent condition. Mr. Kughn conducted ownership research through Ford Motor Company contacts.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
Comprehensive restoration carried out to a very high level of fit, finish, and correctness prior to Kughn family ownership; includes correct under-hood finishes, proper battery, and recreated chalk assembly-line markings reflecting 1968 factory practice.
Restoration pre-dates the Kughn acquisition; the interior remains tight and near-fresh, and panel gaps are described as excellent.

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