1968 Shelby GT500 KR

8T02R215905-04135roadUnited States

Engine: 7.0L (428 cu in) V8 Cobra-Jet, ~400 bhp, ~440 lb-ft torque
Colour: Lime Gold

A 1968 Shelby GT500 KR — the 'King of the Road' — originally delivered new in Lime Gold to Stark Hickey Ford of Royal Oak, Missouri. Powered by the 428 Cobra-Jet engine, officially rated at 335 hp but producing an estimated 400 hp, the KR variant incorporated uprated cylinder heads, strengthened bottom end, larger brakes, and revised rear suspension. A Marti report documents factory options, and the car retains its original colour. Service records span a major restoration in 2009–2010 and further work in 2018.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold €109,250 (≈ $120K)
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
Date unknownFactory delivery
Stark Hickey Ford, Royal Oak
full documentation
Original delivering dealership; Marti report confirms factory options at the time of first delivery in Lime Gold finish.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

2009
Restoration
A comprehensive restoration carried out over 2009 and 2010, documented with a detailed itemised breakdown of work performed.
Service records accompanying the car include this restoration documentation.
2018
Service
Parts and servicing work totalling approximately €8,600 carried out to maintain the car in road-ready condition.
Receipts for this work form part of the documented history file.

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