1968 Ford Shelby GT500 KR Fastback

8T02R215871roadUnited States

Engine: 428ci OHV V8 Cobra Jet, single four-barrel carburetor, 400 bhp at 5,600 rpm
Colour: Special Order yellow with black accents

The 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Fastback (chassis 8T02R215871) is one of the most sought-after muscle cars of the classic era, powered by a 428 cubic-inch Cobra Jet V8 and built at Ford's Metuchen plant. Completed ahead of schedule in June 1968, it is among a small group finished in Special Order Yellow paint and was originally retailed through a Michigan Ford dealership. The car has undergone a thorough, factory-correct nut-and-bolt restoration and is supported by a Deluxe Marti Report and Ford factory documentation.

Ownership

2022-01-27Auction sale
Sold US$152,500
Bonhams catalogue lot →
→ 1968-10-20Factory delivery
Ray Whitfield Inc (selling Ford dealer, Taylor, Michigan)
full documentation
Taylor, Michigan Ford dealership through which the car was retailed on October 20, 1968, per Marti Report documentation.
Date unknown
San Diego-based collector and broadcast media executive
partial documentation
Consignor had recent service and maintenance carried out by San Diego professionals, including drivetrain, cooling, ignition, and A/C updates, while preserving factory-correct appearance throughout.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Restoration
Comprehensive nut-and-bolt restoration carried out to factory-correct specification, preserving original interior trim, Special Order Yellow paintwork, correct decals, finishes, and properly plated engine bay hardware.
Restoration aimed at replicating the car's condition as delivered from the Metuchen plant in 1968.
—Engine rebuild
San Diego-based professionals
Engine service performed, including carburetor rebuild, fuel pump replacement, and installation of a Pertronix electronic ignition system.
—Mechanical
San Diego-based professionals
Transmission service completed alongside driveshaft refurbishment, steering box replacement, and conversion of the factory SelectAire air conditioning system to R-134a refrigerant.
—Mechanical
San Diego-based professionals
Fitment of an aluminium radiator, and mounting of new radial tyres on the original 10-spoke aluminium Shelby wheels.

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