1968 SHELBY MUSTANG GT-500KR FASTBACK

KEY FACTS

• A genuine Shelby ‘King of the Road’ (KR) version of the Ford Mustang, which has been meticulously maintained and is presented in superb condition throughout.
• Under the bonnet sits the 7.0-litre ‘Cobra Jet’ V8, producing around 435bhp and 440lb-ft of torque, coupled with the three-speed automatic transmission.
• Over £50,000 worth of maintenance performed over the last ten years by Joe Macari.
• Imported to the UK and re-registered in 2011.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• One of 303 examples originally specified in Lime Gold and Black leather, though it has since been resprayed in Acapulco Blue.
• Factory fitted with a number of optional extras, including power steering, power front disc brakes, the GT Equipment Group, and the Sport Deck rear seat.
• Standard equipment included the competition handling package, a deluxe interior and the extra cooling package.
• Important framed Elite Marti Report and build sheets included, along with a large history file and recent maintenance invoices.
• GT Equipment Group
• Visibility Group
• Sport Deck Rear Seat
• Power Steering
• Power Front Disc Brakes
• Tilt-Away Steering Column
• AM Radio
• Interior Décor Group
• Tachometer and Trip Odometer
• Select-O-Matic Transmission

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Resprayed Acapulco Blue paintwork in excellent condition, with a few small stone chips to the bonnet and doors.
• Some light road rash on the lower sills.
• Black leather interior in superb condition, with minimal wear throughout.
• A few small paint chips on the door tops and interior sills, though the dashboard and switchgear controls are in great shape.
• All of the electrics are believed to work as they should.
• The most recent MOT test was on 14 November 2017 at 78,837 miles, which was a first-time pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its last scheduled maintenance was in July 2020 at 79,000 miles, where technicians at Joe Macari Classics carried out a significant mechanical service and check-over, at a cost of over £8,200.
• Over £50,000 of maintenance carried out in the last 10 years.

SUMMARY

This Shelby GT500 KR Fastback is an eye-catching piece of American muscle, with a desirable factory specification and which has been maintained with no expense spared. It is ready to get out and enjoy on the road immediately, and would make a sublime choice for any muscle car enthusiast or Shelby collector.

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