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1968 Shelby GT 500 KR Tribute 428 Cobra Jet

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  • Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Make: Ford
  • Model: Mustang
  • Type: Fastback
  • Trim: Shelby GT500 KR
  • Year: 1968
  • Mileage: 3,028
  • VIN: 8R02C106368
  • Color: Wimbelton White
  • Engine size: 428 Cobra Jet
  • Number of cylinders: 8
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: 3 Speed Auto
  • Drive type: RWD
  • Interior color: Blue and Wimbelton White
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 KR Description

This car started life as a regular 1968 fastback C code and was transformed into the Highest level of 68 mustang available in 68, the Shelby GT 500 KR (King of the road) with the legendary 428 Cobra jet, Aluminum Heads, Intake and water pump, together with the fibreglass, this car is light and fast.
Halfway through 1968, Shelby started building the KR with the 428 Cobra Jet, it was much faster and soon became the legend it is today.
Starting with the body: New Mexico car with zero rust issues, including quarters, floorboards, fenders, everything is original and zero rust. Carrying all its original panels, this was a perfect candidate for a KR build. When painted the front and rear end fibreglass was smoothed in, including the upper scoops to add to the sleek style.Doors shut like day one, with little effort(SEE YOUTUBE VIDEO OF CARVISIT :Rick Derksen channel on YOUTUBE, also you can see my 67 427 Side Oiler GT 500)
Drivetrain: 428 Cobra Jet (11.75:1 comp.) with Edelbrock Aluminum Heads, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Holley 770 Avenger, Edelbrock High Flow Aluminum water pump, cools this 428 nicely, Pertronics in original dist., FPA ceramic coated tri-wy Headers breath fire to the Flowmasters then out to the Quad tips. (Here the sound of this car on Youtube)New big Block Rad with flange, tons of airflow thru one of the most aggressive front ends on any Shelby ever. New C6 to a balanced driveshaft and off to the new 350 Posi, powder coated black onto new disc rear brakes to the 10 spoke Aluminum Shelby wheels on to thenearly new Michelins Car has 3028 miles since adding the guages (Not sure of actual mileage)
Interior: This combination really makes this car pop, matching the exterior is blue and white interior, this is simply awesome to experience in person. Shelby Cobra wood Steering Wheel with matching Shelby Cobra logo from Gas Gap, makes this an unbeatable combination. Factory 140mph and 8000 tach work perfect, sequential tail Lights work perfect, AM radio works perfect. Shelby wood shifter, Cobra Jet Dash emblem,Original GT 500 Console with Shelby stamping is perfect. Real Shelby rubber coated Roll bar and Shelby sill plates finish this tribute off inside.Randall quick ratio Rack & Pinion Power Steering, lowered suspension make this KR handle much more like a new car and add true enthusiast feel to this incredible package.
See a few videos of this car on youtube, Youtube channel: Rick DerksenI do have some addition Photos upon request
This Car is in Western Canada, is plated and has a clear title, runs great, no issues, this is the one guys, everyone that sees this car driving sees an original KRimagine you in this car, go to youtube and listen to this fire breathing 428 and all that KR magic.
Guys, take advantage of the great buy it now price. only $58k USD (Attention Canadian buyers: the buy it now is $58k USD funds )Buy with confidence, thank you for your interest, there are few original rust free body's available, this one is spectacular(Much better than most of the total re-bodied rusted cars that are out there, Get this one and get a real solid New Mexico car with all the future bragging rights of having the rare pleasureof owning such a treasure)
This is the one
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