Fans of early Ford Mustangs should mark May 17 on their calendars as an original 1968 Ford Shelby GT500KR will cross the auction block at aThe car, whose chassis number ends in 03397, is one of only two examples originally painted in a shade known as Special Light Orange. This one was kept in the U.S., having been first delivered to Courtesy Motors in Littleton, Colorado, while the other was shipped to the U.K. A copy of the original invoice is included with the sale.
It packed a Cobra Jet 428-cubic-inch V-8 together with a ram air intake, larger heads, and a revised intake manifold that combined to push output to some 400 hp. For insurance purposes, Ford claimed that the Cobra Jet 428 made just 335 hp, though even 400 hp may be a conservative estimate.This car also comes with a 4-speed manual and its original hubcaps which were restored by expert Mustang restorer Timothy Lee. Its interior features black leather trim and woodgrain on the dash.
No estimate is provided either, though another 1968 example was sold at a Mecum auction last year for $160,000. Mecum also auctioned off a 1968 convertible example last year for $215,000.was introduced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the original and came with a supercharged 5.4-liter V-8 good for 540 hp.
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