1968 Shelby GT500KR Fastback 428 Cobra Jet V8

1968 Shelby GT500KR Fastback #03512

Candy Apple Red. 428CJ. C6 Automatic. 3. 50:1 Traction Lok Axle. 60. 00 miles.

I purchased the car in 2012 from the previous owner who had owned it for 21 years.   It was inspected and authenticated by a leading Shelby expert and SAAC concourse judge.   This is an original body panel/fiberglass car that was rotisserie restored in the late 90's using a single stage Glasurit enamel paint that still looks perfect.   There have only been 3. 00 miles put on this car since that restoration.   Since I have owned the car I have had the Interior. Motor. Rear End and many additional components rebuilt/restored by a leading Shelby expert.   When I acquired the car it was incredibly well sorted out and had all of the hard to find original KR parts present.   The CJ motor that was in the car was a late 67 block and I was able to source a May 68 CJ block and April heads (car is a June 8 build) so I decided to have a more correctly dated motor built for the car.   There have been less than 300 miles put on this motor since it's rebuild.   This car runs and drives beautifully.   Some of the details of the car:

o   Newly rebuilt 428 CJ- 490 ft/lb torque (reinforced main webs and C scratch on back of motor)

o   Newly rebuilt rear end- Correct Case/ Daytona Pinion/ 31 Spline axles

o   C6 Transmission was rebuilt by previous owner in 2001- Correct cast iron tailshaft/ R Servo

o   Correct C80F-9510AB Carburetor (newly rebuilt). Carter X fuel pump. C80F-D Distributor. OEM Starter Delay. OEM air cleaner snorkel/ heat shield/ s tube

o   Correct OEM Lucas fog lamps/ lenses stamped ‘England'

o   Thermactor smog system- OEM except tubes and long hose

o   New Fuller Exhaust system

o   Car won 2nd Place at SAAC 34 Popular Vote Car Show

o   Featured in 1983 issue of Mustang Monthly

o   Original Build sheet. Framed Marti Report. All tags are correct and attached to car- VIN. Shelby. Door. Buck

Details of Recent Work Completed:

Fresh Interior Restoration completed by leading Shelby restorer:

·        All parts are refurbished OEM or NOS except:

o   Front & Back seats- Used SMS correct comfortweave and NOS sierra grain over OEM frames.   Still have original seats in good condition on original frames.

o   Console- Mustang Pony Cars replacement console with NOS SW gauges and Original Ash Tray from original console.   Still have original and complete console in fair/ good condition with original SW gauges

o   Reproduction: Carpet. Door Sills. Sill Plates. interior courtesy lights. lower door grilles. door pulls (excellent custom reproduction decals). fog light switch. headlight switch bezel

·        Restored/Replaced OEM/ NOS:

o   Replaced Dash Pad w/ excellent condition OEM pad

o   Replaced Door Panels w/ excellent condition NOS

o   Replaced Arm Rests w/ excellent condition NOS

o   Rechromed Original Window Cranks

o   Rechromed Original Door Levers

o   Original Dash Bezels rechromed an new woodgrain

o   Restored Original Steering Wheel/ Horn Pad/ Insert

o   Rebuilt Tachometer

o   Correct Excellent/NOS Philco AM Radio

o   Restored Original Seatbelts

o   Restored Original Sail Panel Grilles

o   NOS rearview mirror

New Complete Concourse Wiring Harnesses

New Complete Fuller Exhaust System

Complete Motor Installation and Detail

Engine Bay Detail

Undercarriage respray 

Fresh Motor Rebuild & Mechanical

·        428 CJ rebuilt by R&R Motorsports. Benton IL- Completed 9/13

o   Correct Dated May 68 CJ block (June 8 build shelby) bored . 020 (C sand scratch casting on back of motor)

o   March 30/April 1 CJ Heads C80E 6090N

o   May 68 C80E-9425-C Intake Manifold

OEM CJ Exhaust manifolds powder coated

May 68 Waterpump rebuilt

Rebuilt Rearend w/ new gears

Correct C80F 9510 AB list 4168 (861 date) carb restored by Joe Bunetic

Rebuilt original power brake booster

Rebuilt Starter

Rebuilt original alternator

Restored C80E-C fan clutch

Rebuilt Steering Box

New Brake/Trans lines 

Call Bob @ 847-757-9038

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