1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR Convertible

1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR Convertible offered at online auction by Repo Vehicle Holdings. Bank-sourced car with a clear title, VIN history report, no buyer fees and a 30-day return window. Open bidding with the full bid history visible.

This 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR is one of 518 convertibles produced for the model year, and it was first sold in Minnesota and was shortly thereafter relocated to California, where it was registered through the mid 1990s. The car was specified in Candyapple Red with black Luxury upholstery, a powered black soft top, the Interior Décor, Visibility, and GT Equipment groups, power steering and front disc brakes, shoulder harnesses, a tilt-away steering wheel, an AM radio, and a tachometer. It is powered by a 428ci Cobra Jet V8 linked with a three-speed automatic transmission and a Traction-Lok limited-slip differential, and modifications consist of ceramic-coated headers, an MSD billet distributor, an Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold, an Edelbrock water pump, and a Holley 770-cfm carburetor.

The GT500KR was added to the Shelby American lineup mid-way through the 1968 model year and shared its styling with the GT500 but was fitted with a higher-powered 428ci Cobra Jet engine.

Exterior design elements include an SMC fiberglass hood with a functional scoop, grille-mounted Lucas lights, a rear spoiler, sequential taillights, and air scoops on the quarter panels.

The car was specified in Candyapple Red (T) with a powered black soft top. The rear window in the convertible top was replaced in July 2002.