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Fuel For Thought

probably the most recognized factory performance car in history

outlandish styling

Carroll Shelby is an icon in the industry

Incredible curb appeal

1 Specifications

Number built – 1,577 units

Construction – uni-body

Engine – 428 cubic-inch V8

Power/Torque – 335/440

Transmission – four-speed manual, three-speed automatic

Suspension front – independent ball joints, single lower control arm and upper a-type control arm with coil springs

Suspension rear – leaf springs

Steering – recirculating ball and nut

Brakes – 11.3-inch front disc brakes, 10 inch drums rear

Length/width/height – 183.6/70.9/51.8 inches

Wheelbase – 108 inches

Weight – 3,570 lbs.

0-60mph/quarter mile – 6.5 seconds, 14.75 seconds at 98 mph (Motor Trend, March 1968 on a Mustang GT500)

Top speed – 116 mph

MPG – 12.8 average

Price MSRP - $4,317 (fastback),$4,438 (convertible) today – $ XXX

Insurance cost

Insurance cost is $629 per year for a $100,000 1968 Mustang GT500KR. This is based on 3,000 miles per year of pleasure driving.

*Based on a quote from Heacock Classic Car Insurance,

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Engine – The FE Cobra-Jet block was designed for racing. There are no known weak areas. It would accept high RPM without wincing. Ford purposely underrated the horsepower but opponents knew it was much more than 335. Most experts rate the factory engine at 400 horsepower or more.

Handling – The GT500KR handled better than any other domestic production car of its time. Carroll Shelby had been a road racer and knew what it took to create a total performance car. With staggered shocks, heavy-duty springs and large sway bar, the GT500KR took curves like a skateboard.

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Alternative

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2 1968 Corvette 427 L71 tri-power

Number built – 2,898 (L71 Corvettes)

0-60/quarter mile – 6.3 seconds, 14.1 seconds at 103 mph

Top speed – 160 mph

Price – $4,663 plus $437.10 for the 427 tri-power engine; Today – $XXX - $XXX

Alternative

1968 Yenko (copo 9737) 427 Camaro

Number built – 65 units

0-60/quarter mile – 5.7 seconds, 13.20 seconds at 106 mph est.

Top speed – 130 mph

Price – $3,995 –Today – $XXX - $XXX

2 Strong Points

One of the most sought after cars in history

Stellar performance

Incredible visuals

3 Weak Points

Expensive to purchase

Many unrestored cars have rust problems

Easy to clone

Vehicle Category

99% are trailer queens. Due to the high value of the GT500KR, very few are driven regularly.

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One For Sale

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8 What to pay

YEAR MAKE MODEL

MSRP – $WE PROVIDE

Low – $WE PROVIDE

Average – $WE PROVIDE

High – $WE PROVIDE

*Based on prices from the Classic Cars and Parts Price Guide, fueled by NADA and available wherever XXX magazines are sold.

Parts Prices

National Parts Depot



800-521-6104

seat cover kit $201.95

dash pad $224.95

carpet kit $146.50

master cylinder $83.75

front upper control arm $86.95

engine oil pan $54.95

front fender $176.95

complete floor pan $614.95

GT500 grille emblem $52.95

GT500 body side stripe $24.95

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3 Books

Shelby Mustang by Tom Corcoran

Shelby Mustang by R.M. Clarke

Shelby: The Man, The Car, The Legend by Wallace Wyss

The Great Muscle Cars Compared by R.M. Clarke

Mustang Legends by Voyageur Press

Review

Overall – The GT500KR is arguably the best total performance cars of the 60’s. The combination of stunning looks, excellent performance and outstanding handling was never duplicated by any other manufacturer. Today, these have become prized possessions and an ever-increasing value.

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