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'68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« on: January 25, 2019, 08:48:48 AM »
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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1968-shelby-mustang-gt500-2/

Lot #15982
Seller: Americanmusclecarsales
Location: Lancaster, South Carolina 29720
Chassis: 8T02S143521-01663
73k Miles Shown
428ci Police Interceptor V8
3-Speed Automatic Transmission
3.50:1 Rear Axle
Wimbledon White over Black Knit Vinyl
Parked From 1976-2014
New Starter, Plugs, and Wires
Factory Build Sheet, Dealer Invoice
Elite Marti Report
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional Charges From This Dealer: USD $0 Document Fee


This 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 was sold new at Ed Martin Ford of Indianapolis and is said to have been parked from 1976 until 2014. It was purchased by Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage in 2017 and was acquired by the selling dealer in 2018. The car is powered by a 428ci Police Interceptor V8 paired with 3-speed automatic transmission and finished in Wimbledon White over a black interior. Factory options include a 3.50:1 rear axle, power steering, power disc brakes, extra cooling package, Sport Deck rear seat, tilt-away steering wheel, AM radio, shoulder harnesses, and tachometer. A new starter, ignition component, fuel line, and exhaust parts were installed in 2018. This GT500 is offered by the selling dealer in South Carolina with a build and order sheets, a dealer invoice, a 1974 Indiana license plate, stock parts, an Elite Marti Report, and a clean Texas title.
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2019, 09:21:09 AM »
Also been on eBay for several weeks

I do enjoy enjoy the comments as most would never own a Shelby or have any knowledge of one
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JD

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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2019, 09:36:50 AM »
Also been on eBay for several weeks

I do enjoy enjoy the comments as most would never own a Shelby or have any knowledge of one
Yes, always interesting what some believe about Shelby's.
'67 Shelby Headlight Bucket Grommets https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=254.0
'67 Shelby Lower Grille Edge Protective Strip https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=1237.0

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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2019, 11:32:12 AM »
That car was touched by Richard Rawlings.  That should be good enough for anyone, just skip the inspection and start bidding! ::)
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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2019, 04:32:13 PM »
The only thing he did was flip it.

The car looks pretty nice to me

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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2019, 06:24:23 PM »
I like it.  Looks like a 1976 time capsule.

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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2019, 07:20:39 PM »
You have vote as well.
If it was mechanically sound, replace the tires and enjoy it the way it is.
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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2019, 08:47:28 PM »
It needs a CAUTION sticker to repair the fan shroud  ;D

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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2019, 09:55:11 PM »
Easy now with the fan sticker! I really did use one to glue the shroud when I put my elbow on it. I wound up just locating an original and threw the repo in the trash can... :o :o :o :o

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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #9 on: January 25, 2019, 11:02:29 PM »
[quoteEasy now with the fan sticker! I really did use one to glue the shroud when I put my elbow on it. I wound up just locating an original and threw the repo in the trash can... :o :o :o :o][/quote]

I know..I remember you posting that and that's why I thought of it... ;D

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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #10 on: January 25, 2019, 11:24:00 PM »
[quoteEasy now with the fan sticker! I really did use one to glue the shroud when I put my elbow on it. I wound up just locating an original and threw the repo in the trash can... :o :o :o :o]

I know..I remember you posting that and that's why I thought of it... ;D

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[/quote]I have seen the sticker used to add cover for a repair on many occasions over the years.
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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2019, 03:37:42 AM »
Interesting that they removed the smog pump but all the tubes and hoses in place.

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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2019, 08:38:41 AM »
The car was parked with ours at the 2018 Charlotte Autofair in the indoor 'Cars of Carroll Shelby' display.

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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2019, 10:16:25 AM »
Interesting story- I have owned a couple of original patina cars and currently own I think the oldest Shelby to come back alive... Sleeping Beauty.  The thing that we are faced to make a decision on is what do you do with it?  My 1963 Split window is/was one of the most original in the world according to the experts. I did not want to drive - show a car that had 45 years of dirt on it  :-[ To me that is the ultimate sin sorta like showing off your super model wife that hadn't had a shower in 45 years, gross... My 67 500 has been off the road since 1971 so it has had a lot of patina to endure. Both were brought back with as much shine as possible, but to make them look as they were back in the day that's how I feel they should be represented.

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Re: '68 GT500 On Bring-a-Trailer
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2019, 11:24:27 AM »
Interesting story- I have owned a couple of original patina cars and currently own I think the oldest Shelby to come back alive... Sleeping Beauty.  The thing that we are faced to make a decision on is what do you do with it?  My 1963 Split window is/was one of the most original in the world according to the experts. I did not want to drive - show a car that had 45 years of dirt on it  :-[ To me that is the ultimate sin sorta like showing off your super model wife that hadn't had a shower in 45 years, gross... My 67 500 has been off the road since 1971 so it has had a lot of patina to endure. Both were brought back with as much shine as possible, but to make them look as they were back in the day that's how I feel they should be represented.
I know a guy who has a brand new 63 SWC. The most original. Never been titled. Came from his dad's dealership. Silver/ blue interior 300HP auto car. Do you know of this car? Terry Mcailis(SP?) of Pro Team has tried to buy this car over the years.  Gary
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