Not mine, but cool color. 8)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Shelby-GT500-KR-Rare-Special-Orange-Paint-428-Cobra-Jet-4-Spe/264812153706?hash=item3da808cb6a%3Ag%3AkTUAAOSwP4xe1ojs&LH_ItemCondition=3000%7C1000%7C2500
Vehicle Description
- Shelby GT500KR Fastback
- Originally sold out of Courtesy Motors in Littleton, Colorado
- 428 CJ V8 engine
- Date code appears to read: '8E13'
- Power front disc brakes
- Power steering
- 4-Speed manual
- 3.5 Traction-Lok rear end
- Rare Special Paint Orange #WT5107
- Fiberglass hood and trunk lid
- Tilt-away steering wheel
- AM radio
- Sport deck fold-down rear seat
- Deluxe Marti Report included
- Believed to be original hub caps included
Up for sale is this 1968 Shelby GT500KR Fastback finished in the very rare Special Orangeexterior paint over a nice black Luxury Vinyl Knit interior. All Shelby GT500 'King of the Roads'came with the GT equipment package as well as the stout 428 Cobra Jet V8 engine. Interestingly this car was bought new out of Courtesy Motors here in Littleton Colorado and the car is now only few miles away from where it first sold. Please look through all the photographs of the car and make sure to watch the video of it running. This is your chance to own a very nice collectors Shelby GT500KR in a rare color! CALL TODAY 720-608-5242
US $134,900.00. or Make Offer
It's very impressive but my stable is full.
I believe Coralsnake said it was painted the wrong shade. I would love to hear his thoughts on it.
Quote from: Greg on August 18, 2020, 07:59:29 AM
I believe Coralsnake said it was painted the wrong shade. I would love to hear his thoughts on it.
It's the right shade to me.
What he means is it doesn't match the special color chart. Some do but are still wrong. ;)
The car does not appear to be painted its original color. There were three shades of orange.
This looks too much like Calypso Coral from the photos.
3397 was originally painted a different color (orange)
Beautiful car
Nice looking piece for the right guy. Or gal.
http://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=10346.msg87255#msg87255
From the May posting
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 18, 2020, 09:47:24 AM
The car does not appear to be painted its original color. There were three shades of orange.
This looks too much like Calypso Coral from the photos.
3397 was originally painted a different color (orange)
Isn't the Coralsnake Calypso Coral? This looks more orange to me.
I think this car is an excellent deal at current offering, wrong color or not. I need to be careful. I'll talk myself into it. :)
Yes, the "Coralsnake" is Calypso Coral (1968 code WT 5185)
Its nickname is from a previous owner.
And.....the fender bolts are painted the same color too
I'm not a concourse judge but that's got to drop the value.
Quote from: GT350AUS on August 18, 2020, 06:21:59 PM
And.....the fender bolts are painted the same color too
I'm not a concourse judge but that's got to drop the value.
OK. So how much are new bolts?
You need a lot more than $10 of bolts to make it concours.
For something 99% of people will never be involved in, its amazing how much attention we give to "concours"
But it has the concours caution sticker... :o
TOB
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 18, 2020, 08:47:44 PM
You need a lot more than $10 of bolts to make it concours.
For something 99% of people will never be involved in, its amazing how much attention we give to "concours"
Makes want to go Hmm ;D
Quote from: shelbydoug on August 18, 2020, 08:32:52 PM
Quote from: GT350AUS on August 18, 2020, 06:21:59 PM
And.....the fender bolts are painted the same color too
I'm not a concourse judge but that's got to drop the value.
OK. So how much are new bolts?
Ha!
Quote from: Bob Gaines on August 18, 2020, 09:28:24 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 18, 2020, 08:47:44 PM
You need a lot more than $10 of bolts to make it concours.
For something 99% of people will never be involved in, its amazing how much attention we give to "concours"
Makes want to go Hmm ;D
Why doe every car NEED to be Concours? You are talking about less then 1% of the community that controls everyone else? The car stands by itself regardless of a sign off by Concours people. Get over it.
Holy, Holy, Holy. We constantly need this blessing from the head priests for absolution. Priests throughout history have always fought to keep their power. ::)
Even Concours cars, like people, are rarely perfect, except for some Shelby Judges that is. ;D
What a bunch of tire kickers. Don't buy it if you don't like the fender bolts. The person that buys it isn't going to Hell. Anything but.
The smell of incense on these posts is not appetizing. Stop it.
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Why doe every car NEED to be Concours? You are talking about less then 1% of the community that controls everyone else? The car stands by itself regardless of a sign off by Concours people. Get over it.
Bullseye!
...and can I make a motion to stop the "caution fan" decal comments?
It was funny about ten years ago...where were all these "experts" when I showed a concours car in 2008 without the decal and took the deduction, because I knew it was correct without?
🤔
Disclaimer: As a former concours judge, I am not anti concours. However, Doug's point is spot on, if your not a concours judge dont pretend to be one.
Why does every car have to be concours?
Thank you..!
Someone finally asked the question....
Not every car needs to be concours and yes the caution fan comments are stale. But, when I see painted fender bolts, I think it reflects the quality of the work that has been done on the whole car. Sure, you can try and change those fender bolts to make it look better, but you know that fender lip wasn't properly prepped for paint and it's going to chip off badly. Just my $.02.
Quote from: capecodmustang.com on August 19, 2020, 08:48:06 AM
Why does every car have to be concours?
Thank you..!
Someone finally asked the question....
The answer is more important. It doesn't. Make a decision to buy or not to on your own.
Stop interfering in others sales. All that matters is YOU are not buying it, so leave it alone.
Quote from: shelbydoug on August 19, 2020, 09:55:05 AM
Quote from: capecodmustang.com on August 19, 2020, 08:48:06 AM
Why does every car have to be concours?
Thank you..!
Someone finally asked the question....
The answer is more important. It doesn't. Make a decision to buy or not to on your own.
Stop interfering in others sales. All that matters is YOU are not buying it, so leave it alone.
I couldn't agree with you more.....
Quote from: capecodmustang.com on August 19, 2020, 10:20:46 AM
Quote from: shelbydoug on August 19, 2020, 09:55:05 AM
Quote from: capecodmustang.com on August 19, 2020, 08:48:06 AM
Why does every car have to be concours?
Thank you..!
Someone finally asked the question....
The answer is more important. It doesn't. Make a decision to buy or not to on your own.
Stop interfering in others sales. All that matters is YOU are not buying it, so leave it alone.
I couldn't agree with you more.....
+2
And the thread takes an omnious turn...
I think the forum has gotten a lot better in not providing a critical critique of cars for sale and prices.
If someone wants a critique or misuses terms then I think its fair game
"An educated consumer is our best customer" - Sy Syms.
There is benefit to accurate use of technical terms but in the past there has been much too much of the "Monty Python's". "burn the witch" routine here.
"Throw her in the water. If she floats,she's a witch. Burn the witch!"
It's funny for a while but is sad when people actually believe it.
Quote from: KR Convertible on August 19, 2020, 09:51:29 AM
Not every car needs to be concours and yes the caution fan comments are stale. But, when I see painted fender bolts, I think it reflects the quality of the work that has been done on the whole car. Sure, you can try and change those fender bolts to make it look better, but you know that fender lip wasn't properly prepped for paint and it's going to chip off badly. Just my $.02.
I think that IF CORRECTLY STATED, the color has been changed, is much more significant then if the fender bolts have been painted? Even so the car stands for itself as is.
IF you're a buyer and you want 30 thousand knocked off the price because of that, good luck, but if you're just a tire kicker, why are you bothering? You're not buying the car, right?
If you want to debate that something else could be wrong with the car as a result of painted fender bolts, how about the connecting rod bolts not being tightened correctly?
Frankly, I think it's a ridiculous statement and you might as well talk about cosmic rays effecting the head gaskets?
There has always been a few with the insessant desire to badger, belittle, critique and condemn others cars and pricing of such. Somehow this must make them feel like they are a great contributor to the hobby or business of these cars. As has been mentioned before if you are not in the market to buy why make a comment? Going back 10-20 years people might have been concerned if it had a caution fan sticker, an incorrect oil filter, aftermarket ignition module, painted fender bolts etc. No one really cares about these items who are genuinely going to purchase a car, if its wrong they can fix it when they get to it. Maybe a little more positivity, or that's a nice car its in my hood, and can take a look at it for you! I realize we are locked down with a pandemic of epic proportions and our lives are very different from what they used to be, but as a very small automotive niche we can get thru this.
I love the car but I think I'm full.
^^^^^ X2 ;)
Quote from: shelbydoug on August 19, 2020, 11:19:57 AM
Quote from: KR Convertible on August 19, 2020, 09:51:29 AM
Not every car needs to be concours and yes the caution fan comments are stale. But, when I see painted fender bolts, I think it reflects the quality of the work that has been done on the whole car. Sure, you can try and change those fender bolts to make it look better, but you know that fender lip wasn't properly prepped for paint and it's going to chip off badly. Just my $.02.
I think that IF CORRECTLY STATED, the color has been changed, is much more significant then if the fender bolts have been painted? Even so the car stands for itself as is.
IF you're a buyer and you want 30 thousand knocked off the price because of that, good luck, but if you're just a tire kicker, why are you bothering? You're not buying the car, right?
If you want to debate that something else could be wrong with the car as a result of painted fender bolts, how about the connecting rod bolts not being tightened correctly?
Frankly, I think it's a ridiculous statement and you might as well talk about cosmic rays effecting the head gaskets?
My comment was not directed at this car. It was about painted fender bolts being a shortcut and other half-assed practices. It ranks right up there with using fiberglass to repair rotted out floorpans or chicken wire and Bondo to repair rust holes in body panels. Again, NOT DIRECTED AT THIS CAR.
"Lighten up Francis"
Quote from: KR Convertible on August 19, 2020, 02:18:36 PM
Quote from: shelbydoug on August 19, 2020, 11:19:57 AM
Quote from: KR Convertible on August 19, 2020, 09:51:29 AM
Not every car needs to be concours and yes the caution fan comments are stale. But, when I see painted fender bolts, I think it reflects the quality of the work that has been done on the whole car. Sure, you can try and change those fender bolts to make it look better, but you know that fender lip wasn't properly prepped for paint and it's going to chip off badly. Just my $.02.
I think that IF CORRECTLY STATED, the color has been changed, is much more significant then if the fender bolts have been painted? Even so the car stands for itself as is.
IF you're a buyer and you want 30 thousand knocked off the price because of that, good luck, but if you're just a tire kicker, why are you bothering? You're not buying the car, right?
If you want to debate that something else could be wrong with the car as a result of painted fender bolts, how about the connecting rod bolts not being tightened correctly?
Frankly, I think it's a ridiculous statement and you might as well talk about cosmic rays effecting the head gaskets?
My comment was not directed at this car. It was about painted fender bolts being a shortcut and other half-assed practices. It ranks right up there with using fiberglass to repair rotted out floorpans or chicken wire and Bondo to repair rust holes in body panels. Again, NOT DIRECTED AT THIS CAR.
"Lighten up Francis"
I stand corrected and educated on the flashing light of painted fender bolts. I had no idea this was a major indicator of incompetence, deceit, treachery and dishonesty? I've only been doing this 48 years now. I've never heard of that before? Maybe it's regional?
I have noted this with a bright yellow highlight pen in my note pad. I hope I don't loose that.
Thank you for the education. Much appreciated.
Hopefully Doug is writing that below where it says "take medication " 🤗
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 19, 2020, 04:47:09 PM
Hopefully Doug is writing that below where it says "take medication " 🤗
What's good Pete? ;)
Thorazine?
With whiskey!
This is a forum to discuss Shelby's & i'm pretty sure thats what everyones doing ,if there weren't different opinions then there'd be no content here for us to read.I personally like the little details being pointed out because thats how i learn about those little details ,otherwise some of them wouldn't even be bought up.I think there's room for everyone's opinions, thats why i'm here .
I posted this car is because it's rare. All Shelby's are rare by definition, but thrown in it's a GT500 and a KR on top of that, and it's something special. Top all that off with it being one of only 15 non-yellow special color '68 Shelby's and I love it. There is a really great website describing these cars done by some guy named Coralsnake. You might have seen it before. If not, check it out:
http://www.thecoralsnake.com/SPECIALS.HTML
Still a beautiful car
Everyone here (with a few exceptions) is well intentioned
Unfortunately "pointing out details" is interpreted as "picking a car apart" in some people's minds.
So, I am not sure where the happy medium is?
Happy to help out, through private emails or anyway possible. I am able and willing to point out the details
It is important to differentiate between opinion and fact.
It is important not to substitute one for the other.
It was 'Chicken Little's' opinion that the sky was falling. It wasn't fact.
Quote from: 68krrrr on August 19, 2020, 09:16:07 PM
This is a forum to discuss Shelby's ..............................................I personally like the little details being pointed out because thats how i learn about those little details ,otherwise some of them wouldn't even be bought up.
And I also feel that all input even that perhaps of a critical nature is or should be for the purpose of enlightenment, and if so is appreciated. :)
Some of the comments here remind me of a scenario of perhaps a woman posting a photograph of herself on a dating site, and then upset if anyone would comment on her not putting forth any effort in primping up a bit for the presentation. ::)
After all, it is, what it is, and to comment, or not, doesn't change this; but the opportunity to educate, or to be educated shouldn't be missed. :)
Scott.
I owned a what I think is a special paint KR in the late 1980's. Royal Maroon. Stolen from the person I sold it to after restoration and as far as I know never recovered.
Technically, Royal Maroon was a production color. It was not a "special paint" color as defined by Shelby memos.
It is as rare as most special colors !
If you give me three guesses, I can guess the car number. ;D
Dating site or not there are just some things that are better left unsaid. Over the years we have all had some incident that left us, with a should I say something or leave it alone. Like if your with some friends and buddy sharts himself, true story there.. do I say something or leave it alone. He had a large brown stain on his pants and I could not tell him, no other friends did either! He later said he was having some issues so we knew he was aware of things... Same can be said for ANY misgivings someone has with their cars. They are not asking for anyone to be an armchair quarterback, or asking for some ones negative overview they are just trying to sell their car! Over many decades of watching interactions with people and their cars one that got my attention was that the ones that condemned the loudest and longest of every ones cars, Hated when people said something about them and their rides. It is not a one way street... For every action there is a reaction. Science 1 ooh 1
Quote from: 427heaven on August 20, 2020, 07:59:05 PM
Dating site or not there are just some things that are better left unsaid. Over the years we have all had some incident that left us, with a should I say something or leave it alone. Like if your with some friends and buddy sharts himself, true story there.. do I say something or leave it alone. He had a large brown stain on his pants and I could not tell him, no other friends did either! He later said he was having some issues so we knew he was aware of things... Same can be said for ANY misgivings someone has with their cars. They are not asking for anyone to be an armchair quarterback, or asking for some ones negative overview they are just trying to sell their car! Over many decades of watching interactions with people and their cars one that got my attention was that the ones that condemned the loudest and longest of every ones cars, Hated when people said something about them and their rides. It is not a one way street... For every action there is a reaction. Science 1 ooh 1
I think you are off the mark on this. This is a site about Shelby's and all that are presented can and will be used for educational purposes.
I for one appreciate all the comments and I have posted things on this site and welcomed the comments. Did I get my feelings hurt because something wasn't right, no way. They aren't criticisms unless you are a person that wants to hide or cover something up because you are afraid it will hurt the value of your car.
If a person wants to just show their car, go to FB and beat your chest all you want and you will get Ohhs and Ahhs. I for one want to be informed by the best people on the planet that know Shelbys and guess what, they frequent this site.
Quote from: Greg on August 21, 2020, 10:15:35 AM
Quote from: 427heaven on August 20, 2020, 07:59:05 PM
Dating site or not there are just some things that are better left unsaid. Over the years we have all had some incident that left us, with a should I say something or leave it alone. Like if your with some friends and buddy sharts himself, true story there.. do I say something or leave it alone. He had a large brown stain on his pants and I could not tell him, no other friends did either! He later said he was having some issues so we knew he was aware of things... Same can be said for ANY misgivings someone has with their cars. They are not asking for anyone to be an armchair quarterback, or asking for some ones negative overview they are just trying to sell their car! Over many decades of watching interactions with people and their cars one that got my attention was that the ones that condemned the loudest and longest of every ones cars, Hated when people said something about them and their rides. It is not a one way street... For every action there is a reaction. Science 1 ooh 1
I think you are off the mark on this. This is a site about Shelby's and all that are presented can and will be used for educational purposes.
I for one appreciate all the comments and I have posted things on this site and welcomed the comments. Did I get my feelings hurt because something wasn't right, no way. They aren't criticisms unless you are a person that wants to hide or cover something up because you are afraid it will hurt the value of your car.
If a person wants to just show their car, go to FB and beat your chest all you want and you will get Ohhs and Ahhs. I for one want to be informed by the best people on the planet that know Shelbys and guess what, they frequent this site.
I could not agree more.
Corey
Well should we get into it? 8)
Quote from: Coralsnake on August 20, 2020, 07:02:39 AM
Everyone here (with a few exceptions) is well intentioned
Unfortunately "pointing out details" is interpreted as "picking a car apart" in some people's minds.
So, I am not sure where the happy medium is?
Happy to help out, through private emails or anyway possible. I am able and willing to point out the details
When doing my first and only 68 Shelby resto I started on another Ford Forum before SAAC Version 1 was born. A few like Pete were very helpful on doing my 68 from a bought disassembled shell with a lot of parts and also missing parts even though I color changed it. Well this info hopefully will serve me well if I become the caretaker of a one owner 30K original mile original paint(not in good shape) 68 GT500 4 speed car. My friend's uncle bought the car new in 1968 as a 17 year old. Parked since 73. His uncle thinks I would be the perfect person he knows to restore the car as he knows he will never do it. I think pointing out the details is OK and no one should get hurt over that. Hey, on my 70 if something is incorrect I want to know. Gary
Shelbymann1970
I think the journey of your 68 is worthy of a forum thread all it's own should you wish to start one. Past history and future work would be interesting to follow.
Ted