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Title: 1968 driver or project
Post by: gpm6367 on July 19, 2021, 08:05:53 AM
Do any entry level/driver quality 1968 Shelby in need of tlc still exist? Hell  I'd even consider  a complete project . Only requirement is a 4spd car.

At this point, are they all restored?

Title: Re: 1968 driver or project
Post by: Shelby68GT500 on July 19, 2021, 10:04:40 AM
gpm6367,  There are some still out there...  I went to look at one (non 4sp tho) just a couple of months ago that was up for auction locally.  27K original miles, but had been parked for 40 years uncovered under a carport.  Interior was in great shape, but exterior had surface rust (nothing eaten thru tho) just about all over.  Engine in need of at least valve seals, as when they started it up, lots of blue smoke initially.  Never heard anything about the results of the auction, but just last week I ran into the guy who ran the auction at a local cars and coffee.  He told me that he had 3 bids of over $100K, with the last one being $110k, and the owner turned it down (owner is the son of the original owner).  Was in shock...  Car would need at least $50k worth of work just to make it a nice driver.  They are still out there tho...
Title: Re: 1968 driver or project
Post by: 67 GT350 on July 19, 2021, 11:20:35 AM
If a Convertible is OK, Cap Cod has a you guessed it......GREEN one.
Title: Re: 1968 driver or project
Post by: capecodmustang.com on July 19, 2021, 11:29:51 AM
Quote from: gpm6367 on July 19, 2021, 08:05:53 AM
Do any entry level/driver quality 1968 Shelby in need of tlc still exist? Hell  I'd even consider  a complete project . Only requirement is a 4spd car.

At this point, are they all restored?

I just came across 2 68's in a guy's barn.
Both have been sitting since the 80's..
One's a GT 350 and the other is a KR

Email me...
bret@capecodmustang.com
Title: Re: 1968 driver or project
Post by: gpm6367 on July 19, 2021, 09:49:52 PM
I did email you yesterday. I emailed you again.