Ford Motor Co. and Carroll Shelby parted ways in 1968, but that didn’t prevent Ford from bringing the Shelby program in-house. Mid-year they introduced the GT500KR (Mustang-based) which included Ford’s new 428 cubic-inch “Cobra Jet” V8 which may have… more»
GT500KR
Sep 5, 2022 • For Sale • 45 Comments
Stunning Barn Find: 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR Convertible
I’d be willing to wager that every Barn Finds reader dreams of the day when they open the creaking door of some shed or barn to strike automotive gold. That didn’t specifically happen with this 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR… more»
Nov 2, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Recently Revived: 1968 ford Shelby Mustang GT500 KR
Originality. When it comes to considering the ultimate value of any genuine classic car, this can be one factor that separates a good one from a great one. With that thought in mind, we probably need to take a… more»
Mar 21, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1 of 51: 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible
Famed American automotive designer, racing driver and entrepreneur Carroll Shelby partnered with Ford to build Mustang-based performance cars. The result of their collaboration was the Shelby GT350 in 1965. By 1968, the car had evolved to the GT500 and… more»
Jul 8, 2019 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Amazing Warehouse Find: 1968 Shelby GT500KR
For those of us who have been lucky enough to experience it, opening the doors to a barn, a shed, or a warehouse, and then peering into the gloom to spot a well preserved classic car feels like a… more»
