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At RK Motors, we've sold every single Shelby we've gotten our hands on this year, setting two price guide records in the process. Bottom line, as Carroll Shelby's star has risen, so have the values on the hardware bearing his name. And at the very top of the list has to be the King of the Road GT500KR like this 1968 Fastback.

This 1968 Shelby GT500KR enjoyed a high-quality restoration in 2008 and looks spectacular today in its original Acapulco Blue finish. Driven less than 100 miles since it was completed, this car was restored to compete at the very highest levels, and the original mileage of 20,912 is correct and authentic, with a complete owner and title history to back it up. The paint is 2-stage urethane that glitters in the sunlight, and the fiberglass pieces are in excellent condition.

The original 428 Cobra Jet engine lives in a fully detailed and beautifully restored engine bay that is befitting a car of this caliber. Yes, it is the original engine, fully rebuilt to Cobra Jet specs. There's a lot of speculation about the actual horsepower of this engine, and performance tests of the day suggest that the number was really somewhere north of 400, and that's not hard to believe. With all the heavy duty upgrades that came with the Cobra Jet, it was clearly a piece built for performance and could easily handle the rigors of racing, which is exactly the image Ford wanted for their biggest hitter. Bathed in a bright coat of Ford blue paint, the block, heads, and many ancillary parts look better than they day they were new. As the KR featured functional ram air, the traditional oval Shelby air cleaner is gone, replaced by a more utilitarian (but vastly more functional) steel filter housing that seals to the hood and feeds the Holley carburetor underneath through an open-element filter. Cast aluminum Cobra valve covers look gorgeous with their black wrinkle finish. And sharp-eyed viewers will note that the factory air injection system is intact and functional on this KR, which is incredibly rare, most enthusiasts removed all these components the instant they got their new Shelbys off the dealer's lot.

The chassis is also show quality throughout, from the red oxide floors with some Acapulco Blue overspray, to the detailing on the suspension components. The engine is backed by a C6 3-speed automatic that is original to the car, feeding a 9-inch Ford rear with 3.50 gears and Traction-Lok limited slip. As I said, this car was restored several years ago, and shows some slight signs of usage, but could be prepped for competition without a lot of time and effort. The basics are correct, with the proper stripes, markings, and decals applied as needed. The wheels are 10-spoke Shelby alloys and I'm guessing that they're in original condition too nice to restore, but not quite up to the standards of the rest of the car, but I certainly respect the restorer's decision to keep them as-is. They currently wear a set of 215/70/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials.

The black comfort weave bucket seat interior is almost 100% Ford Mustang, with the notable exceptions of Shelby-exclusive items like a center armrest with a Cobra logo embossed into its surface, a roll bar with integrated seat belts, and a pair of auxiliary gauges in the center stack. Ford was moving the GT500 into a grand touring role in the lineup, combining the potent hardware underneath with a near-luxury blend of interior features to create the ultimate gentleman's express. The interior in this car is an astounding mixture of original and new pieces. The steering wheel is fully restored, with clean wood-graining and a rim-blow horn. The seats are ORIGINAL and look amazing. Overhead, the headliner is taut, the gauges have been rebuilt, and the carpets are the correct weave. The seatbelts even feature the Shelby Cobra logo on the buttons.

With a top-notch restoration and a no-stories background that includes all the original hardware, they just don't get much more blue-chip than this Shelby GT500KR! Call, click or visit [ Ссылка ] for more information on this awesome car!

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