1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500KR

MAXmotive is proud to present this highly original 1968 Shelby GT500-KR in our Pittsburgh showroom.  The 1968 Shelby Cobra GT500KR was a mid-year introduction, based on the 1968 Shelby GT500. Ford added ‘Cobra’ to the Shelby’s moniker to help usher in the beginning of a new performance era at the company. The Cobra name referred to the new 428 Cobra Jet V-8 that was planted under the KR’s custom fiberglass hood. It was the engine that would once again vault the Mustang to the head of the pack.  These R-code Mustangs featured front Super Cobra Jet Engines, disc brakes and that functional ram-air scoop.  Shelby’s Mustang offered many improvements for a customer demanding a ‘King of the Road’ Cobra. A redesigned front end, hood and rear end, with 1967 Cougar tail lights. Interior appointments were very similar to the deluxe interiors delivered by Ford. Shelby only installed a functional roll bar and a wood-rimmed steering wheel.  Ford conservatively rated the 428 CJ at 335-horsepower, but in reality it made more than 400-horsepower and 440 pounds-feet of torque.  In 1968, Shelby produced a total of 4,450 automobiles. Shelbys used seven standard production colors, but a small number of 1968 Shelbys were also produced in very special colors.  This particular Shelby is one of only 87 fastbacks produced in Yellow.  This example is believed to have only 74,087 miles.  See detailed photos at maxmotive.com.