1968 Ford GT500KR Fastback

The Apex Collection · Lot F181

1968 Ford GT500KR Fastback

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428 CI Cobra Jet V-8, Factory 4-Speed

Highlights

  • 428 CI Cobra Jet V-8 engine
  • 4-speed manual transmission
  • Factory correct Wimbledon White paint
  • Factory correct Black knitted Decor interior
  • 3.50 Traction-Lok axle ratio
  • Power steering
  • Power front disc brakes
  • Sport deck rear seat
  • Tilt-away steering column
  • Interior Decor Group
  • 15-inch Shelby 10-spoke aluminum wheels
  • Built on June 28, 1968
  • Shipped to King Motor Company in Anniston, Alabama
  • History listed in the Shelby Registry
  • Deluxe Marti Report

Specification

Year
1968
Make
Ford
Model
GT500KR
Exterior
Wimbledon White
Interior
Black
Transmission
4-Speed Manual
Odometer
62,613 miles (actual)
Lot
F181

The Story

Introduced midyear in 1968, the GT500KR—“King of the Road”—represented the pinnacle of Shelby performance. Powered by Ford’s brand-new Cobra Jet 428 and wrapped in distinctive Shelby styling, the KR quickly became one of the most desirable Mustangs ever produced. Today, authentic and well-documented KR fastbacks remain highly sought after for their rarity, performance and unmistakable Shelby heritage. This 1968 Shelby GT500KR Fastback is an exceptional and highly optioned example, finished in its factory-correct Wimbledon White over black knitted Decor interior. According to its Deluxe Marti Report, this car was built on June 28, 1968, and shipped new to King Motor Company in Anniston, Alabama, where it began its life as one of the most powerful Mustangs on the showroom floor.

Under the hood sits the 428 CI 4V Cobra Jet engine, paired with the 4-speed manual transmission and a 3.50 Traction-Lok rear axle, delivering the torque-heavy performance that made the KR legendary. Additional features include power steering, power front disc brakes, Tilt-Away steering column, Sport Deck rear seat and the Interior Decor Group. Classic 15-inch Shelby 10-spoke aluminum wheels complete the exterior, giving the car its unmistakable Shelby stance. Documented in the Shelby Registry and accompanied by its Deluxe Marti Report, this GT500KR Fastback offers an outstanding combination of authenticity, performance and provenance, creating an opportunity to own one of the most iconic Shelby Mustangs ever built.

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