134411 / 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500

For more information on this vehicle visit In the world of collector cars, the Shelby name is synonymous with extreme performance and collectability. Enthusiasts that missed the early-buying boat have spent the last few decades running straight up a value curve that just won’t quit rising. When the legend himself, Carroll Shelby, passed on last year, the demand for authentic Shelby pieces hit an all-time high. With many of the originals becoming museum pieces, smart enthusiasts who enjoy driving their vintage hardware are buying cars like this slick 1968 Shelby GT500 convertible tribute. Decked in full Shelby regalia with a hot 427 under the hood, this fully restored GT500 carries on the Shelby spirit by looking awesome and punishing pavement with the best of them. The sheet metal has been carefully massaged and sprayed with a fresh coat of Speed Yellow to further the aggressive look. Details like the Shelby-style fiberglass and white striping package complete the car in style. According to the VIN, this car left Metuchen with a 230hp 302ci V8 -- not a bad start but certainly not as good as the 427ci V8 planted between the fenders today. The foundation is a traditional cast iron block dressed in blue and topped with FoMoCo aluminum heads, an Edelbrock F427 intake, and a single Holley four-barrel carburetor. Other mechanical highlights include the Sanden air conditioning compressor and Shelby water pump. Despite the upgrades, presentation retains a factory feel thanks to details like the reproduction Shelby serial number, dual horns, and a reproduction Autolite battery. Behind the 427, a Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission brings modern shifting to the vintage convertible while a Moser 9-inch puts power to the ground through gears. The chassis has been upgraded with tubular subframe connectors and sways bars front and rear, but the suspension remains in its stock configuration. When the roads quick twisty manual rack-and-pinion steering pairs with Baer four-wheel discs for a modern driving experience. Inside the car, a saddle leather interior seamlessly mixes Shelby styling with modern updates. From the door sill plates and seat belts to the distinctive center console, all the major Shelby pieces are here and ready for display. Modern additions include an Alpine AM/FM/CD head unit, JL speakers, an updated air conditioning system, and AutoMeter Phantom gauges. When the basis of your build is one of America’s favorite cars, you know the results are going to be great. With an authentic Shelby appearance and a modern Mustang feel, this car combines the style and class of yesterday with some of the best performance technology of today. If having modern fun in a vintage Ford sounds like a good day to you, call, click, or visit for more information on this 1968 Mustang convertible.