Saturday, May 23, 2026

1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible - $170k in 2020

Shelby no. 02354. One of 57 factory 4-speed GT500KR Convertibles produced with air conditioning. Recent comprehensive rotisserie restoration.

Original matching numbers 428/335 HP Cobra Jet V-8 engine. 735 CFM Holley 4-barrel carburetor. Functional Ram Air induction. Power steering. Power brakes. Acapulco Blue with black interior. White convertible top and rocker striping. Factory smog system. Tilt-away steering column. Power convertible top.
The pinnacle of the pony car wars came in 1968, and Carroll Shelby was king. For any Shelby collector, the 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible is near the top of the must-have list. The KR’s original, matching numbers 428 CI Cobra Jet V-8 was factory rated at 335 HP and 440 lb-ft of torque at 3,400 RPM. Independent dyno tests revealed horsepower to be well above 400, even with factory smog equipment.
The car made $170k in 2020 at Mecum's.
A top tier 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible high bid to $200k in May, 2026. Here.

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