Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible

Shelby no. 02583. Barn find. 1 of 518 GT500KR convertibles produced in 1968. 1 of 182 finished in factory Wimbledon White paint. Sold new on August 3, 1968 as part of a "Summer Sales Contest" at Nagle Ford, Inc. in Rochester, NY. 428 CI Cobra Jet V-8 engine. Functional Ram Air induction system. 4-speed close-ratio manual transmission. Power-operated Black convertible top. GT equipment group.
This King of the Road convertible may not look like much, but it is very collectible. Retaining it's all important drivetrain, it has something collectors value highly, and that is originality. This vehicle may be a prime candidate for restoration.
A concours #1 1968 Shelby GT500KR Convertible is likely trending above $200k. This example will cross the block at Mecum.

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