Detail Info for: Shelby 1968 SHELBY GT 500 KR CONVERT. W/ RARE 4 SPEED & AIR

Transaction Info
Sold On:
05/21/2011
Price:
$ 129995.00
Condition:
Mileage:
57000
Location:
Boise, ID, 83706
Seller Type:
Private seller
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1968 Shelby
Submodel Body Type:
Convertible
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
8T03R205252-03198
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
RARE, VERY RARE 1968 SHELBY GT 500 KR CONVERTIBLE THAT CAME FACTORY WITH 4 SPEED AND ALSO AIR CONDITIONING. THAT IS RARE! THEN ON TOP OF THAT, IT CAME WITH A TAN INTERIOR, WHICH MAKES THIS CAR ULTRA RARE, SINCE MOST KR'S CAME WITH BLACK INTERIORS. THEY ONLY OFFERED BLACK AND TAN INTERIORS IN 1968 SHELBYS. OUT OF OVER 518 KR'S MADE, ONLY 40 HAD TAN INTERIORS. ALSO MOST LIME GOLD GREEN CARS CAME WITH BLACK TOPS, THIS CAME FACTORY WITH A WHITE TOP. THIS IS A MATCHING NUMBERS ENGINE AND TRANNY TO THE CAR. HAS 57,000 ACTUAL MILES. CAR WAS COMLETELY RESTORED BY A METICULOUS ENGINEER (BY PROFESSION) WHO WAS A JUDGE FOR THE SHELBY OWNERS CLUB OF AMERICA (NOT SAC).THIS CAR WAS COMPLETELT DISASEMBLED AND RESTORED INCLUDING EVERY NUT AND BOLT. IS IN THE SHELBY REGISTRY. HAS MARTI REPORT. THIS SHELBY ACCORDING TO A COLLECTOR OF 7 SHELBYS, WHO DID SOME RESEARCH, SAID ACCORDING TO HIS FINDINGS, THERE WAS 12 SHELBYS LIKE MINE. I HAVE HIS CONTACT INFO N FILE. SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST POST A $10,000 DEPOSIT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF AUCTION ENDING. BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TRANSPORTATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE CAR, I SUGGEST YOU DO THAT BEFORE AUCTION ENDS. I AM AVAILABLE MOST ANYTIME AND CAN BE REACHED AT 208-703-9330 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.,On May-17-11 at 12:21:24 PDT, seller added the following information: THIS CAR WAS ORIGINALY BOUGHT NEW FRON A DEALER IN PENNSYLVANIA. IT SPENT MORE THAN 30 YEARS IN THE DRY CLIMATE OF IOWA. BEFORE RESTORATION, IT WAS A CLEAN RUST FREE SHELBY. CAR IS FOR SALE LOCALLY ALSO.On May-21-11 at 09:09:06 PDT, seller added the following information: "BUY IT NOW PRICE" HAS BEEN LOWERED!!!! THIS CAR IS GOING TO SELL!!!! SO BID AWAY....YOU'RE GETTING VERY CLOSE TO THE RESERVE PRICE!!!!