1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 for sale! Motorcar Classics is proud to offer this exceptionally rare and highly original 1968 Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible. This stunning vehicle is finished in the iconic Highland Green exterior, complemented by a pristine black interior and a white power convertible top. With only 6,510 miles on the odometer, this GT500 is a true collector's dream, maintaining its originality and factory specifications. It sits on correct Shelby 10-spoke wheels wrapped in Goodyear Speedway raised white letter tires. The original Shelby body appointments, including fog lamps, emblems, and chrome and stainless trim, are in excellent condition.
Inside, the car boasts an original black decor bucket seat interior. It includes a center console with woodgrain trim, the Interior Decor Group, a correct shifter, a tilt-away steering column, a tachometer and trip odometer, the Visibility Group, an AM radio, and the original steering wheel.
Under the hood lies the original matching-numbers 428 Police Interceptor (PI) V8 engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. The car features a 9-inch rear with a 3.50 axle ratio and limited-slip differential. Performance highlights include Cobra valve covers and air cleaner, power steering, power front disc brakes, and an extra cooling package. The undercarriage is in excellent condition, with original floor plans, frame rails, torque boxes, and trunk overhangs. This GT500 is in the Shelby Registry and comes with a Marti report.
This 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible is one of only 402 produced, making it a highly sought-after piece of automotive history. The car has been meticulously preserved, maintaining its original sheet metal and factory specifications. It is a testament to the craftsmanship and performance that Carroll Shelby and Ford Motor Company brought to the muscle car era.