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1968 Shelby GT500

KR Fastback
RM Open Roads, April 2021 (Online Only)
Wednesday, 21 April - Thursday, 29 April 2021
$148,500
Sale Price
$160,000 - $180,000
Est. Range
Yes
Reserve
29 April 2021
Sold Date
316
Lot Number
#2-
Older restoration
RM Sotheby's
Auction House
Chassis no. 8T02R210195-03579. Acapulco Blue over black vinyl. 428/335hp, automatic, power steering, power brakes, 3.5 Traction-Lok, GT group, Sport Deck rear seat, tilt-away steering column, 10-spoke alloy wheels, Goodyear white letter tires, pushbutton radio, inertia reel shoulder harnesses, driving lights, SAAC Registry documented.

Evaluation: Restored to high standards but done a while ago and with some cosmetic restoration issues, age, and minor chips. The wheels are unblemished. Some of the cast trim chrome is weak and the driver’s rocker panel molding is scuffed. The bumpers are good, and so is the upholstery. The engine compartment is excellent and the chassis is very good. SAAC judges will not be blown away, but most casual onlookers will be impressed.

Bottom Line: Sold by RM at Boca Raton in 2005 for $144,450, this car’s condition today looks 16 years old. Not in a bad way – it’s obviously been carefully maintained and little used – but it’s used and aged and would have been a better deal, taking its automatic into account, at $110,000 than at this price.

by Rick Carey
8 May 2021
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