1968 Shelby 428 Cobra jet Convertible
1968 Shelby Cobra 428 Cobra Jet
Technical specifications of Shelby Cobra 1968 | |
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Price: | - |
Item location: | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Make: | Shelby |
Model: | Cobra |
SubModel: | Mustang |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | 428 Cobra Jet |
Year: | 1968 |
Mileage: | 291 |
VIN: | 8T03S115950 |
Color: | Red |
Engine size: | 428 |
Number of cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Black |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
You are interested? | Contact the seller! |
Car description |
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1968 GT500 convertible
HIGHLIGHTS
• Extensive restoration
• Deluxe Marti report shows; Home office Special order #2505
• 428-4V Cobra Jet
• 3.50 Traction-Lok differential
• 5-speed Tremec close ratio transmission
• Black Decor Bucket seats
• Power steering and power 4 wheel disc brakes
• Oil cooler with dual horns
Having undergone an extensive restoration, this 1968 GT500 Cobra Jet is in remarkable condition throughout.
Originally a home-office reserve special-order car #2505. It was ordered with a 3.50:1 Traction-Lok differential, and a c6 automatic transmission, power steering and front power disc brakes. It is, of course, powered by the famed and fabled 428/335 HP V-8 engine, and is documented with its Shelby invoice, window sticker Shelby American build sheet and a deluxe Marti Report. The black interior is beautifully presented with the wood-grain elements, a center console and a modern radio, and the glovebox door is autographed by Carroll Shelby.
This car only has 291 miles since its comprehensive restoration, after the restoration a few modern adjustments were added; these are consisting mostly bolt on accessories to make it an incredible driver. They include the Fitech fuel injection, MSD electronic ignition, four core aluminum radiator with electric fans. a Tremec 5 speed Manual transmission and a set of halogen head lights, electric exhaust cutouts and a set of big disc Baer Brakes. With this small set of bolt on improvements this car can be driven everywhere or if you prefer, with a few minor changes can become a concourse restoration once again.
This is a once in a life time chance to own one of the 402 Shelby GT 500's convertibles produced, it's a great opportunity to acquire a very rare example of one of the greatest performance Mustangs ever built, in exceptionally clean condition.
Any questions please feel free to call or text
Joe
DT Auto Brokers
801-560-9496