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2017 Hot August Nights Collector Car Auction

1968 Ford GT500 Convertible

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LOT #: 655
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SECTION: Saturday
YEAR: 1968
MAKE: Ford
MODEL: Mustang
STYLE: GT500 Convertible
ENGINE: 428ci.
TRANS: 5 Speed
COLOR: Candy Apple Red
INTERIOR:

Full Description

• Extensive Frame-off restoration
* Delux Marti Report
• Home office Special order #2505
• 428-4V Super Cobra Jet
• 3.50 Traction-Lok differential
• 5-speed Tremec close ratio transmission
• 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 glove box 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. with this small set of bolt on improvements this car can be driven everywhere or with a few minor changes can become a concourse restoration once again.

Auction Details

DATE: August 10th-12th 2017
LOCATION:
Reno/Sparks Convention Center
4590 South Virginia St
Reno, NV

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