1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Convertible

Top down thrills with Ford big block performance.

Since the new-for-1967 Mustang body shell had been designed from the outset to accept Ford's larger FE-Series 390-cubic inch big-block engine, Shelby was able to drop Ford's higher-displacement Interceptor 428 into the pony car's engine bay, creating the muscular GT500.  For 1968, the GT500 was comprehensively updated with an aggressive new front-end treatment, including a lengthened hood line, air scoops, and louvered cooling vents, while a neatly integrated rear spoiler was added, as well as revised head and tail lamps.  Inside, a neatly covered roll bar with inertia-reel shoulder belts was added, and for the first time, handsome convertible variants of both the GT350 and the top-line GT500 appeared.

This 1968 Shelby GT500 Convertible is presented in the fantastic factory correct Lime Gold paint with white soft top.  Inside features an upscale interior with Saddle Decor bucket seats.  This is an exclusive Shelby as the Marti Report indicates this vehicle is only one of forty produced with this paint and trim combination.  Great driving performance is generated from the 428  P.I  producing 355 hp , mated to a C6 automatic.  Take our word for it, this GT500 sounds menacing.  Desirable options featured on this vehicle include a power convertible top, Lucas fog lamps, power steering, tilt steering wheel, power front disc brakes, factory air conditioning and 10 spoke aluminum wheels.

The history behind the vehicle starts March 1st, 1968 in Metuchen, New Jersey where this Shelby GT500 first rolled off the assembly line.  The vehicle was then sold new from Dick Bohn Ford out of Gretna, Louisiana.  The vehicle was then put in storage until undergoing a complete two year rotisserie restoration.  The vehicle comes complete with Marti Report, in addition to being listed in the Shelby Registry.

The GT500 is as comfortable on the race track as it is cruising on the highway.  In fact many owners have used their GT500's as daily drivers.  In summary, head turning factory paint, desirable options, a quality restoration and the anticipation of turning the key and hearing the big block roar to life is what owning a vehicle like this Shelby is all about.  This GT500 convertible is the perfect car to take out on a bright sunny day and enjoy with friends and family and reliving the excitement of the muscle car era.