Page 83 - Experience Magazine Spring 2022

placed under Shelby Automotive, Inc.
in Livonia, Michigan and final assembly
subcontracted to A.O. Smith in nearby
Ionia. According to the Shelby American
Automobile Club (SAAC), 1,571
GT500KRs were built for 1968, of which
1,053 were sleek Fastbacks, including this
outstanding example.

Handsomely finished in Acapulco Blue
with white Le Mans stripes, this 1968
Shelby GT500KR fastback is the product of
a total rotisserie restoration to its factory-
original glory. Powered by its original
"King of the Road" 428 Cobra Jet engine,
backed by its factory Toploader 4-speed
manual transmission, the KR also features
a correct date coded ‘N case’ rear end. Sold
new in Omaha, Nebraska, this prime-
quality example was factory-equipped with
power steering, power front disc and rear
drum brakes, and a black deluxe interior
with fold-down Sport Deck rear seat and
Tilt-A-Way steering column. Retaining its
original Shelby ID tag, dash VIN tag, and
door data tag, this 4-speed 1968 Shelby
GT500KR truly epitomizes its bold “King
of the Road” model name in all possible
respects. Crossing the June 30 - July 2 Las
Vegas auction stage as Lot #728 and with
No Reserve, the offering of this legendary
Shelby performer simply cannot be missed.
– David Neyens
For up-to-date information on this vehicle,
visit Barrett-Jackson.com

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