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LOT #1338 - 1968 SHELBY GT500KR – NO RESERVE
        This 1968 Shelby GT500KR received
        a complete nut-and-bolt concours-
        level restoration performed by two
        SAAC head judges. The restoration
        utilized as many original or NOS
        parts as could be located and is in
        great condition. This KR is equipped
        just as the day it was new and is
        presented in its original shade of
        Acapulco Blue with a black deluxe
        interior. It's powered by a 428ci
        8-cylinder engine and comes factory   NO RESERVE - LOT #1338
        equipped with 4-speed manual
        transmission, air conditioning and
        tilt-away steering. This KR is fully
        documented with the original Build
        Sheet and is in the Shelby Registry.
        It has also been a feature display at
        Eastville Car Museum.





        LOT #1331 - 1967 SHELBY GT500  – NO RESERVE
        The '67 Shelby sported good looks,
        performance and a whole host of
        upgraded options, such as heavy-
        duty suspension with thicker
        anti-sway bars, functional brake
        scoops on early cars along with
        inboard headlights, power steering
        cooler, 15x7 cast aluminum wheels,
        functional roll bar and shoulder                            NO RESERVE - LOT #1331
        harness, oil pressure and amp gauge
        cluster, Traction-Lok differential
        and a 140 mph speedometer with
        8,000 rpm tachometer. Car #1889
        has had two owners the last 50
        years, and includes all of its original
        sheet metal and original glass,
        including the front windshield.
        It is documented as authentic       matching-numbers example of         and side windows. It's powered
        in the Shelby Registry and was      preserved authenticity and retains   by its original 428ci 8-cylinder
        beautifully restored to original    its partial original Build Sheet. It's   police interceptor engine backed
        condition. The running gear is      finished in its original colors with   by a Toploader 4-speed manual
        all original and includes original   Wimbledon White stripes, inboard   transmission and retains its original
        floor paint. This GT500 is signed   headlights, brake ducts, 10-spoke   date-matching dual carburetors,
        by Carrol Shelby along with Alan    alloy wheels, original and one-year-  which still function properly. The
        Grant, one of the former drivers    only wood steering wheel and horn   fit and finish on the entire car is
        for the Shelby team. This car is a   button, and Carlite glass in the rear   excellent.


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