1968 Ford Mustang GT500

Make

Ford

Model

Mustang GT500

Year

1968

Listed price

$300,000

Location

Beckley

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The 1968 Shelby GT500 stands as a titan in American muscle car history, a potent evolution of Carroll Shelby's vision for Ford's Pony Car. Following the success of the original GT350, Shelby American escalated the Mustang's performance, stuffing the mighty 428 cubic inch "Cobra Jet" V8 into the chassis for the GT500. This was the era of raw power, and the GT500 delivered with an advertised 360 horsepower, though many suspected the true output was significantly higher. It blended street-legal ferocity with a distinct racing pedigree, featuring unique fiberglass bodywork, auxiliary lights, and a more aggressive stance that set it apart from its standard Mustang brethren. The '68 model, in particular, benefited from styling updates including a revised front end and integrated roll bar, cementing its status as an icon of late-60s American performance. This particular 1968 Shelby GT500, chassis number 1627, presents as a meticulously restored example, finished in its original Raven Black. While its exact mileage since restoration is not provided, the car has undergone an exhaustive rotisserie nut-and-bolt restoration that commenced in 2020 and concluded in early 2026. This comprehensive process ensures that every component, down to the original 1968 GT500 C8AF-12127-J distributor with its correct date code, has been thoroughly addressed and brought back to factory specifications. The opportunity to acquire a Shelby GT500 of this caliber, fresh from a six-year restoration, is a rare moment for any serious collector.