Post on 12-Mar-2021
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Despite showing minor indications of its age, we think this 1968
Shelby GT500 KR Convertible is an impressive example of a car
that's mostly original and unrestored.
Painted a lustrous Raven Black (Code 1724-A), the Shelby's
exterior is accented with chrome details and white side
GT500 KR decal stripes. There's a white convertible top that,
when powered down, reveals a cabin space featuring black
vinyl upholstery and wood grain accents — a striking combo
that mirrors the car's slick outside. Under the hood, the KR
Convertible presents an engine compartment that is not only
nicely detailed but also seemingly correct and in its original
form. This Shelby is equipped with working power front disc
brakes, power steering, tilt steering column, and GT equipment
group. However, there are several small accessories that will
need attention, including the wipers, horn, clock, and radio. (As
we mentioned earlier, the GT500 does exhibit some signs of
its 52-year existence. Such signs include minor imperfections in
the chrome, as well as areas of the muscle car's refinished paint,
particularly on the front cowl and hood, where there's evidence
of cracking and orange peel.)
Overall, the car is very serviceable and very appropriate for
regional shows or touring. If it receives the same kind of care
that its previous owners have given it, this Shelby will continue
to present well as a survivor. Otherwise, it would make a great
candidate for enough TLC to bring it back its former glory. The
choice, of course, is up to its next lucky owner.
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H I T T H E R O A D
I N A N I C O N I C
Shelby Muscle
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Timeline
1 9 6 8 The 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible, VIN No.
8T03R210907, is built at the Ford Metuchen plant,
then shipped to and sold through King Motor Co. in
Anniston, AL. It is the 3,780th GT500 produced, and
while we do not have information on the first owner,
we do know that it was eventually purchased by John
Caracciolo of Virginia Beach, VA.
2 0 0 0 Caracciolo holds onto the car until September 2000.
It's sold a month later to its current owner, who
purchased it at Automania in New Braunfels, TX. At
that time, the GT500 had 54,584 original miles on the
odometer. Since then, it's resided in both San Antonio,
TX, and Phoenix, AZ, and has only been driven an
additional 3,400 miles in the past 20 years, for a total
of 57,960 miles since new.
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P H O T O S &
Documents
I N C L U D E D W I T H T H E S H E L B Y G T 5 0 0 : receipts + old photographs + several folders filled with paperwork + center arm rest and front seat covers, both with the
correct OEM fabrics, to replace the car's ripped originals
13023 N. Cave Creek Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85022
www.classicpromenade.com
@classicpromenade
Harry Clark
harry@classicpromenade.com
+1.602.245.7200
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