This 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR is one of 1,053 “King of the Road” fastback models produced during a three-month period from May through July of 1968.
Additional equipment includes a four-speed manual transmission, 3.50:1 Traction-Lok differential, heavy duty suspension setup, front disc brakes, and power steering.
The 428ci Cobra Jet V8 was rebuilt in 2016 with a new camshaft, lifters, valve springs, main and rod bearings, and piston rings.
The engine compartment was cleaned and various ancillaries were refinished by Tri-C Engineering at that time.
Peak output was just under 410 horsepower at 5,200 rpm.
The date code is shown stamped on the engine block above, and indicates a build date of May 14, 1968.
The pad on the rear of the block where a partial VIN would be stamped , but is not clear enough to decipher.
Other markings and features include the following:
A rear view of the block with a “C” scratch mark and oil gallery plugs around the camshaft
Reinforced crank saddle webbing
Intake manifold casting number C80E-9425-C
The 1U marking on the crankshaft
The cylinder head exhaust ports with four bolt holes per port
Transmission housing casting number C8AR-7006-D
Transmission tail housing casting number C7OR-7A040-A
The transmission tag showing the ID code RUG AE
White side stripes feature integrated GT500KR script, while the Cobra Jet power is reflected on the front fender badges and the fuel cap.
Shelby 15″ alloy wheels wear 215/70 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires that were manufactured in 2018.
GT500 models utilized an upgraded suspension system with heavy-duty coil springs and an anti-roll bar up front, in addition to heavy-duty leaf springs out back.
The shock absorbers were also uprated compared to a standard Mustang, and power-assisted braking is handled by discs up front and drums out back.
Inside, the Interior Décor Group adds Comfortweave inserts on the black vinyl seats and simulated wood-grain appliques on the dash, center and overhead consoles, and door panels.
Special Shelby touches include a Cobra steering wheel hub, a Cobra Jet dash badge, and a blue and white striped shift knob.
Additional equipment includes a sport deck rear seat, a tilt-away steering column, and an AM radio.
A roll bar with inertia-reel seatbelts was standard in Shelby cars.
Instrumentation includes an 8k-rpm tachometer and 140-mph speedometer.
The five-digit odometer shows under 77k miles, TMU.
