From JustLuxe Content Partner MensGear
Ask any American motorsport enthusiast for a list of their favorite rides and chances are they’ll name a Ford muscle car. Also, it’s not just any average model.
Bring A Trailer is about to make someone’s dream come true as it prepares to put the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR under the hammer.
No doubt collectors will line up for this very rare opportunity. You already know that when they hit the snake symbol, it means the car is ready to outperform its peers.
This carriage appears to be one of only 1,053 models produced in mid-1968. Furthermore, the KR stands for “King of the Road” which tells you this is a lousy machine.
Since it’s not easy to find one these days, most buyers prefer the latest versions. Given the chance, though, we don’t know of anyone who has infused themselves with a beauty like the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR. Rumbling under the hood is a terrifying powerhouse even by today’s standards.
The 7.0-liter Cobra Jet V8 is ready to unleash 335 horsepower when you need it. Rumor has it that factory ratings are for insurance purposes only. Instead, the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR actually boasts over 400 horsepower and over 440 lb-ft of torque.
According to the auction house, the odometer is just under 65,000 miles. Anyone who manages to hit this coupe score will likely add more to it. We know we will! Others just want to keep it as another favorite display in their collection. The Highland Green coat features white stripes on the rocker panel. Finally, the interior of this 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR is wrapped in black vinyl.
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