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The door tag of this car reads 63D fastback body style with deluxe or luxury interior, D Acapulco Blue exterior paint, 9B blue interior trim, 19J assembled on the 19th of September, 72 ordered in the San Jose area, 73.25:1 rear axle ratio, and U automatic C6 transmission. The C6 transmission was a heavy duty version of the C4 transmission.
Take a look at this cool magazine ad about the 1968 Shelby Cobra GT350/500. It starts off, "Carroll Shelby designed his Cobra GT to go like it looks." It talks about the two engine offerings. It talks about 130mph rated nylon tires. In one shot they show a model with her head against the rear bumper - can you hear the ocean?

Here is a cool one. It is a cutaway drawing of a 1968 Shelby with call-outs to all the options. It starts off, "Shelby Cobra GT performance is built-in, not tacked-on." The call-outs are a bit hard to read. (1) Performance is exciting with these GT engines: GT-350, 250 hp 302 ci-in V8; GT-500, 360 hp 428 cu-in V8 (optional). Each engine features (2) high volume Cobra intake manifold, (3) 4-barrel carburetion, (4) dual exhausts, (5) low restriction air cleaner. Every engine looks the part, too, with (6) Cobra rocker covers, chromed filler cap, dipstick. Handling is "right now" with (7) high-rate front coil springs, (8) high capacity adjustable shock absorbers front and rear, (9) front stabilizer bar, (10) 16.0:1 power steering, (11) heavy duty four-leaf rear springs with (12) anti-windup dampers, (13) heavy-duty rear axle. Tires and brakes match the GT's performance. (14) Power-assisted front disc and (15) heavy duty rear drum brakes work with (16) 4-ply nylon tires and (17) 6" rim width 15" safety wheels. Other safety items include (18) front inertia-reel shoulder harnesses and seat belts (seat belts in rear), (19) integral overhead safety bar, (20) safety-sequence tail lights, (21) front marker lights and (22) rear quarter reflectors, (23) rectangular fog lights and (24) dual brake system, (25) collapsible steering column and padded center steering wheel, (26) unitized chassis and body.
Dark Green 1968 Mustang Shelby GT-500KR fastback with a 400hp, 428ci, 4 barrel, Cobra Jet V8 engine. This photo shows off the Shelby custom front fascia, vented hood, side scoops, and rear quarter panel scoops.
Dark Green 1968 Mustang Shelby GT-500KR fastback, left side view. This King of the Road Shelby GT-500 shows off its 1968 Shelby wheels, side scoop, rear quarter panel scoop, rear wing, and low side stripe with GT500KR lettering.
    
Meadowlark Yellow 1968 Mustang hardtop restored to its original color and a newly restored 289 cubic inch, 2 barrel, V8 engine.
    
Meadowlark Yellow 1968 Mustang hardtop with a black vinyl hardtop, full wheel covers, and bright rocker panel moldings.
    
Meadowlark Yellow 1968 Mustang hardtop, front end view.
    
Rear view of a Meadowlark Yellow 1968 Mustang hardtop
Step on in to this 1968 Mustang hardtop with automatic transmission, air conditioning, and center console.
Dash close-up view of a 1968 Mustang hardtop.
Under the hood is a newly restored 289 cubic inch, 2 barrel, V8 engine.
Close-up view of the full wheel covers and bright rocker panel of a restored Meadowlark Yellow 1968 Mustang hardtop.
    
Highland Green 1968 GT California Special hardtop with Argent style GT wheels, black vinyl top, metal rocker panel trim, fog lamps, side scoops, GT/CS side stripe and graphics, and an emblem-less front grille. This photo is available in two wallpaper sizes; 1024-768 wallpaper and 2400-1600 wallpaper.
    
Lime Gold metallic (or Lime Green metallic) 1968 Shelby GT500 Mustang fastback with a 335hp (at 5200rpm), 428 cubic inch, 4 barrel, Cobra Jet V8 engine. Options on this car include: power steering, power brakes, extra cooling package, heavy duty battery, a 3.50 rear axle gear ratio, tilt-away steering wheel, sport deck rear seat, and decore options group.
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