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(from page 25 of the 1968 Collection)
Original invoice showing the 1968 Shelby Cobra GT 350 convertible non-discounted price of $4236.14 with the following options added: $67.44 for power disc brakes, $84.47 for power steering, $50.76 for shoulder harness seat belts, $57.59 for AM push button Radio, $326.10 for Selectaire air conditioning, $30.25 for tinted glass, and $66.14 for tilt-pop steering wheel. Another name for the 'Tilt/Tilt-Away' steering wheel was the 'Tilt-Pop' steering wheel. Not only did it tilt up and down, it moved up and right when the door was opened.
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(from page 28 of the 1968 Collection)
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?
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(from page 28 of the 1968 Collection)
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 carburetor, (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.
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(from page 28 of the 1968 Collection)
Dark Green 1968 Mustang Shelby GT-500KR fastback with a 400hp, 428ci, 4 barrel, Cobra Jet V8 engine. Dark Green was the Shelby name for Highland Green paint offered on the normal 1968 Mustang. The 1968 Shelby has custom front fascia, vented hood, side scoops, and rear quarter panel scoops. These came stock with the roll bar.
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(from page 28 of the 1968 Collection)
Dark Green 1968 Mustang Shelby GT-500KR fastback, left side view. This King of the Road Shelby GT-500 also has the 10-spoke Shelby wheels and rear spoiler.
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(from page 28 of the 1968 Collection)
The rear view of these cars are as cool as the front. It has a ducktail spoiler which wraps around to the rear fenders and chrome dual exhaust cut-outs in the rear valance.
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(from page 28 of the 1968 Collection)
Dark Green 1968 Mustang Shelby GT-500KR fastback, right front view.
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(from page 28 of the 1968 Collection)
Check out this 428ci Cobra Jet engine.
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(from page 28 of the 1968 Collection)
The interior is decked out with all sorts of Shelby items. The console has extra gauges. The shift handle has a snake. There is a huge tach next to the speedometer on the dash.
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(from page 28 of the 1968 Collection)
It has four-point racing seat-belts. They connect to the top at the roll bar.
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(from page 29 of the 1968 Collection)
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 decor options group.
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(from page 29 of the 1968 Collection)
Lime Gold metallic 1968 Shelby GT500 Mustang fastback, right side view.
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(from page 29 of the 1968 Collection)
Rear left view of a Lime Gold metallic 1968 Shelby GT500 Mustang fastback.
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(from page 29 of the 1968 Collection)
An absolutely beautifully restored 1968 Lime Gold metallic Shelby GT500 Mustang fastback, front right view.
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(from page 29 of the 1968 Collection)
Interior view of a 1968 Shelby GT500 Mustang fastback.
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(from page 29 of the 1968 Collection)
Dash close-up view of a metallic 1968 Shelby GT500 Mustang fastback.
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(from page 29 of the 1968 Collection)
The 1968, Mustang Shelby, R-code, 335hp (at 5200rpm), 428 cubic inch, 4 barrel, Cobra Jet V8 engine.
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(from page 32 of the 1968 Collection)
Raven Black 1968 Shelby GT350 fastback with Shelby wheels, front fascia, hood, side scoops, and rear wing.
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(from page 32 of the 1968 Collection)
Raven Black 1968 Shelby GT350 fastback, front end view. The fog lamps in this photo have covers.
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(from page 32 of the 1968 Collection)
Left front view of a Raven Black 1968 Shelby GT350 fastback.
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