(from page 13 of the 1968 Collection)
Shelby invoice showing all options, standard base price, and $1.80 for gas.
(from page 13 of the 1968 Collection)
Vehicle identification number plate on the top upper flange of the right and left front fender apron, visible only with the hood open. This was the 1768th Shelby built in 1968. See the Shelby VIN Decoder for more information on the number shown on this plate.
(from page 14 of the 1968 Collection)
Presidential Blue 1968 Mustang GT fastback with the C-stripes and special GT hub caps. When you ordered the GT, you had the choice between the C-stripes or rocker panel stripes
(from page 14 of the 1968 Collection)
Presidential Blue 1968 Mustang GT fastback, right side view.
(from page 14 of the 1968 Collection)
This GT has chrome exhaust tips exiting out the rear.
(from page 14 of the 1968 Collection)
Presidential Blue 1968 Mustang GT fastback, front end view.
(from page 14 of the 1968 Collection)
Presidential Blue 1968 Mustang GT fastback, rear end view.
(from page 14 of the 1968 Collection)
This GT has a black interior.
(from page 14 of the 1968 Collection)
Here is a nice clear shot to of the gauges. The small ones across the top are Gasoline, Clock, and Temperature. Then we have the speedometer and tach for the large gauges.
(from page 14 of the 1968 Collection)
Shot of the rear seat.
(from page 14 of the 1968 Collection)
Rear seat folded away.
(from page 15 of the 1968 Collection)
Acapulco Blue 1968 Mustang GT with the second largest engine offered in a 1968 Mustang, 325 hp (at 4800 rpm), 390 cubic inch, V8 with a Holley 4 barrel carburetor.
(from page 15 of the 1968 Collection)
Acapulco Blue 1968 Mustang GT, front end view.
(from page 15 of the 1968 Collection)
1968 Acapulco Blue Mustang GT fastback, right rear view.
(from page 15 of the 1968 Collection)
What's under the hood, the original 325 hp (at 4800 rpm), 390 cubic inch, V8 with a Holley 4 barrel carburetor.
(from page 15 of the 1968 Collection)
Interior view of the 1968 Mustang GT. This one has a bench seat!
(from page 15 of the 1968 Collection)
Door data tag of this 1968 Acapulco Blue Mustang. 63A standard fastback body style, U Tahoe Turquoise meaning this car has been repainted, 11J built on the 11th of September for 90 export, G 3.24:1 rear axle code, and 5 a 4 speed manual transmission.
(from page 15 of the 1968 Collection)
Acapulco Blue 1968 Shelby GT-350 fastback owned by Denny Headley from Illinois. This was our featured Attitude Of The Week for the week starting April 18, 2010. The car originally Lime Green, then painted white, then sat in a field for many years rotting away. The car was rescued from the field and restored. These photos were taken at the 7th Annual Main Street Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis Car Show held in Princeville, Illinois.
(from page 15 of the 1968 Collection)
Acapulco Blue 1968 Shelby GT-350 fastback, front end view. You can make out the racing harness seat belts hanging from the roll bar inside. These are standard items on the Shelby back in 1968.
(from page 15 of the 1968 Collection)
Acapulco Blue is a metallic paint which shines many shades of blue in the sun.