Shelby GT500
Compare period GT500 specifications, including the 1968 Cobra Jet KR Fastback and Convertible.
What to check before buying
Check the Shelby and Ford build records for body style, build and model years, engine, gearbox, and original KR specification.
The documented 1967 Super Snake was a Shelby demonstrator built for a Goodyear tyre test.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8T03R206071-02785 | 2025RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20251968 Shelby GT500 KR Convertible | SoldUSD 307,500 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
| 67402F4A00544 | Jan 2019Mecum · Kissimmee 20191967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake | SoldUSD 2,200,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidence |
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Factory specification and chronology
- Production
- 1967–1970
- Factory purpose
- Road
Alternative names
Also recorded as Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.
Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 Shelby GT500 KR Fastback | — | Fastback | — | — | Road | |
| 1968 Shelby GT500 KR ConvertibleKing of the Road | — | Convertible | — | — | Road | 8T03R206071-02785 |