This 1968 Shelby Mustang GT500KR fastback is one of 1,053 examples produced during a production run from April through July 1968. The car was delivered new to McCollum Motors of Dishman, Washington finished in Highland Green over black with GT equipment, and it is powered by a 428ci Cobra Jet V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and a 9″ rear axle with a limited-slip differential. Other features include a twin-scoop hood, side scoops, a rear spoiler, 15″ wheels, power-assisted steering and front disc brakes, Koni shocks, and a Philco push-button radio.
The R-code 428ci Cobra Jet V8 was factory rated at 335 horsepower and 440 lb-ft of torque.
The engine bay is equipped with a curved Monte Carlo bar as well as an export brace.
The oil was last changed in preparation for sale, at which time the oil-pan gasket was replaced to correct leaks.
A Toploader four-speed manual transmission delivers power to the wheels via a 9″ rear end with a 3.50:1 Traction-Lok differential.
The fuel tank was replaced in 1996, and the clutch assembly was replaced in 2025.
The car was refinished in 1990.
The car was delivered new in Highland Green and features a ventilated fiberglass hood with a ram-air scoop, side and quarter scoops, rocker-panel stripes, an integrated rear spoiler, and Shelby badging.
Cast-alloy 15″ 10-spoke wheels are mounted with 225/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires.
The car is equipped with power-assisted steering and front disc brakes, and Koni shocks have been installed.
The interior received Black Knitted Décor bucket seats from the factory, with matching door panels and carpeting.
Woodgrain trim accents the dashboard, console, and door panels, and a Philco push-button AM radio is mounted in the center of the dash.
A folding Sport Deck bench seat is located in the rear.
A wood-rimmed steering wheel on a tilting column sits ahead of instrumentation that includes a 140-mph speedometer with a trip odometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges.
The five-digit odometer shows 64k miles.
