1968 Shelby Mustang

  • GT – XTC
  • Year: 1968
  • Model: Shelby Cobra Mustang GT-350
    • Exterior – Black
    • Interior – Black
  • Owner: Keith M
  • Full Restoration

Body: 2 door fastback

Paint and body work:  Vandenberg Collision

Modifications:

Cobra Tri-Y headers

Pertronix ignition system

Interior: Stock

Engine:  J-code 302 four barrel 

Transmission:   Ford C-4 automatic

Rear end: stock Ford 9” with 3:89:1 Traction-Lok axle

Rims: 15” x 7” Shelby 12 Spoke aluminum 

Tires: Cooper Cobra Radial GT (P215/70R15 front and Rear)

Other: 

 One of 803 fastback (non‑Hertz co. cars) built for 1968

 One of 21 fastbacks with this color combination

 One of 47 total GT 350 units exported to Canadian dealerships in 1968

  • History : Purchased in Dryden Ontario 1975. An original Canadian export car delivered to Sud Ford in Longueuil, Quebec on July 10, 1968.
  • Being an eastern Canada car it was pretty rough when I bought it. I drove the car for 2 years then parked it until I could gather enough parts (and money) to complete a reasonable restoration. I completed the first restoration in 1994, but at that time the access to original parts and quality reproductions was not readily available so several parts that needed replacement just couldn’t be done. In 2013 I once again disassembled the car, and over the next 2 years completed the upgrades I had always wanted to do plus a fresh paint job. The car is now basically complete with original, NOS, concours correct reproduction, or date correct parts throughout. It’s great fun to drive and I always enjoy sharing information with people at car shows that are interested in the car.

Tags: 1968 Ford, GT 350, Shelby, Mustang, GT-XTC

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