Shelby GT500KR Convertible 482 V8 5 Speed Pro Touring

This 1968 Shelby GT500KR pro-tourer combines a heavy dose of big engine power with modern car dynamics to create an unbeatable combination of street ready swagger. With less than 70K original miles, this completely rust free car lived most of its life as a well-maintained six cylinder grocery getter that, as you can tell, would prove to be the perfect candidate for a killer pro-touring build. The owner began by separating the body from its frame and ordering Shelby-style Maier fiberglass pieces for the front clip, hood, fender extensions, decklid and tail light panel. Once the frame was media blasted and the car was bolted back together, hours were spent mocking up the fiberglass pieces to ensure proper fit and the whole body was block sanded to a completely wave free surface. When the panels were as tight and flat as possible, the body was completely disassembled and covered from top to bottom in custom mixed Dupont Chromabase Candy Apple Red and a glossy clearcoat shell. Looking completely natural between the cars satin black fenders is a Robert Pond Motorsports aluminum side oiler 427 which has been stroked to 482 cubic inches and produces 575 horsepower. Behind the stroked motor you'll find a fresh Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission, a Heidts nine inch Traction Lok rear end which is equipped with 3.25 Richmond gears and a custom tweaked suspension. Stopping is a cinch thanks to a four wheel disc Wilwood system which clamps 12 inch drilled and slotted rotors through four piston calipers; and power flows to the ground through Vintage Wheel Works V50 wheels and 245/45/17 front and 275/40/17 rear Bridgestone Potenza radials. Inside the car you'll find a freshly restored factory vinyl interior that is super nice and fits the character of this custom Mustang perfectly. With an authentic Shelby appearance and a modern Mustang feel, this 1968 GT500KR pro-tourer combines the style and class of yesterday with some of the best performance technology of today.