Not Sold (Est: £140,000 - £160,000)
1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback 1 of just 1,140 1968 GT500 Fastbacks produced
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 99
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback, 1 of 1,140 produced, underwent extensive recommissioning in 2024-2025, including a full engine overhaul and a five-speed conversion, with over £30,000 spent. While the mechanics are rated highly, the untouched body and paint are described as "good."
Condition
6
The bodywork and paintwork were not touched during the recommissioning and are described as “good,” with the interior “very good.” This indicates moderate wear on the exterior and interior, suggesting a 'Good' condition rating.
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Manual
Transmission:
8T02S17362601919
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
FNE 776F
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
PLEASE NOTE: This lot has been freshly serviced and had some brake work completed in preparation for the sale, to the sum of c.£1,100.
Ford’s 1967 model-year revamp of the Mustang allowed the pony car to host a ‘big block’ 390ci V8 for the first time.
Never one to miss an opportunity, Carroll Shelby was quick to engineer and launch his GT500 version complete with enhanced brakes and suspension, bespoke lightweight fibreglass panels (bonnet, boot, front end, side scoops, etc.), integral rollover bar and 428ci ‘Police Interceptor’ V8 engine, allied to either a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission.
Conservatively rated at 335bhp and 420lb.
ft.
of torque, the seven-litre powerplant endowed the Fastback with tyre-smoking performance; 0-60mph in 6.1secs.
and 132mph.
For several reasons, manufacturers sometimes chose to downplay their power figures, and it has been suggested that the GT500's actual output was closer to 400bhp.
Just 1,140 Shelby GT500 Fastbacks were ...
Points of note
£31,651
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£118,573
Median Price (Since 2020)
£365,881
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Apr 16 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
79,492 miles
Registration Date
1968-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 17 2026 with 79,492 miles
Failed
On Apr 08 2026 with 79,475 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Passed
On Mar 04 2025 with 78,567 miles
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