Candy Apple Red 1968 Shelby GT350302-4V4spd Top Loader for sale!

Description

 View Our eBay Store (847) 915-4486 ✕

Image 1/85

Image 2/85

Image 3/85

Image 4/85

Image 5/85

Image 6/85

Image 7/85

Image 8/85

Image 9/85

Image 10/85

Image 11/85

Image 12/85

Image 13/85

Image 14/85

Image 15/85

Image 16/85

Image 17/85

Image 18/85

Image 19/85

Image 20/85

Image 21/85

Image 22/85

Image 23/85

Image 24/85

Image 25/85

Image 26/85

Image 27/85

Image 28/85

Image 29/85

Image 30/85

Image 31/85

Image 32/85

Image 33/85

Image 34/85

Image 35/85

Image 36/85

Image 37/85

Image 38/85

Image 39/85

Image 40/85

Image 41/85

Image 42/85

Image 43/85

Image 44/85

Image 45/85

Image 46/85

Image 47/85

Image 48/85

Image 49/85

Image 50/85

Image 51/85

Image 52/85

Image 53/85

Image 54/85

Image 55/85

Image 56/85

Image 57/85

Image 58/85

Image 59/85

Image 60/85

Image 61/85

Image 62/85

Image 63/85

Image 64/85

Image 65/85

Image 66/85

Image 67/85

Image 68/85

Image 69/85

Image 70/85

Image 71/85

Image 72/85

Image 73/85

Image 74/85

Image 75/85

Image 76/85

Image 77/85

Image 78/85

Image 79/85

Image 80/85

Image 81/85

Image 82/85

Image 83/85

Image 84/85

Image 85/85

1 of 85 View All Images Candy Apple Red 1968 Shelby GT350302-4V4spd Top Loader for sale!@@@2376175@@@ Stock #: 215 Exterior Color: Candy Apple Red Interior Color: Saddle Body Type: Convertible Transmission: 4spd Top Loader Drivetrain: RWD Engine: 302-4V Title Condition: Clear

'68 Shelby GT350 4spd Convertible 1 of 3 Candy Apple over Saddle only 7 made no matter the transmission according to the Marti Report and the SAAC Registry. In addition to a 4 speed manual transmission she came factory equipped with 3.89:1 rear gear. She also boasts a white convertible power top with glass backlite power steering power brakes with front disks tilt-away steering and much more. She also retains her original engine transmission and rear end. She wears Shelby 10-spoke wheels sh...od in Goodyear Speedway 350 including a full-sized spare. 02781 was built on schedule on June 3 1968 and invoiced to Gotham Ford of New York and sent to Shelby American Livonia MI for completion. By the early 1970's the car made its way to South Williamsport PA were it fell into disuse sitting garages for nearly 15 years. By 1987 noted Cobra restorer Rocky Meisel purchased the car and performed a complete rotisserie restoration and drove it extensively for a short time. It was then sold into a private collection in Iowa purportedly the only non-Mopar in an extensive collection where it remained until 2002. The car under new ownership underwent a cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment dusting the underbody flat black to recommission the car for regular road use and bring the car up to current show standards. The current owner has owned and enjoyed the car since 2004 driving the car seasonally and storing in a climate controlled environment. From 2009-2010 the drivetrain engine bay and undercarriage had been restored. The engine was rebuilt balanced and blueprinted in 2010. Factory horsepower was rated at 290. The car currently make approximately 400hp and runs on regular pump gas. Shortly following this most recent restoration this Candy Apple Shelby Convertible was invited to the Barrington IL Concours d 'Elegance and then by Shelby American to be on display at the Shelby American Heritage Center in Las Vegas Nevada. There it is well maintained started and driven periodically to ensure continued mechanical fitness. The car is documented by the original window sticker Marti Report and Shelby American Automobile Club registry entry. Exterior The exterior is finished in her factory original Candy Apple Red. She retains all of her original factory fiberglass (hood head light buckets rear deck lid and rear quarter panel extensions) except one headlight bucket. The owner has an original also finished in Candy Apple Red and can be included in the sale. Overall the paint is consistent with what one would find in a high quality driven show car. Last repainted prior to the current owner's tenure the bodywork has stood the test of time. Body panel fit is very good on par or better than factory. The most significant flaw on the exterior is the passenger side rocker molding is retained on the front by a body screw where the retainer clips commonly fail. Bright work glass and badging are in very good to excellent condition. The convertible top is in excellent condition and fully operational. Interior The interior is a very good to excellent condition. The Chocolate Dash and Sun Visors and Cinnamon Carpets are NOS and are not reproduced. Dash is supple free of any blemishes or cracks. The carpet is in likewise excellent condition. There are no significant notable flaws in any of the interior door or quarter panels nor in the front or rear seats. The saddle tan seat covers are reproduced should they ever need to be replaced. The seatbelts are all date code correct and original. The gauges and console appear to be original unrestored pieces. The patina of normal wear is evident on the console armrest as well as the console auxiliary gauges and yet are in very good condition. The main dash gauge cluster bezels and the surrounding woodgrain inlay are in excellent condition and appear to be fully restored. All the gauges lighting accessories climate control and radio accessories work. Engine Bay The engine bay appears OE correct right down to the factory Thermactor ECS (only 4-speed GT350's required Thermactor vehicles equipped with Automatic Transmissions did not). The tilt steering vacuum canister is currently uninstalled and can be reinstalled as a condition of sale. The engine was rebuilt balanced and blueprinted in 2010. The engine bay was also restored to current show judging standards. The engine was balanced and blue printed retaining all the factory correct accessories including the Holley 735 carb intake heads exhaust manifolds even an original Thermactor Emission Control System. The internal bottom rotating assembly have been upgraded with a 347 stroker kit including forged pistons balanced I-beam rods 9000 series cast crank and ARP bolts. Factory horsepower was rated at 290. The car currently make approximately 400hp and runs on regular pump gas. Chassis The undercarriage chassis and suspension were also restored to like new condition using the factory correct finishes. The fuel system was flushed and cleaned and remains in very good condition. The exhaust system remains in good condition for a car that is intended to be driven and enjoyed. Floor-pans are finished in the proper Red Oxide primer wheel-wells in black. The rear floor pans and quarter panel drops have been repaired or replaced during previous restorations. The frame rails torque boxes and front apron assemblies are believed to be original. There is no known or observed accident damage. Documentation The car is documented by the original window sticker Marti Report and Shelby American Automobile Club registry entry. Also included are engine build cards previous owner history Barrington Concours d 'Elegance papers and photos of the most recently performed restoration work.

Vehicle Warranty

New Vehicles come with a full-factory warranty. Used vehicles may have a remaining-factory warranty, but please contact us for the warranty details specific to this vehicle.

About Show Your Auto LLC Find What Drives You

Selling on eBay since 1999, ShowYourAuto LLC is dedicated not just to providing a service, but to serving a purpose. Buyer or seller, our objective is to keep the car hobby fun by taking the hassle out of selling and the risk out of buying investment quality muscle cars worldwide. Only when we do that right, do we earn from it. Driving your collectible automobile is a wild adventure, buying or selling shouldn't have to be.

Patrick Krook, President/CEO

Terms and Conditions Payment Options We accept the following payment methods:
- Cashier's Check/money order
- Cash (in person)
Vehicle Pickup & Shipping All shipping charges are buyer's responsibility. General Terms Notice to Bidders: All of the vehicles we list on eBay are for sale locally. We reserve the right to end an auction early. All cars are immediately ready for delivery upon sale. Deposit: We require a non-refundable $500 deposit within 48 hours of winning the auction. Please call to make arrangements for payment. Payment Types: Cash in person, Certified Funds, Institutional Financing All sales transactions must be completed within 7 calendar days of auction close. Prices subject to change without notice and do not include Title, License, Registration Fees, State or Local Taxes or Processing Fees if any. Please contact seller first for vehicle availability. Although every effort is made to present accurate and reliable information, use of this information is voluntary, and should only be deemed reliable after an independent review of its accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. It is the sole responsibility of the customer to verify the existence of options, accessories and the vehicle condition before time of sale. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to the time of sale. No expressed or implied warranties, including the availability or condition of the equipment listed, is made. EPA mileage estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual mileage may vary depending on driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle maintenance. Fees and Taxes

This is a Private Party sale, SYA does not convey or transfer title. Sales tax, title, license fee, registration fee, are the responsibility of the buyer and additional to the advertised price. The vehicle is listed locally, we reserve the right to end the auction at any time.