A Blue 1968 Shelby GT500 equipped with a 351 Windsor V8 and automatic transmission is currently live at auction on eBay with bidding at $90,000.
A 1968 Ford Shelby GT500 has appeared at auction on eBay through Gateway Classic Cars, the world's largest classic car dealership, with current bidding sitting at $90,000 and the reserve not yet met. Finished in blue over a black interior and equipped with a 351 cubic-inch Windsor V8 mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission, this GT500 represents one of the most iconic muscle cars of the original pony car era.
The Shelby GT500 story begins in 1967 when Carroll Shelby's team transformed the standard Mustang fastback into a fire-breathing performance machine. By 1968 the GT500 had evolved into the KR (King of the Road) variant with the 428 Cobra Jet, though non-KR examples continued with the 428 Police Interceptor or high-output 428 unit. This example's 351 Windsor specification suggests possible engine substitution during its history, a common and well-accepted modification among drivers who value reliability and parts availability.
The visual drama of the 1968 Shelby GT500 remains undiminished. Sequential turn signals, Shelby-specific body work, the long hood and fastback roofline -- this is the muscle car that defined an entire cultural moment in America. The blue exterior is an appropriate color for a car of this presence: bold, confident, and unmistakably American.
Gateway Classic Cars brings its legendary 100+ photo presentation to this listing, and the seller's reputation for transparent documentation and 100% positive feedback across 641 transactions speaks to the professionalism behind this consignment.
For those tracking the performance Ford market, Motorious recently covered a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with the 428 Cobra Jet at auction, highlighting the continued collector enthusiasm for big-block, period-correct Ford muscle. The Shelby brand presence carries a premium above even the most desirable standard Mustang configurations, and this example's GT500 designation ensures it will always command a premium.
With eight watchers already tracking the listing and 23 views on auction day, interest is building. The listing is selling through Gateway Classic Cars in Concord, North Carolina.
