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Earthmotorcars is excited to offer this 1 of only 1,053 KR fastbacks produced for the 1968 model year, this award-winning Mustang is pretty much everything anyone could ask for when it comes to investment grade muscle. Their dream came true in April 1968, when a brand-new version of the 428 Police Interceptor engine was fitted with improved-breathing heads and larger exhaust manifolds, giving birth to the 428 Cobra Jet. The mill quickly found its way into the Shelby GT500 , which became the GT500 KR or King of the Road. Officially rated at 335 horsepower, but actually powered by no less than 400 ponies and 440 pound-feet of torque, the King gained iconic status almost immediately. Like all 1968 Shelby Mustangs, the King of the Road benefited from a restyled, fiberglass front end with twin hood scoops and louvers. Details that made it stand out from a pack of Shelby s included Cobra Jet 428 emblems on the fenders, dash and gas cap lid, and GT500 KR graphics on the front fenders. Although it received several updates for 1968, the Mustangs interior remained familiar and kept its dashboard configuration almost unaltered. Naturally, the Shelby version gained unique features of its own, including a Cobra -badged steering wheel, a striped gear shift knob, and Cobra-embossed leather. Options included a Sport Deck rear seat, power steering, tilt-away steering column, air conditioner, and an AM radio. DSO ITEM # 3552 DEALER 84X999 ACTUALLY BUILT 6/19/68 RELEASED 6/21/68 OPTIONS: GT Equipment Group Visibility Group Sport Deck rear seat Power steering Power front disc brakes Tilt-Away steering column AM radio Interior Dcor Group Tachometer and Trip Odometer THIS CAR IS HIGHLY DOCUMENTED AND AUTHENTIC UNLIKE MOST OF THESE EXAMPLES FOR SALE IN THE CURRENT MARKET. A FULL CATALOG THAT WILL COME WITH THIS CAR DOCUMENTING THE RESTORATION AND ORIGINALITY.
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