The first Shelby Mustang convertible came roaring
onto the scene in 1968. Getting one half a century ago was already
difficult–only 404 were produced that year–so encountering one today is even
harder. Chances of discovering a diamond in the rough, rusted-out and broken
down, gathering dust under barn beams and stacks of hay, are slim enough. Thus,
this pristinely preserved blue Shelby Mustang GT350 convertible is a gem of the
highest rarity.
Though painted in a beautiful azure called “Acapulco
Blue,” the Shelby Mustang GT350 is an all-American muscle car. The ’68 was
built with a 302 V8 engine, an aluminum Cobra intake manifold, a Holley 650 CFM
4-barrel carburetor, and a manual four-speed transmission that translates to
250 horsepower. This Mustang was restored in 1992-93 by Vintage Classic Car
Restoration, who installed a power-operated white top with glass backlight and
black interior.
Beneath the custom outfit, this Mustang features
many of its original factory fundaments, including a ’68 air conditioning
system, power steering and front disc brakes, front and rear bumper guards,
wheel lip bright moldings over OG Shelby 10-spoke aluminum wheels and
period-correct BF Goodrich Radial tires.
