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Shelby GT500 1st Gen

Overview

The first-generation Shelby GT500 (1967–1968) built on the Mustang platform with a big-block V8, performance upgrades, and distinctive styling cues. It became an American muscle icon with proven street and track credentials.

Distinctions

What sets this car apart, from being selected for the Octane Files to becoming a legend.

Legend

A car that transcended the hobby, known far beyond the people who drive them.

In the files

Selected for its history, engineering, or cultural weight.

The scorecard

Rated 1 to 10 on the traits that matter for owning, driving, and holding on to a car like this.

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Electronic dependence

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Market Data

Demand tier, price trend, and typical values by condition, based on recent sales data.

Desirability Tier

Blue-chipHighSolidEntry

The proven elite. Values are established, liquid, and defended at every auction.

Value Trajectory

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Price by condition

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Buyer's guide

What anyone seriously considering this car should know first.

Why it's worth it

The GT500KR's 'King of the Road' name and 428 CJ made it the flagship Shelby; the Super Snake is a seven-figure unicorn.

Callout

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What to watch for

GT500 and especially KR clones abound - Shelby registry documentation and VIN verification are essential.

The Story

Driving Character

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Design

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Motorsport Pedigree

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In Culture

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Where it comes from

Related cars from the same manufacturer family, like platform siblings or shared-era relatives.

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Rivals

Cars from other manufacturers that competed for the same buyers when new.

Rivals: Corvette 427, Camaro COPO. If you like it: GT350, Boss 429 Mustang.

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Owning One

Why collectors want it

The big-block Shelby Mustang; the '67 GT500 and the '68 GT500KR ('King of the Road', 428 Cobra Jet) are blue-chip Shelbys - the '68 fastback is also the 'Eleanor' base.

Which one to look for

GT500, GT500KR (1968, 428 CJ), the one-off '67 Super Snake.

What owning one is like

Rust, clones, KR and Super Snake authenticity.

Upkeep & Parts

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All cars

Country of Origin

USA

Class

Muscle

Production Years

1967–1968

Units Built

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Marque

Shelby

Model

GT500

Nickname

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Body

Convertible, Coupe

Layout

Front-engine, RWD

Engine

428 Police Interceptor, then the 428 Cobra Jet in the '68 KR; the one-off '67 Super Snake (427).

Transmission

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Designer

Carroll Shelby / Ford