Ford GT500 Shelby
The 1967 Shelby GT 500 was the first model built in the Shelby GT 500 series. It is based on the 1967 Mustang and is equipped with a FE 428 cu in (7,0 L) Police-Interceptor V8 engine with an aluminum mid-rise intake and 2x4-barrel 600 CFM Holley carburetors producing 355 hp (360 PS; 265 kW) at 5.400 rpm and 420 lb⋅ft (569 N⋅m) of torque at 3200 rpm. Two thousand forty-eight were produced in 1967. Various body parts of the GT were made of fiberglass, including the front end, hood, rear light panel, trunk lid, quarter panel extension, and side scoops. Starting in April 1968, Ford began factory installation of a version of the 428 engine, known as the Cobra Jet. This new engine featured a unique 16-bolt exhaust flange. The GT500 later became known as the Cobra GT500 KR. The initials KR stood for "King of the Road". Ford rated the Cobra Jet at 335 hp (250 kW), but with 440 lb⋅ft (597 N⋅m) of torque at 3.
The 500 Shelby GT 1967 was the first model built in the Shelby GT 500 series. Based on the 1967 Mustang, it was equipped with a FE 428 cu in (7,0 L) Police Interceptor V8 engine with an aluminum mid-rise intake and 2X4-barrel 600 CFM Holley carburetors producing 355 hp (360 PS; 265 kW) at 5.400 rpm and 420 lb⋅ft (569 N⋅m) at 3200 rpm of torque. Two thousand and forty-eight were produced in 1967.
Several body panels on the GT were made of fiberglass, including the front fascia, hood, taillight panel, trunk lid, quarter panel extension, and side scoops.
Starting in April 1968, Ford began factory installation of a version of the 428 engine known as the Cobra Jet. This new engine featured a unique 16-bolt exhaust flange. The GT500 later became known as the Cobra GT500 KR. The initials KR stood for "King of the Road". Ford rated the Cobra Jet at 335 hp (250 kW), but with 440 lb⋅ft (597 N⋅m) of torque at 3.400 rpm, although the power output was considered significantly understated. [reference needed] Shelby's KR engine was left standard, and cast aluminum valve covers bearing "Cobra Lemans" were added to mark the victory of Ford's FE engine family over Ferrari at Le Mans in 1966 and 1967.
This Shelby presented here is an original and drives great.
It was sold in the USA and subsequently exported to Sweden, before going to Metropole. In Sweden, the engine was completely overhauled and has run very little since then. Inside, you can see a beautiful wooden Shelby steering wheel and the lovely gauges. Everything is original. Furthermore, it is equipped with an automatic transmission. Other distinctive features include the typical rims found only on Shelbys. The bodywork is still very straight and the paintwork looks perfect as well. All in all, a perfect Shelby 500 GT for the true enthusiast.