1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible
Numbers-Matching 302ci V8 | 4-Speed Manual | 9-Inch Rear w/ 3.89:1 Gears | SAAC Registry | Deluxe Marti Report
| Lot # | 7769 |
|---|---|
| Location | Fenton, MO 63026 |
| Seller | Dealer |
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302 V8 |
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4 Speed Manual |
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SUNLIT GOLD |
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Black |
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8T03J18514203117 |
1968 Shelby Mustang GT350 Convertible
Here is a genuine crown jewel of first-generation Shelby history — a 1968 Shelby Mustang GT350 Convertible, Shelby number #03117, fully authenticated in the SAAC Shelby Registry. As one of just 404 GT350 convertibles built for 1968 — the inaugural year Shelby production moved under Ford control to Ionia, Michigan — this drop-top is inherently rarer than its celebrated fastback counterpart. Purchased new in July 1969 from Jack Gibbons City Ford in Watchung, New Jersey, it carries an extraordinary 36-year single-owner static garage storage history spanning 1982 to 2018, a provenance chapter that speaks volumes to its preservation and pedigree. Finished in exquisite factory Sunlit Gold over black vinyl, this open-air Shelby pairs undeniable rarity with the one-year-only powertrain configuration serious collectors chase for a lifetime. This is an investment-grade acquisition of the highest order.
Engine & Transmission
- Numbers-matching, factory-original 302ci V8 — engine block stamping matches chassis sequence #185142
- Desirable factory 4-speed manual transmission, the enthusiast’s configuration
- Robust 9-inch rear end for confident, muscle-era performance
- 3.89:1 conventional gears for spirited acceleration
- Extra Cooling Package and heavy-duty battery documented from the factory
Exterior
- Resprayed in factory-correct Sunlit Gold (Y code) in the early 1980s
- Black power convertible top for effortless open-air motoring
- Reproduction Shelby wheels that complete the unmistakable stance
- Factory-style replacement exhaust system
- Front and rear bumper guards plus wheel lip moldings
Interior
- Black vinyl luxury bucket seats (6AA), true to the factory build
- Date-coded seatbelts with shoulder harnesses
- Elegant wood-grain interior accents
- Tilt-away steering column for added comfort and access
- The iconic padded roll bar — a signature GT350 convertible detail
- AM radio and Interior Decor Group appointments
Suspension & Brakes
- Power front disc brakes for confident, modern stopping authority
- Power steering for precise, easy control
- Balanced chassis worthy of the Shelby name
Additional Info & Provenance
- Fully authenticated in the SAAC Shelby Registry as Shelby #03117
- Accompanied by a Deluxe Marti Report documenting original production data, features, and options
- Data plate decoded: 8 (1968), 76B luxury convertible, J (302 V8 4V), 5 (4-speed manual), Y (Sunlit Gold), 6AA (black vinyl), 3.89:1 axle, 8D2807 DSO (Home Office Reserve), 20C build date
- One of just 404 GT350 convertibles built for 1968
- One of only 214 built with the 4-speed manual
- One of just 97 finished in factory Sunlit Gold
- Includes the Visibility Group and Interior Decor Group
- 36-year single-owner static garage storage (1982–2018)
Investment-grade Shelby convertibles with this depth of documentation, this level of rarity, and a one-year-only GT350 powertrain rarely surface on the open market. For the discerning collector seeking to add a fully authenticated, numbers-matching piece of Shelby heritage to a serious portfolio, this Sunlit Gold GT350 Convertible is an opportunity that demands immediate attention.
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| Ended On: | 09/23/2026 at 2:08 pm EDT |
| Timezone: |
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| Result: |
Sold for $142,800 |
Item condition: New
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Bidding History
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| ******* | 09/23/2026 2:04 pm EDT | $136,000 | |
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| Auction started | 09/16/2026 12:00 am EDT | ||
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