West Port Auto Center
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Fenton, MO 63026
A rare icon of American muscle performance and drop-top style, this 1968 Shelby Mustang GT350 Convertible carries Shelby number #03117 and is fully authenticated in the SAAC Shelby Registry. Purchased new in July 1969 from Jack Gibbons City Ford in Watchung, NJ, this example comes with a incredible 36-year single-owner static garage storage history (1982–2018).
As one of only 404 GT350 convertibles built for 1968-the inaugural year of Shelby production moving under Ford control to Ionia, Michigan-it is inherently rarer than its fastback counterpart.
Key Highlights & Provenance
Low-Production Spec: One of 214 convertibles built with the 4-speed manual, and one of just 97 finished in factory Sunlit Gold.
Numbers-Matching Drivetrain: Factory-original 302ci V8 (engine block stamping matches chassis sequence #185142), paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, 9-inch rear end, and 3.89:1 conventional gears.
Exterior & Rolling Stock: Resprayed in its factory-correct Sunlit Gold (Y code) in the early 1980s, complemented by a black power top, reproduction Shelby wheels, and a factory-style replacement exhaust system.
Interior Decor & Options: Black vinyl luxury bucket seats (6AA), date-coded seatbelts with shoulder harnesses, wood-grain interior accents, tilt-away steering column, power disc brakes, power steering, AM radio, and the iconic padded roll bar.
Data Plate & Marti Report Breakdown
Option / Code
Data Plate Decoding
Marti Report Rarity & Factory Equipment
Year & Assembly
8 (1968) / T (Metuchen, NJ)
1 of 404 GT350 Convertibles built in 1968
Body Style
76B (Luxury Convertible)
1 of 214 with 302ci V8 + 4-speed Manual
Engine & Trans
J (302 V8 4V) / 5 (4-Speed Manual)
1 of 97 finished in Sunlit Gold
Paint & Trim
Y (Sunlit Gold) / 6AA (Black Vinyl)
Includes Visibility Group & Interior Decor Group
Axle Ratio
1 (3.89:1 Rear Axle Ratio)
Extra Cooling Package & Heavy-Duty Battery
DSO & Build Date
8D2807 (Home Office Reserve) / 20C (March 20)
Front/Rear Bumper Guards & Wheel Lip Moldings
An exceptional investment-grade 1st Generation Shelby featuring a one-year-only GT350 powertrain configuration, documented low production numbers, and an undeniable open-air driving experience.
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| Year: | 1968 |
| Make: | Shelby |
| Model: | GT350 |
| Mileage: | |
| Exterior Color: | SUNLIT GOLD |
| Interior Color: | Black |
| Trim: | |
| Body: | |
| Stock: | 2654 |
| Engine Size: | 302 V8 |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Manual |
| Vin: | 8T03J18514203117 |
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