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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: Royce Peterson on June 16, 2021, 09:34:35 AM

Title: Speed and Supercar 1968 Magazine - testing the 1968 Shelby GT500 with the 427
Post by: Royce Peterson on June 16, 2021, 09:34:35 AM
(https://www.supermotors.net/getfile/760008/fullsize/shelby+427+p1.jpg)

I wonder if the car still exists?

Link to the full article:
https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/760008 (https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/760008)
Title: Re: Speed and Supercar 1968 Magazine - testing the 1968 Shelby GT500 with the 427
Post by: Coralsnake on June 16, 2021, 10:04:21 AM
That is the 1967 engineering car that was converted into the 1968 photographic pre production car. It is Acapulco Blue.

Doubtful it ever had a 427 engine with air conditioning, but hey if its in a magazine article it has to be true.

Title: Re: Speed and Supercar 1968 Magazine - testing the 1968 Shelby GT500 with the 427
Post by: Royce Peterson on June 16, 2021, 10:19:00 AM
LOL Pete yes probably more of old Shel's snake oil here. There are some color shots that make it look like a darker blue but may be a different car too.


Quote from: Coralsnake on June 16, 2021, 10:04:21 AM
That is the 1967 engineering car that was converted into the 1968 photographic pre production car. It is Acapulco Blue.

Doubtful it ever had a 427 engine with air conditioning, but hey if its in a magazine article it has to be true.
Title: Re: Speed and Supercar 1968 Magazine - testing the 1968 Shelby GT500 with the 427
Post by: shelbydoug on June 16, 2021, 12:22:36 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on June 16, 2021, 10:04:21 AM
That is the 1967 engineering car that was converted into the 1968 photographic pre production car. It is Acapulco Blue.

Doubtful it ever had a 427 engine with air conditioning, but hey if its in a magazine article it has to be true.

"Heard it in a love song, can't be wrong".  ;)