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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2025, 08:13:45 PM

Title: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: Coralsnake on September 03, 2025, 08:13:45 PM
(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/8-030925201236.jpeg)
Title: Remember this?
Post by: Bill Collins on September 04, 2025, 10:23:17 AM
1981. Factory double black KR 4 speed with A/C. Pulled it out of a construction ditch in Virginia by wrapping a chain around the roof and lifting it with a backhoe.
Title: Re: Remember this?
Post by: Coralsnake on September 04, 2025, 11:10:17 AM
I would like to welcome them both back!

Remarkable they survived

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Post by: 69 GT350 Vert on September 04, 2025, 12:22:50 PM
I remember those Michelin-Tire-Man looking winter coats.  :D
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Post by: CSX4781 on September 04, 2025, 12:25:46 PM
Looks like it's in front of the old garage in Enola.
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Post by: capecodmustang.com on September 04, 2025, 12:34:30 PM
Sorry...

I couldn't resist....
Title: Re: Remember this?
Post by: Bill Collins on September 04, 2025, 02:10:30 PM
Quote from: CSX4781 on September 04, 2025, 12:25:46 PMLooks like it's in front of the old garage in Enola.
Yes, it is.
Title: Re: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: Coralsnake on September 04, 2025, 02:31:49 PM
Lets just make this, probably should have been lost forever, but somehow survived
Title: Re: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: Peter L. on September 23, 2025, 04:59:03 PM
 The black KR Bill Collins posted is alive and well and living in Canada. I'm currently putting the motor together and hoping to see the road this spring. I can post some current photos if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: Coralsnake on September 23, 2025, 06:47:06 PM
Always.
Title: Re: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: FL SAAC on September 23, 2025, 08:10:37 PM
love these old photos and thanks for sharing

Keepem coming!
Title: Re: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: Peter L. on September 24, 2025, 08:22:08 AM
 The day we brought it home.
Title: Re: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: Peter L. on September 24, 2025, 08:25:13 AM
 A good cleaning and the fun begins.
Title: Re: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: Bill Collins on September 24, 2025, 11:52:58 AM
Quote from: Peter L. on September 24, 2025, 08:22:08 AMThe day we brought it home.

One thing I remember about it is that although somewhat bent, it was remarkably rust free. The fellow I bought it from had been using it as a parts car for his other standard '68 GT500. Great to see it is coming back!
Title: Re: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: Peter L. on September 24, 2025, 12:38:58 PM
It is indeed rust free, and now straight. All we did was to give the undercarriage a good cleaning.
Title: Re: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: Bill Collins on September 24, 2025, 12:46:55 PM
Quote from: Peter L. on September 24, 2025, 12:38:58 PMIt is indeed rust free, and now straight. All we did was to give the undercarriage a good cleaning.

Wow, even the paint inspector's yellow stamp is still visible on the cowl!
Title: Re: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: Peter L. on September 25, 2025, 08:00:41 AM
 Yes, and there is also one on the top of the fender where it bolts to the apron. I also have the original owners manual and most of the original build sheet. Quite remarkable that it survived after all these years.
Title: Re: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: Kapracing on November 26, 2025, 10:25:36 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on September 03, 2025, 08:13:45 PM(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/8-030925201236.jpeg)

Was this one saved also?
Title: Re: Remember this? Almost lost these ones
Post by: 5s386 on December 04, 2025, 09:52:26 PM
Quote from: Kapracing on November 26, 2025, 10:25:36 PM
Quote from: Coralsnake on September 03, 2025, 08:13:45 PM(https://www.saac.com/forum/gallery/8-030925201236.jpeg)

Was this one saved also?

Yes, discovered by a friend.