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Title: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: Limegold68gt on August 09, 2023, 08:00:41 PM
https://www.classicautomall.com/vehicles/5116/1968-ford-mustang-shelby-gt350

I have no horse in this race, just wondering about everybody's thoughts on this car.  Looking at the pics, there's some obvious problems.  Not sure if the dual 4's hurt the price or not.  I've been watching this for awhile, and was wondering why someone hasn't snatched it up.  Maybe some of you could possibly shed some light or offer your own observations.

Jim
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: Corey Bowcutt on August 09, 2023, 08:43:32 PM
This car was already discussed. I do not know how to attach the link or I would.
Corey
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: Coralsnake on August 09, 2023, 08:49:17 PM
If you think its a good deal, you should buy it
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: Limegold68gt on August 09, 2023, 09:06:23 PM
Coralsnake, I've been slowly looking around for a long time.  I have a '70 Grabber Orange Boss 302 that I would like to do a partial trade if possible.  I've been trying to work my way up the chain.  I had a '68 GT Fastback, sold it to get the Boss, and now would like to get into a Shelby.  I was just wondering if anyone would see something with this car that I didn't catch.  BTW, I love your website. Visit it often. 

Jim
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: 67 GT350 on August 09, 2023, 10:26:55 PM
I it ie low, then it should be sold
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: Coralsnake on August 10, 2023, 05:56:27 AM
Heres the other thread

Most people that haven't seen the car in person are going to be hesitant to critique the car in public.

https://www.saacforum.com/index.php?topic=23684.msg178285#msg178285

I think you can do better on price and quality, keep looking...
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: shelbymann1970 on August 10, 2023, 07:32:20 AM
Quote from: Limegold68gt on August 09, 2023, 09:06:23 PM
Coralsnake, I've been slowly looking around for a long time.  I have a '70 Grabber Orange Boss 302 that I would like to do a partial trade if possible.  I've been trying to work my way up the chain.  I had a '68 GT Fastback, sold it to get the Boss, and now would like to get into a Shelby.  I was just wondering if anyone would see something with this car that I didn't catch.  BTW, I love your website. Visit it often. 

Jim
I agree with Pete on seeing cars in person for overall quality and things you cannot see by pics alone. With that said a 302 auto no air 68 FB is at the bottom of the food chain Shelby wise. So some easy to see clues on quality of work done would be painted fender bolts. Rust on engine. rust holes underneath. So a personal inspection should be done. A lot of clues in the many pics provided to see what the car is overall. Use the Hagerty guide as a general reference. See pic below. it is a guide reference. So using their criteria once you see the car in person you would then determine in your own opinion is it a #3 car? A #4 car? Etc. Then with that in mind determine what is the car worth to you? -20 percent for auto but I think in certain cars I think it could be  more. Some less.
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: Vernon Estes on August 10, 2023, 09:53:38 AM
Anytime you see a "big box" dealer name like "Classic Auto Mall" and photo studio images....well, if you know..you know.

Not speecifically disparaging the selling dealer...just saying that offerings from these big consignment offerings who specialize in nothing whatsoever tend to fall short of what is displayed in pics. Just saying.

Kind regards,
Vern
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: Prototype on August 10, 2023, 10:15:05 AM
Have seen it.
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: Limegold68gt on August 10, 2023, 07:00:04 PM
Thank you folks for all the insight.  I wasn't thinking about purchasing this vehicle, too many red flags in the pics.  Just trying to gauge the market, and I figured what better place to start than the SAAC forum. 

Jim
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: shelbymann1970 on August 11, 2023, 07:26:05 AM
Quote from: Limegold68gt on August 10, 2023, 07:00:04 PM
Thank you folks for all the insight.  I wasn't thinking about purchasing this vehicle, too many red flags in the pics.  Just trying to gauge the market, and I figured what better place to start than the SAAC forum. 

Jim
I'd keep an eye on cars that Bret keeps putting up for sale on our forum. Capecodmustang.com
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: tesgt350 on August 11, 2023, 12:36:12 PM
There is a Dealer that advertises monthly in the "AUTOBUY" magazine that has a Red GT 500KR Convertible for $99K.
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: Limegold68gt on August 11, 2023, 06:38:13 PM
Yep, I've followed Bret and Cape Cod Mustang for years.  :)

Jim
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: hipo on August 13, 2023, 10:21:21 AM
 A Boss 302 is a heck of lot more fun to drive then a 68 350-----just sayin!!
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: SFcarbuff on August 13, 2023, 02:52:16 PM
Sent you a PM
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: shelbymann1970 on August 16, 2023, 07:59:44 AM
Quote from: hipo on August 13, 2023, 10:21:21 AM
A Boss 302 is a heck of lot more fun to drive then a 68 350-----just sayin!!
In what ways? My friend has a 4K mile 69 Boss 302 with  3.91 gears. Bone stock. Driving it on it's repo polyglas tires is like driving a new one in 1969. They are slugs. Period. My 2019 Equinox is faster. The 68 302 4 speed is also a slug being even slower than the B2. The suspension are not much different on a B2 as the same suspension in 69 was used on later Shelbys. The B2 had a lot of potential when modified. The same could be said for other cars like the 68 302 Shelby(go the tunnel port route). To say a Boss 302 is a heck of a lot more fun to drive I'll tell you I have owned and driven both and not sure what you mean. A 4 speed 68 Gt350 with 3.89 gears isn't as fast but neither throw you back in your seat. Plus a 68 Shelby still looks "cooler" than a Boss 302 but that is an "opinion" of mine.
I'll take my old 68 Gt350 over a 69-70 B2 any day-other than the black  70 that was made.
Title: Re: Price on this '68 GT-350 seems low
Post by: Matt- Fred 07 Shelby on September 05, 2023, 07:30:10 PM
Brett just found me a gem of a 67 Shelby GT 350, I would definitely call him!