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Title: One of the best gt350’s in the country selling at Barrett Jackson 1/24/25
Post by: Wskytango24 on January 24, 2025, 11:52:18 AM
Lot # 1060.1 This 1968 Shelby GT350 convertible is a Division 1 Level restoration was performed at Billups Classic Cars and has received multiple SAAC, Mid America and MCA awards. This Shelby is powered by an original J-code 302ci 4-barrel engine with an original Toploader 4-speed transmission and 3.89-gear ratio rear end. This Shelby received car no.1403 and was highly optioned with factory power top, wheel lip moldings, power steering, powered disc brakes, tilt steering, air conditioning, AM radio, tinted glass, deluxe interior, heavy-duty battery and tachometer. This Shelby is finished in its original shade of Sunlit Gold with original black deluxe interior and white convertible top. It rides on its original Kelsey Hayes steel wheels with original hubcaps and reproduction Goodyear tires. Only 404 '68 GT350 Shelby convertibles were built and only 214 of those were backed with a 4-speed transmission. Of those, fewer than 50 are believed to have had factory air conditioning. This car comes with two original Build Sheets, Elite Marti Report and copies of national judging sheets to add to its provenance.
Title: Re: One of the best gt350’s in the country selling at Barrett Jackson 1/24/25
Post by: thinkshelby on January 24, 2025, 12:19:12 PM
It's here: https://www.barrett-jackson.com/scottsdale-2025/docket/vehicle/1968-shelby-gt350-convertible-281551
Title: Re: One of the best gt350’s in the country selling at Barrett Jackson 1/24/25
Post by: tesgt350 on January 24, 2025, 04:41:53 PM
"This Shelby is powered by an original J-code 302ci 4-barrel engine" ......................... Is "WITH an Original J-Code" the same as "with THE Original J-Code"?  Is that the Engine it was Born with?
Title: Re: One of the best gt350’s in the country selling at Barrett Jackson 1/24/25
Post by: Bob Gaines on January 24, 2025, 09:13:05 PM
It looks to be a very well done car from the pictures .I believe that I have judged that car before in years past.  The reproduction parts seen in the birds eye view of the engine compartment would seem to indicate the "done to DIVISION I standards was probably a typo or over optimistic opinion . SAAC DIV I and MCA Thoroughbred require mandatory deductions for any reproduction parts.   
Title: Re: One of the best gt350’s in the country selling at Barrett Jackson 1/24/25
Post by: cobrachi on January 25, 2025, 12:18:14 AM
yep...repop air cleaner lid stands out
Title: Re: One of the best gt350’s in the country selling at Barrett Jackson 1/24/25
Post by: Coralsnake on January 25, 2025, 07:28:02 AM
I'm guessing there is a relationship between this car and the 1969 being auctioned. The build sheets for the 1968 are pictured in that auction. Hopefully the new owners can get that straightened out.
Title: Re: One of the best gt350’s in the country selling at Barrett Jackson 1/24/25
Post by: Coralsnake on January 25, 2025, 10:44:45 AM
What was the price?
Title: Re: One of the best gt350’s in the country selling at Barrett Jackson 1/24/25
Post by: SCJSTU on January 25, 2025, 11:23:22 AM
Quote from: Coralsnake on January 25, 2025, 10:44:45 AMWhat was the price?

$198,000
Title: Re: One of the best gt350’s in the country selling at Barrett Jackson 1/24/25
Post by: Coralsnake on January 25, 2025, 11:35:45 AM
Danke
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