1968 Shelby #101 up for auction

[KR Convertible]

Ok.  I gotta ask.  What's up with the white shocks?  At first I thought they were KYBs.  After looking at more pictures, it looks like they have the disk below the upper bushing eye like the adjustable shocks.  Pre-production parts?

[Coralsnake]

When one does a restoration there are always decisions to be made. 

This car was originally left with the engineering department well into the 1969 model year.

The decision was taken to "upgrade" the tires to the GY black side walls , like a KR and the 1969 style Shelby shock absorbers to represent that.

[KR Convertible]

Ah.  That makes sense.  Thanks.

[Coralsnake]

You may also see the front fender bolts are painted body color.

This represents the car being repainted after it was built, per an internal memorandum

[KR Convertible]

I think you had mentioned the fender bolts previously.  The things I found unusual were the shocks, tires and lack of
comfortweave.

I also seem to remember the electronic controller being mounted to the front of the console.  The pictures show it mounted to the radiator support.

[Coralsnake]

Correct. Initially there was some evidence the computer was external on this car, but I do agree inside would have been more correct. Especially when I found evidence on the console of its original mounting location.

Very early cars tend to have smooth seats

[Coralsnake]

I did a short synopsis of many of these odd features for the new owner. Its included with the car 🙂

[Coralsnake]

[Blackcar]

Was there a 428cj installed in September 1967 for these tests ?

[Coralsnake]

I think that is very unlikely. We dont have the exact date it was installed. It was more likely early 1968 CY.

[430dragpack]

Is this the car that was owned by Jan and then Gale in the '80's that had a 427 in it for awhile?

[Coralsnake]

Yes, they are previous owners.

[430dragpack]

Yes, they are previous owners.

Here is a couple of pictures from Hallett Roadway in Tulsa from about 1986-87.  Gale is in both pictures.  The license plate on the car is GT 427.  I had just been given rides in both the Shelby and the BOSS.

[Coralsnake]

Oh good stuff! Thanks for posting!

[Coralsnake]

Lets get this party started