Severe Health Problem forces sale of my beloved 1968 GT500KR 427 #2575

[mikeh]

If I had the spare $$ it would already be mine. Well done, my kind of car!!

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Thanks Mike!  Much appreciated.

Here's the Dyno Sheet:  468-inch Side-Oiler.

579hp @ 5700 rpm

597 lb/ft torque @ 4200 rpm

[Bigfoot]

Van, Brother
     There are no word for this, But I will try to be productive. We are thinking of you and we are thinking good thoughts. Keep doing what you are doing and keep being true to yourself. Such a pleasure thinking about that afternoon we spent together with our dear friend and my son roughly 9 years ago. Looking forward to talking with you soon.
Good thoughts.
Hugs

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Thanks Bill, much appreciated. 

That fun day was with our pal Kiwi and your son at the SAAC event Calif Speedway.  I remember it well.

[Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas]

Van
Your efforts to sell your car strike a note with me. I always wonder what I would do if I had to sell. My families health history is pretty terrible but I actually had my first real physical since June of 1969 and remarkably have no real issues.
When I retired over 6 years ago I told the wife I wanted to make as many car show as I could before I either ran out of money, the car couldn't make it or I was unable to. I figure I got 8-10 years left before I'm too feeble
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and I hope for something miraculous to come your way
Meanwhile take care
Regards
Steve McDonald

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Thank you Steve.  It is a weird new reality for me. 

I share your mindset of driving your Shelby as much as possible, and going everywhere you can go in it. 

That's a pretty good philosophy for any car guy/gal.

All the best to you and your family,
Van

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More info...

INCLUDED WITH SALE:

Boxes of receipts and technical information from restoration and mechanical work done. 

A shelf full of spare parts, extras, and some take-off parts.

The framed Elite Marti Report.

Photostat copies of 1968 warranty work invoices. (Thanks Mongo!)

The 1982 L.A. Times newspaper ad from when I bought the car.

I will also give the buyer copies of all the vintage & restoration photos of the car that I have. 


THIS CAR'S HISTORY:

Sold new at Chet Monez Ford in Fairfield CA in June 1968.

Original owner's name is R. J. Holland of Vacaville, CA.

Ownership chain known back to 1977. 

The CA License Plate currently registered on the car is its original "XQB 138" Black-and-Yellow plate number.

Clear CA title in my name. 


WHY BUY THIS KR?:

If you're looking for a trailer queen and concours show winner, this is not the car.  I built this KR to incorporate the best of all things Shelby:  A very fast, fun and reliable muscle car that is also comfortable around town, on the highway, or at the track.

This car is a badass, but it is remarkably easy to drive.

Excellent HP and Torque throughout RPM range. 

Fully Sorted and Dialed-In during the seven years since completion.

Doesn't overheat in traffic. 

Exhaust doesn't drone at highway speeds. Quiets down nicely in overdrive.

Engine runs well on super unleaded pump gas.


I took the car to Willow Springs Raceway once again, in late 2015, after the new driveline was properly broken in. The car ran fast, and without any problems, all weekend.  Never overheated, puked or otherwise got cranky.

For those of you who know the Willow track layout, my KR was caught on the radar gun at the end of the front straight at 133 mph. And it still had a lot more to go. 

Thanks to the Gear Vendors overdrive, 5700 rpm = 150 mph.

That was all I needed to experience. It's been a street driven car ever since.

Car is located in San Diego, CA.

Inspections welcomed.

VIN:  8T02R204740-2575

This is a genuine 1968 Shelby GT500KR.  Guaranteed.

I'm C. Van Tune.  Guaranteed.  (Google me.) 

I am happy to answer any and all questions, send more photos, videos, etc.

PM me with your contact info. I will reply ASAP.

Car just listed on Hemmings.com at $198,000.  I'll still honor the $195,000 to any SAAC person.

More photos in the Hemmings listing:

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/shelby/gt500kr/2584533.html

Thanks,
Van

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More pix of my KR. 

Header to ground clearance is excellent. Car does not scrape on any speed bumps or driveways I've encountered.

Underside was cleaned by hand, to reveal the orange-red-oxide primer/undercoating. 

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More underside...

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More underside rear...

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Out for a fast run, last summer, with my pal Dave and his very accurate Bullitt Replica.

(His car is featured in the Sheryl Crow video "Steve McQueen". She drove & signed it.)

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JUST ADDED:  15 YOUTUBE VIDEOS OF MY KR.

Cold Start, Warm Start & Hot Start.
Engine views.
Fuel Pressure & Oil Pressure.
Walk-Arounds.
Driving around neighborhood.
Getting on it a bit.
Getting on it a bit more.
Operating the Gear Vendors overdrive.
Interior overview front and rear.

Stay tuned for more.

Here's the direct link: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqOfYiTk9psP0eI7kX_wY_Q

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Price dropped to $180,000 . 

To my SAAC friends: I'd really appreciate it if you'd forward my KR's info to anyone you know who might be interested.
I need to sell it, for my family's benefit.  It's a great car.
Thanks very much,
Van

Link to Hemmings listing, with all the info & photos:
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/shelby/gt500kr/2584533.html

Link to YouTube, with lots of videos of my car:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH-e7mQ5Uqs&t=7s

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PRICE DROP!  $175,000.

Check out the YouTube video link, for 15 videos.
Cold and Hot Starts, Driving, Exterior walk-arounds, Interior, Engine.   
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH-e7mQ5Uqs&t=7s

Plus, have a look at the Hemmings ad for many additional photos and details.   
https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/cars-for-sale/shelby/gt500kr/2584533.html

This is a very fast & well-sorted KR, with a 95% original interior, no rust, always a CA car. 

Plus, with a long list of top-level performance, handling and braking modifications that make this a great car...and a screaming deal.

Thanks,
Van

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SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD!   One it's way to Kansas, to join a couple other bitchin' Shelbys, a B9 and a 428CJ Torino.

Thanks to everyone here who checked out my ads and forwarded the info to others.
Van