1968 Shelby Mustang GT350, GT500 and GT500 KR (Muscle Cars in Detail)
This volume of CarTech's Muscle Cars In Detail series covers the 1968 Shelby GT350, GT500, and GT500 KR. In 1968, Ford sought to take over much of the process of producing Shelby Mustangs and increased that production dramatically to meet anticipated sales demand, so it was a bit of a transition year.
In an effort to appeal to muscle car fans rather than race fans, the cars were losing their edgy race car feel and were becoming more high-end performance road cars with a long list of performance and comfort options including 428 Cobra Jet engines, automatic transmissions, and air conditioning. They may have no longer been sports cars, but they were now fantastic muscle cars.
Each volume in the In Detail Series provides an introduction and historical overview, an explanation of the design and concepts involved in creating the car, a look at marketing and promotion, and an in-depth study of all hardware and available options, as well as an examination of where the car is on the market today. Also included are paint and option codes, VIN and build tag decoders, as well as production numbers.
When Ford wanted to solidify the already enviable position of its new Mustang, the automaker approached Carroll Shelby to give the model the sporting credibility it lacked. Based on a 1965 Mustang fastback with a 289ci (4.7-liter) "K-Code" engine, Shelby applied the formula that had allowed him to create the Cobra, a formidable road and track machine: more power, less weight, balanced handling.
The GT 350 quickly established itself as a serious competitor in American and European races, on winding roads as well as on long straights. Those authentic Shelby Mustangs were discontinued in 1970, but in 2006, Ford and Shelby renewed a relationship that has produced extremely high-performance Shelby Ford Mustangs again.
This French book traces the complete history of these fantastic cars, from the first prototypes built in Shelby's workshop in Los Angeles to the current machines, produced by Ford and equipped with the most advanced technologies. Beautifully illustrated with old and new photos, in black and white and in color, this book will appeal to Mustang fans and motorsport enthusiasts alike.
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