1968 Shelby Cobra GT350 Convertible
New to the 1968 model year was a Shelby Convertible which made use of a new roll-hoop covered in plastic.
For 1968, Ford almost completely took over production of the GT350 by relocating production to Michigan. They also renamed the car to Cobra which Ford used to promote the model.
New to the 1968 model year was an updated front end with a much larger grill opening and twin-scoop front hood.
In Detail
| type | Series Production Car |
| built at | Michigan, USA |
| body stylist | Pete Brock, Skeet Kerr |
| engineers | Chuck Cantwell, Ken Miles |
| production | 404 |
| engine | V8 |
| position | Front, Longitudinal |
| aspiration | Natural |
| block material | Cast Iron |
| valvetrain | Pushrod OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl |
| fuel feed | 715 Holley Carburetor |
| displacement | 4949 cc / 302 in³ |
| bore | 101.60 mm / 4.00 in |
| stroke | 76.20 mm / 3.00 in |
| power | 186.4 kw / 250 bhp |
| specific output | 50.52 bhp per litre |
| body / frame | Unitary Steel Monocoque |
| driven wheels | RWD |
| front tires | Goodyear Blue Dot Power Cushion |
| rear tires | Goodyear Blue Dot Power Cushion |
| steering | Recirculating Ball |
| f suspension | Double Wishbones |
| r suspension | Live Axle |
| transmission | Borg-Warner T10 4-Speed Manua |
Auction Sales History
1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible – sold for $107,500
AACA National First Prize in 1994. Shelby #02215. 302/250 HP V-8 engine. 4-speed manual transmission. Factory air conditioning. Power steering. Power brakes. Power convertible top. Holley 4-barrel carburetor. Aluminum intake manifold. Cobra valve covers and oval air cleaner. Console with oil and amp gauges. Correct Code T Red paint. Black Deluxe interior. White soft top. Shelby 10-spoke wheels. Goodyear Speedway tires. Believed to be 35,420 original miles
Auction Source: The Daytime Auction in Monterey by Mecum
