The GT500 model features a fiberglass ventilated hood with a ram-air scoop, a ducktail rear spoiler, and fender extensions as well as air scoops on the sail and quarter panels. This example is finished in Highland Green (R) with white GT500 side stripes, and equipment includes a power-operated white soft top, center-mounted Lucas fog lamps, twist hood locks, a rear quarter panel-mounted antenna, reverse lamps, and dual exhaust outlets exiting below the rear valance. The left-front fender was…
The GT500 model features a fiberglass ventilated hood with a ram-air scoop, a ducktail rear spoiler, and fender extensions as well as air scoops on the sail and quarter panels. This example is finished in Highland Green (R) with white GT500 side stripes, and equipment includes a power-operated white soft top, center-mounted Lucas fog lamps, twist hood locks, a rear quarter panel-mounted antenna, reverse lamps, and dual exhaust outlets exiting below the rear valance. The left-front fender was rolled in January 2017, the taillights were fitted with LED bulbs in January 2021, and the soft top cylinders were replaced in August 2022.
Ten-spoke 15″ aluminum wheels wear Shelby Cobra center caps and are mounted with Goodyear Speedway white-letter tires. A space-saver spare is stored in the trunk. The car is equipped with power steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. Aftermarket Koni shocks have been added, and the rear springs were replaced in 2017.
The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in Saddle vinyl that extends to the center console and door panels. Woodgrain trim accents the steering wheel, dashboard, center console, and door panels. Equipment includes a Philco AM radio, a heater, a roll hoop, and rubber floor mats. The glovebox door features a Carroll Shelby signature.
The two-spoke steering wheel wears Shelby Cobra badging and is mounted on a tilt-away steering column. Instrumentation includes a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline accompanied by a 140-mph speedometer and auxiliary readouts. A pair of Stewart Warner gauges are mounted in the center stack. The five-digit odometer shows 87k miles, approximately 20k of which have been added by the current owner. The gauges were refurbished in 2015, and true mileage is unknown.
The 428ci V8 features a four-barrel carburetor with a Cobra-branded air cleaner assembly as well as matching finned valve covers. The engine was rebuilt and bored over .030″ in 2017, and the carburetor was rebuilt in 2020.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission, which was rebuilt in 2017 along with the shifter mechanism. Additional work at that time included installation of a Centerforce dual-friction clutch assembly, and the differential was subsequently rebuilt in 2020. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the image gallery.
Decoding the Ford data plate reveals the following production information: