Used 1968 Shelby GT500 for sale in Des Moines, IA

(THIS INCREDIBLE CAR IS GOING TO THE BODY SHOP TO GET THE SHOW QUALITY PAINT JOB IT DESERVES. NEW PHOTOS COMING SOON.)High Line Green 1968 Shelby GT500 convertible with original black interior and a white power convertible top with glass backlight. This rare, one of only 402 produced, unrestored GT500 convertible spent its whole life in dry and sunny Arizona which accounts for its completely original sheet metal resulting in doors, hood and trunk lid that open and fit like when it was new. This Shelby is believed to have 86,000 actual miles with 3 known owners, one of which owned the car for over 34 years and the previous owner enjoyed it for the last 13. The life of this rare piece of Shelby history is documented with many service records, receipts, Shelby fender tag, build sheet and Marti report. Powered by a freshly rebuilt 428 c.i. engine, C6 automatic transmission and 9 inch rear with 3.50 axle ratio and limited slip differential. All of the original Shelby body appointments are in place and in great shape as well as the foglamps and emblems. The exterior chrome and stainless trim is in excellent original condition. This American Dream Machine is riding on the correct wheels with Shelby mag style hubcaps and Goodyear white letter tires for timeless good looks. EXTERIOR : New High Line Green paint code R Like new white power convertible top with glass backlite Arizona preservation car since new White GT500 accent stripes Ordered with bright wheel lip moldings Correct wheels with Shelby mag style hubcaps Goodyear white letter tires Second place in class at annual national Shelby event INTERIOR : Original black decor bucket seats Center console with woodgrain trim Ordered with Interior D'cor Group Correct shifter Tilt away steering column Tachometer and Trip Odometer Visibility Group AM radio Original steering wheel MECHANICS : 428 c.i. engine with only 2000 miles since a complete rebuild Cobra valve covers and air cleaner Power steering Power front disc brakes C6 automatic transmission 9 inch rear with 3.50 rear axle ratio Limited-slip differential Extra cooling package UNDERCARRIAGE : Amazing floors, trunk and subframesAmerican Dream Machines At American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 quality classic cars and trucks in stock and for sale. We have everything from Corvettes to Cadillacs, Camaros, Mustangs, Mopars, GTOs, Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and exotic sports cars. Our classics and muscle cars range from the 1950s to the 1970s. Our inventory is diverse and continuously changing and always growing! Our #1 Goal is to make you, our customer happy with the American classic and muscle cars we offer. We highly recommend that ALL CUSTOMERS call our knowledgeable, experienced staff and with Midwest values and have very detailed discussions regarding overall condition of any of our classics that you are considering getting in the drivers seat of. Our phone number is (515)-245-9100 and we are centrally located in the heartland of America, in Des Moines Iowa. American Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot Packard Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic car dealerships in the Midwest. We have over 10 active Mechanic hoists, a body shop and detail bays that are used by our technicians to inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that they are ready to be delivered to your driveway. Please give us a call and we will be happy to help get your dream car to almost any location worldwide! ALL OF OUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ARE REAL, ALL THE WAY AROUND! We photograph our cars in our professional photo studio for the best possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. We do this because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality of the cars that we sell and the commitment to our customers.