1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback
Since the new-for-1967 Mustang body shell had been designed from the outset to accept Ford’s larger FE-Series 390-cu. in. big-block engine, Shelby was able to drop Ford’s higher-displacement Interceptor 428 into the pony car’s engine bay, creating the nearly 400-hp GT500. For 1968, the GT500 was comprehensively updated with an aggressive new front-end treatment, including a lengthened hood line, air scoops, and louvered cooling vents, while a neatly integrated rear…
1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback
Since the new-for-1967 Mustang body shell had been designed from the outset to accept Ford’s larger FE-Series 390-cu. in. big-block engine, Shelby was able to drop Ford’s higher-displacement Interceptor 428 into the pony car’s engine bay, creating the nearly 400-hp GT500. For 1968, the GT500 was comprehensively updated with an aggressive new front-end treatment, including a lengthened hood line, air scoops, and louvered cooling vents, while a neatly integrated rear spoiler was added, as well as revised head and tail lamps.