I started this website because I believe everyone should have access to some basic information about 1968 Shelbys. I have come to realize not everyone will have a show car. If you wish to modify your car, that is perfectly fine. This page will address some common errors for people that want their cars to be more correct. The one thing I enjoy is sharing items like these....

Here is a great example of someone not understanding basic detailing. I have never understood the fascination with re-creating the paint stripes and markings. I have seen a lot of terrible looking cars that just had to have them. One of the greatest compliments I ever had on my national championship GT500 KR was from a guy that said he looked at the car for an hour before he noticed any of the markings. If you dont know what you are copying, don't copy it! The stripes in this picture are not correct for a 1968 Shelby.

This has to be 1968 GT500 owners that are proud of their aluminum intake manifolds? Unfortunately, all 1968 GT500 intake manifolds were painted blue, with the rest of the engine. They were installed by Ford, not Shelby.

Emblems have long been a source of irration. You are flying the flag. Fly it right! Someone didn't understand the concept. They are obviously in distress!

This is where the GT500 KR emblems belong. As a former SAAC Concours judge, I could tell a lot from a car just by looking at the emblem placement. Because, if you can't get that right, there was a lot more coming.

I understand this error. The tail light frames should not have black paint around the edges. 1968 Shelbys have chrome frames. This was a one year only thing. In 1969, the frames had the black borders. The service parts and "NOS" parts almost always come with the black paint.

This car has the correct tail light frames. The good news is the black paint can usually be stripped off rather easily with a little acetone.

The aftermarket parts industry has not got this detail right yet. Both the GT350 and GT500 dash board emblems should not have a gold snake. The gold snake is reserved for the GT500 KRs.

This car has the correct dash emblem. It is black paint on chrome and entirely flat. This is an original emblem.

This one has always been a head scratcher for me. The number of 1968 Mustangs built with a space saver is only 24. These cars were not Shelbys. The option was actually discontinued before regular Mustang production started.

ALL 1968 Shelbys were originally equipped with a full sized spare tire. I know to never say "ALL", but in this case it is correct to say it! It's a tight fit on a fastback, but it will work. Please, help me correct these common mistakes !

Usually after people see this, it becomes their pet peeve. This pictures shows a beautiful car that does not have the pinch welds blacked out.

This is how it should look. The pinch weld or small lip that hangs down under the car should be painted black.

You get points for having an original smog system. The anti-backfire canister needs to be turned around with the long side facing forward.

I see far too many different colors of front shocks for this to be a intentional. All 1968 Shelbys used a blue shock absorber in the front. They are not black, white or orange. No - Konis were not "optional".

I am not making a value judgement if this car should be restored. But, before you buy a car, take some time to investigate the history. You don't want these pictures to pop up after you have paid a king's ransom.