One could easily classify the 1968 Shelby Cobra GT350 as the last true Carroll Shelby designed Mustang.
The Shelby GT350 line underwent several notable changes for the 1968 production year. The first of these changes was rooted in its name. The GT350 was now marketed under the Cobra name.
Now known as the Shelby Cobra GT350, the iconic Mustang derived racer was fitted with a factory 302 cubic-inch V8 powerplant that came fitted with an all-aluminum Cobra intake manifold, topped by a Holley 600 cfm carburetor and a Cobra oval air cleaner. Cobra valve covers were also included to round out the 302’s appearance.
This car is a rare and highly desirable convertible model of which there were only 404 produced. The 302ci V8 is mated to a 4-speed manual transmission and benefits from the addition of a period correct Paxton Supercharger installed by the previous owner. This rare addition increases this cars power by 90 bhp from 250 bhp to 340 bhp!!!
You will be entered to win this Original 1968 Paxton Supercharged Shelby Cobra GT350 Convertible when you make a donation. Enter Today! Proceeds from this fundraising campaign will support and further the Cobra Experience’s mission to promote, conserve, educate and preserve the cars produced by Shelby American. In addition, it will help us to expand and continually develop our programs to educate the public and the next generation of automotive enthusiasts about the legacy of Carroll Shelby and these great cars. The Cobra Experience is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit museum located in Martinez, California. We are a volunteer organization, and hope you will stop in to experience the museum next time you are in Northern California!
In the 1960’s, the Shelby Cobra captured the heart and imagination of car racing enthusiasts. Carroll Shelby, the facilitator of the famous Shelby Cobra, GT40, Daytona Coupe and GT350, amongst others, campaigned cars from 1962 to 1968 at Shelby American in Southern California. These cars remain giants for their contributions to the evolution of the muscle car industry in this country.
It is the educating future generations and celebrating Shelby American's world dominance in sports car racing that is the linchpin of The Cobra Experience. In addition, you will be helping us to Drive Dreams Forward and expand and develop our programs to educate the public and the next generation of automotive enthusiasts about the legacy of Carroll Shelby and these great cars.
The Cobra Experience is a 25,000 SF museum located in Martinez, CA and showcases original Cobras, Shelby Mustangs, Daytona Coupes, GT40s, a King Cobra, Sunbeam Tigers and a Lotus. There are engine and wheel displays, posters, photos and a shop scene as it was at Shelby American in the 60s. Unique to the museum is a 40-seat surround sound theater which features an HD film about the cars and the Ford and Shelby American story. To learn more about the museum visit us at https://www.cobraexperience.org. Thank you for your support!