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1968 SHELBY GT500

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 24, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$330,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $300,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1968
Make and model
Ford Mustang
Generation
Mustang first generation
Version
Shelby GT500
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
8T02S13444800889
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 79 comparable sales, 26% over its top.

Middle half of sales$126,250 to $237,500
Median$171,000
Sales behind it79Likely

From 79 sales of the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (Mustang first generation) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $126,250 and $237,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1968 Shelby GT500 FastbackMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$270,000
1968 FORD MUSTANG GT500EBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2026Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2026$215,000
1968 Shelby GT500 ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 16, 2026MecumJan. 16, 2026$115,000
1968 Shelby GT500 FastbackMecum, Jan. 17, 2025MecumJan. 17, 2025$130,000
1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 Fastback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 9, 2026$300,000
1968 Shelby GT500 FastbackMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$140,000
1967 Shelby Mustang GT500 Fastback 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$250,000
1968 Shelby Mustang GT500 FastbackBring a Trailer, Sept. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 2, 2026$173,000