1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Tribute

Make: Ford

Model: Mustang

Type: Other

Seller Type: Private

Key Details

Seller : Butch
Location : Scottsdale, AZ 85262
Seller Type : Private

Build Sheet

VIN: 8R02C146103
Rebuilt 289ci small-block Ford V8
Holley Tri-Power triple-carburetor setup
302 cylinder heads and tube headers
Top-Loader 4-speed manual transmission
3.50:1 posi-traction rear end
Shelby "In-Board" front driving lights
Front disc / rear drum brakes
15-inch Shelby Magstar wheels
BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires
Sunlit Gold paint with Wimbledon White stripes
Shelby fiberglass panels (hood, scoops, tail panel)
Black vinyl front bench seat with fold-down armrest
Real wood-rimmed Shelby 3-spoke steering wheel
SunSuperII steering column-mounted tachometer
Bluetooth-equipped AM/FM retro-style radio

Wrench Report

By Chris Esparza

RestoMods Head Mechanic. 20 year classic car mechanic & builder.

A detailed tribute build that replicates the iconic mid-sixties Shelby performance aesthetic. I really dig the 289 with 302 heads, and the most eyecatching piece of the powertrain is definitely that rare Holley Tri-Power three-carburetor induction setup. With a 4-speed top loader and 3.50 gears, you're definitely going to have a lot of fun taking this GT350 tribute out and spinning the tires.

Description

This 1968 Ford Mustang is set up to resemble a 1967 model year Shelby GT350 and is a professionally built recreation of a Shelby classic. The vehicle started life at the Ford Los Angeles assembly plant as a 1968 289ci C-code Mustang Sportsroof (fastback) before undergoing a comprehensive restoration into a 1967 Shelby GT350 tribute. Now featuring a rebuilt high-performance powertrain, rare induction, and Shelby styling cues, the car is offered with a deluxe Marti Report and a clean Arizona title.

The rust-free body has been refinished in Sunlit Gold two-stage paint complemented by Wimbledon White Shelby GT racing stripes. The exterior incorporates Shelby style fiberglass body panels, including the GT hood, side scoops, and a custom tail panel. Brightwork is in excellent condition and features dual exterior mirrors and a Shelby style flip-open gas cap. Visual highlights include the iconic Shelby style "In-Board" front driving lights and modernized "sequential" rear taillights.

The car stands on a brand-new set of period-correct 15-inch Shelby "Magstar" wheels. These classic multi-spoke wheels are wrapped in fresh BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires, sized 225/60R15 at all four corners. The trunk compartment is cleanly detailed and houses a complete spare tire and jack assembly.

The cabin features factory-style black vinyl upholstery, configured with a rare front bench seat that includes an integrated fold-down center armrest, paired with a functional fold-down rear seat. The safety equipment includes front and rear seatbelts. Auxiliary comfort is supported by a cleanly finished headliner and door panels, while a vintage-style AM/FM radio with modern Bluetooth integration has been installed in the factory dash location.

The driver is presented with a real wood-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel. The dashboard houses fully operational factory instrumentation, augmented by a steering column-mounted 8,000-rpm SunSuperII tachometer. The floor houses the reverse-lockout manual shifter managing the four-speed gearbox.

The engine bay houses a completely rebuilt 289ci small-block V8 engine upgraded with 302 cylinder heads and tube headers. The centerpiece of the engine is a rare Holley Tri-Power three-carburetor induction setup mounted to an aluminum intake manifold, complete with an oval cast-aluminum "Shelby" air cleaner and matching finned-aluminum valve covers. Reliability is enhanced by a Pertronix electronic ignition system and a brand-new battery. Power is routed through a Top-Loader four-speed manual transmission and back to a 3.50:1 posi-traction ("Equi-Loc") rear end.

The chassis undercarriage is said to be clean and highly sorted, having received replacement suspension bushings, fresh springs, and new ball joints. The rear axle is fitted with adjustable air shocks to tune ride quality and stance. Steering is power-assisted, and stopping power is updated with a front disc and rear drum braking combination. Spent gases flow through a dual exhaust system that delivers a classic muscle-car note.

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Highest Bid

$65,000

Seller
Butch
Highest Bidder
KCode65
Total Bids
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Highest Bid

$65,000

Reserve Not Met

Seller
Butch
Highest Bidder
KCode65
Total Bids
28 Bids
Date Ended
July 29, 2026 13:08 PDT

Comments & Bid History

Commenting on this auction is now closed.

KCode65 Bidder • Jul 29, 1:09 pm PDT

Hi Butch, hopefully we can work something out - glad to get in touch.

BuyTheCar Staff • Jul 29, 1:08 pm PDT

The reserve was not met. We'll reach out to the seller and the bidders to try to make a deal.

KCode65 • Jul 29, 1:06 pm PDT Jul 29, 1:06 pm PDT

Sparkercar • Jul 29, 1:04 pm PDT Jul 29, 1:04 pm PDT

KCode65 • Jul 29, 1:04 pm PDT Jul 29, 1:04 pm PDT

Sparkercar • Jul 29, 1:02 pm PDT Jul 29, 1:02 pm PDT

KCode65 • Jul 29, 1:02 pm PDT Jul 29, 1:02 pm PDT

JGreene • Jul 29, 1:00 pm PDT Jul 29, 1:00 pm PDT

KCode65 • Jul 29, 12:59 pm PDT Jul 29, 12:59 pm PDT

JGreene • Jul 29, 12:58 pm PDT Jul 29, 12:58 pm PDT

Sparkercar • Jul 29, 12:48 pm PDT Jul 29, 12:48 pm PDT

Shelbydude1968 • Jul 29, 12:33 pm PDT Jul 29, 12:33 pm PDT

Shelbydude1968 Bidder • Jul 29, 12:23 pm PDT

is there a reserve?

Butch Seller Jul 29, 12:25 pm PDT

yes

Sparkercar • Jul 29, 11:54 am PDT Jul 29, 11:54 am PDT

KCode65 Bidder • Jul 29, 9:51 am PDT

Looking closely at the door jambs and underside photos, the seam sealer and finish around the jambs appear fairly rough compared to the rest of the restoration. Were the door jambs, A-pillars, floors, torque boxes, or frame rails ever repaired or replaced during the build, or are those original panels? Just trying to better understand how much bodywork was performed since there don’t appear to be photos from the restoration process as you mentioned

Thanks for answering everyone’s questions best you can.

KCode65 Bidder • Jul 29, 7:33 am PDT

Seller, the description reads that the car has Bluetooth audio - can you please elaborate as I do not see any speakers in the doors or footwells. Can you share pictures of the speakers to the audio system please

Butch Seller Jul 29, 7:53 am PDT

KCode65, only one speaker in the standard middle dash location

KCode65 Bidder • Jul 28, 10:39 pm PDT

The ‘67 did NOT have the front and rear side reflectors that this ‘68 does, it’s hard to unsee now that it caught my attention. Wonder how much it would cost to delete those, repair, repaint. Oh well. Probably would cost more to overhaul this car to ‘68 GT350 Hood, ‘68 Outboard lights, ‘68 tail lights, ‘68 interior… etc person who did the conversion must’ve run into the same dilemma

Sirlloyd • Jul 28, 2:09 pm PDT

Where is this manual choke located?

Butch Seller Jul 28, 4:20 pm PDT

Sirlloyd, The manual choke in on the right side of the steering column under the dash.

Sirlloyd Jul 28, 4:31 pm PDT

Thanks

KCode65 Bidder • Jul 28, 1:44 pm PDT

Seller, can you elaborate on when the tribute build/conversion was done?

How many miles on the motor/trans? Matching numbers?

Do you have documentation, photos, receipts of the work done?

Bummer about no VIN stamp on the apron, looks like no VIN door-tag either, bummer as well.

Butch Seller Jul 28, 4:31 pm PDT

KCode65, 1. Don't have any exact date or time of the main build/conversion but in my estimation it was probably within the last 5-8 years. 2. Again, no exact knowledge of the engine/trans rebuild but it all looks very fresh; no noise, smoking or leaks. 3. The only photos and documentations that I have is from the $10,000 in parts that I purchased and the work that I have performed. I will make them available to the buyer. The presence of the VIN on the driver's apron really has little significance on a tribute build. Of course, It would be very important for an OE type restoration but that is not the case here. I am having Marti auto works make up a new licensed door-tag that I will make available to any new buyer. You can see a photo of the tag on the Marti report listed below. Thanks!

KCode65 Jul 28, 10:41 pm PDT

Darn, would’ve loved to have at least photos of the build and or who did the work - receipts for all that can really help a restoration like this

Of the $10,000 in documents you have - what was completed that you know for sure and have records of?

Tjiowa • Jul 27, 9:39 pm PDT Jul 27, 9:39 pm PDT

Scotty2Hotty • Jul 27, 9:15 pm PDT Jul 27, 9:15 pm PDT

Tjiowa • Jul 27, 2:27 pm PDT Jul 27, 2:27 pm PDT

cameron711 • Jul 27, 2:00 pm PDT

Also, where is the report posted? And also, the picture of the Vin, I do not be able to see it. Thank you

Butch Seller Jul 27, 2:52 pm PDT

They seem to have been removed. I'm having BuyTheCar look into it. Will repost them soon

Butch Seller Jul 27, 3:08 pm PDT

Ok cameron711, ButTheCar restored the photos of the VIN and Marti Report. Please see below. Thanks for your interest!

cameron711 • Jul 27, 1:57 pm PDT

Is the car in Scottsdale or another town in Arizona? Thank you.

cameron711 • Jul 27, 1:56 pm PDT

Is the car actually in scottsdale or another town

Butch Seller Jul 27, 2:42 pm PDT

Hi cameron711, yes the car is in Scottsdale, Arizona

cameron711 Jul 27, 2:56 pm PDT

Thankyou

Oskmiami Bidder • Jul 27, 5:02 am PDT

@butch do you have a picture of the vin on dash and fender apron?

Butch Seller Jul 27, 8:34 am PDT

Hi Oskmiamai; A picture of the dash VIN has been provided in the comments below (also a copy of the Marti Report). As mentioned, there is no VIN visible on the driver's side fender apron. Thanks for the inquiry.

Oskmiami • Jul 27, 4:50 am PDT Jul 27, 4:50 am PDT

Zraucher • Jul 26, 8:31 pm PDT Jul 26, 8:31 pm PDT

Shelbydude1968 • Jul 26, 8:03 pm PDT Jul 26, 8:03 pm PDT

KCode65 Bidder • Jul 26, 6:02 pm PDT

Specs on the paint used? Factory sunlit gold paint code?

Butch Seller Jul 27, 8:30 am PDT

Hi KCode65; The paint is a two-stage base/clear and is somewhat brighter than the OE factory Sunlit Gold (and in my opinion a much more appealing and richer color). A copy of the Marti Report has been provided in the comments below and shows the factory paint code as 'Y'. Thanks for the inquiry.

Oskmiami • Jul 26, 6:22 am PDT Jul 26, 6:22 am PDT

Tjiowa • Jul 25, 7:15 pm PDT Jul 25, 7:15 pm PDT

Shelbydude1968 • Jul 25, 3:45 pm PDT Jul 25, 3:45 pm PDT

TJoos • Jul 25, 3:42 pm PDT

I assume no A/C. Correct?

Butch Seller Jul 25, 4:11 pm PDT

Correct, no A/C

Butch Seller Jul 25, 5:26 pm PDT

Correct TJoos.

Butch Seller • Jul 25, 7:54 am PDT

Anyone wishing to personally inspect the car may contact BuyTheCar to coordinate further. Thank you!!

Butch Seller • Jul 25, 7:39 am PDT

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pwegmann8 • Jul 25, 5:30 am PDT Jul 25, 5:30 am PDT

Tjiowa • Jul 25, 12:17 am PDT Jul 25, 12:17 am PDT

Tjiowa Bidder • Jul 24, 11:58 pm PDT

I’m in Des Moines and also have a friend who lives in Phoenix. Before I bid on this I’d like him to eyeball it for me. The sooner, the better. Contact number to set it up is?

Butch Seller Jul 25, 7:40 am PDT

Please see my latest message.

Butch Seller • Jul 24, 9:45 pm PDT

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cameron711 Jul 27, 4:27 pm PDT

Thx

Butch Seller • Jul 24, 9:22 pm PDT

Hey HeritageEdition2022GT500, There is no VIN visable on the driver side inner fender. I am posting the VIN from the passenger side dashboard in addition to a photo of the Marti Report.

pwegmann8 • Jul 24, 8:19 pm PDT Jul 24, 8:19 pm PDT

Oskmiami • Jul 24, 7:36 pm PDT Jul 24, 7:36 pm PDT

darbyent • Jul 24, 5:22 pm PDT

I have a friend in Phoenix could he come inspect the car?

Butch Seller Jul 25, 7:41 am PDT

Please see my latest information.

HeritageEdition2022GT500 • Jul 24, 12:10 pm PDT

Could you post a picture of the Ford VIN located on the top of the passenger dash, viewable through the lower windshield glass and the Ford VIN stamped on the driver side fender apron?

pwegmann8 • Jul 23, 5:42 am PDT Jul 23, 5:42 am PDT

Butch Seller • Jul 22, 3:14 pm PDT

"Hi and welcome to the auction! I appreciate your interest in the car and will be around all week to answer any questions you may have about the Shelby GT350 Mustang Tribute."

Beesleyma • Jul 22, 2:21 pm PDT Jul 22, 2:21 pm PDT

RudyQ • Jul 22, 9:55 am PDT Jul 22, 9:55 am PDT

1MollyMolly1 • Jul 22, 8:05 am PDT Jul 22, 8:05 am PDT

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