Langka Mustang! GT500KR 1968 Looking For New Owner

Fordmenggak Mustang GT500KR 1968. (Doc. Bring a Trailer)

JAKARTA - A Ford unit of rare 1968 GT500KR Mustang is now being auctioned off on the Bring a Trailer [BaT] website. This auction will close in a week.

It is known, Mustang is a popular car in the United States (US) to date which is more than just a muscle car for fans. From being a hero car that is running fast in some of the most popular films, it has become a successful racing monster to a friend who needs a fun daily ride.

Interestingly, as of today, Friday, March 8, Fordmenggak Mustang GT500KR which is auctioned has the highest bid of 100,000 US dollars (around Rp1.55 billion) and could have soared higher until the auction closes. This indicates that the love for classic Mustangs is still very high in the automotive community in the US.

What's interesting about this car being auctioned?

This auctioned car is more special, quoted from its auction site, which is one of only 1,053 GT500KR fastback units produced in 1968. And the GT500KR was also informed that it was originally Lime Gold, but about 20 years ago the owner repainted it into a metallic gray color with black stripping.

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Not only the display, but the performance of the Ford Mustang GT500KR engine is also not playing games. This car is equipped with a 428ci Wild Engine Cobra Jet V8 which is juxtaposed with a manual transmission of 4 accelerations and a 9-inch rear engine.

To add performance and aesthetics, these GT500KRs are packed with various premium modifications. Some of them include Wilwood disc brakes on the front, aftermarket street bars, 19-inch Asanti wheels, MSD worn components, intake manifolds and Edelbrock cylinder heads, bucket seats front seat and folding rear seat, all wrapped in black vinyl.

In addition, the interior of the GT500KR also does not escape the modern touch. This car now has a Pioneer touchscreen head unit connected to Premier amplifiers and speakers, ACs, Dakota Digital instruments, as well as center consoles and custom gate panels.

Unfortunately, there is no definite information regarding the original distance of this car.