Numbers Matching 1968 Shelby Gt305 Converetible four speed loaded with options!

A rare icon of American muscle performance and drop-top style, this 1968 Shelby Mustang GT350 Convertible carries Shelby number #03117 and is fully authenticated in the SAAC Shelby Registry. Purchased new in July 1969 from Jack Gibbons City Ford in Watchung, NJ, this example comes with a incredible 36-year single-owner static garage storage history (1982–2018).
As one of only 404 GT350 convertibles built for 1968—the inaugural year of Shelby production moving under Ford control to Ionia, Michigan—it is inherently rarer than its fastback counterpart.

Key Highlights & Provenance

Low-Production Spec: One of 214 convertibles built with the 4-speed manual, and one of just 97 finished in factory Sunlit Gold.
Numbers-Matching Drivetrain: Factory-original 302ci V8 (engine block stamping matches chassis sequence #185142), paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, 9-inch rear end, and 3.89:1 conventional gears.
Exterior & Rolling Stock: Resprayed in its factory-correct Sunlit Gold (Y code) in the early 1980s, complemented by a black power top, reproduction Shelby wheels, and a factory-style replacement exhaust system.
Interior Decor & Options: Black vinyl luxury bucket seats (6AA), date-coded seatbelts with shoulder harnesses, wood-grain interior accents, tilt-away steering column, power disc brakes, power steering, AM radio, and the iconic padded roll bar.

Data Plate & Marti Report Breakdown
Option / Code
Data Plate Decoding
Marti Report Rarity & Factory Equipment
Year & Assembly
8 (1968) / T (Metuchen, NJ)
1 of 404 GT350 Convertibles built in 1968
Body Style
76B (Luxury Convertible)
1 of 214 with 302ci V8 + 4-speed Manual
Engine & Trans
J (302 V8 4V) / 5 (4-Speed Manual)
1 of 97 finished in Sunlit Gold
Paint & Trim
Y (Sunlit Gold) / 6AA (Black Vinyl)
Includes Visibility Group & Interior Decor Group
Axle Ratio
1 (3.89:1 Rear Axle Ratio)
Extra Cooling Package & Heavy-Duty Battery
DSO & Build Date
8D2807 (Home Office Reserve) / 20C (March 20)
Front/Rear Bumper Guards & Wheel Lip Moldings

An exceptional investment-grade 1st Generation Shelby featuring a one-year-only GT350 powertrain configuration, documented low production numbers, and an undeniable open-air driving experience.

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