1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible Factory Raven Black Playboy Convertible

1968 Ford Mustang Additional Info:

1968 Shelby GT350 Convertible Playboy Car

1 of 10 Shelby Convertibles Sent to Playboy Enterprises

This is the only Raven Black Convertible of the 10

True Playboy Color Combination

Car is Factory Raven Black Very Rare in Itself

Numbers Matching Drivetrain VIN Verified

Found by Gas Monkey Garage

Factory White Power Top

***Videos and Pictures Below. Watch them All***

Link to Video and Pictures:

https://imageshack.com/a/5J0W7/1

https://youtu.be/XR-kU1pTOQ4

Videos from Gas Monkey Garage And Dennis Collins Documenting the Find Below

https://youtu.be/30WDL6C3XVo

https://youtu.be/DAhqBamLkHI

https://youtu.be/hfF9ZIUVTjY

You are looking at an extremely rare 1968 Shelby GT350 Factory Raven Black Convertible with white top. 1 of 10 Shelby convertibles sent to the Lake Geneva Playboy Club for the Grand opening in which Carroll Shelby attended. Out of the 10 convertibles, all fully documented, this is the only Raven black convertible sent. This GT350 is a Shelby or any car collectors dream piece.

The convertibles at the Lake Geneva Playboy club were used to escort celebrities as well as playmates and were all in the Grand Opening Parade on May 6th, 1968. This car had been in hiding for many years with many Shelby enthusiasts looking for it. It was recently discovered by Richard Rawlings at Gas Monkey Garage and he has multiple videos documenting the find and purchase. It was then sold to Dennis Collins, which also has videos on his Coffee Walk YouTube channel.

I purchased the car from Dennis and got the car back up to speed. The engine was pulled, gone through and freshened up, engine bay fully detailed to concours specs, all new front suspension and Concours power steering lines etc making the engine bay very fresh, correct, and clean.

I have a full documentation from Shelby and Playboy talking back and forth in letters about the use and intent for the cars. There are multiple letters amongst them documenting all of this. SAAC has also documented this car as being 1 of the 10 Playboy convertibles and this being the only black one.

You can also visit http://www.thecoralsnake.com/Northwestern.html to learn more and see all 10 VIN numbers of the Shelby convertibles. This car was delivered to Minar Ford in Minneapolis, MN. 1 of 11 Raven Black Automatic Convertibles.

Now let’s talk about this specific Raven Black GT350 convertible and its current condition.

VINS and Documentation:

All VIN tags are present as well and the apron stamp. The VIN is stamped on the engine as well. Elite Marti report as well as original Lake Geneva Playboy Club material such as parking pass and guest package. Multiple letters from Ford, Shelby, and Playboy discussing the cars and terms.

Engine:

Numbers Matching J Code 302 4v Engine (VIN verified)

Recently freshened up while removed for detail and Runs Great

Shelby Aluminum Intake with Holley Carburetor

Factory 302 4V heads

Fully detailed engine and engine bay to concours specs. The engine bay is beautiful.

Cobra Valve covers and air Cleaner

Factory Exhaust Manifolds

Original Distributor Included

Correct Radiator and Fan Shroud

Transmission:

Original C4 with C8 Tag

Recently serviced

Rearend:

Factory 9” Nodular rearend with 31 spline axles

Suspension and Steering:

Completely new front suspension using concours style parts.

All Concours correct power steering hoses and suspension bushings

Interior and Top:

Factory original black deluxe interior with shelby upgrades. Roll bar, Console with Stewart Warner Gauges, 140MPH Speedometer and 8K tachometer Gauges. The interior is original including the carpet. See pictures for more details.

The white convertible top is original canvas and overall in great condition and goes up and down as it should. It is a power top. The top hydraulic system was recently serviced.

Body and Paint:

The body on the car is nice and straight. Has great gaps on all the panels. The paint has been paint corrected and buffed to a really nice shine. The paint does has touchups and is not concours perfect but overall looks great for a driver. The undercarriage of the car from the engine bay back is driver quality. See pictures for a more detailed view.

Wheels and Tires:

Original steel wheels with Shelby hubcaps which was factory. Concours correct Goodyear tires that are brand new. Correct matching spare as well with lug nut wrench and jack.

If you have any questions or concerns or offers, feel free to call or text 304-228-4732.

Disclaimer

Car is sold as is where is with no warranty. If you send payment then that means you are happy with the car. Feel free to come and inspect the car before making an offer or buying it. You are not bidding to then come and make an inspection. If you bid on the car or make an offer and I accept, you now own the car and have to pay for it.By sending payment and shipping this car you are saying you are happy with the car, waiving any right to legal recourse. If you have questions please call or text 304-228-4732. Seller is not liable for any defect not described in the listing. It is the buyers responsibility to come and view the car, research the car etc prior to purchase to ensure satisfaction and also view the links above as they act as the final description of the car.

I can help arrange shipping in the US or internationally.

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