EXP 500 1968 Shelby Mustang The story of a factoryexperimental, oneofone, fuelinjected, independentrearsuspended, 428CJpowered 1968 Shelby Mustang coupe By Jeff Koch from September 06 issue of Muscle Machines EXP500, the 1968 "Green Hornet" is one of two prototype Mustang notchbacks Ford and Shelby American built for R&D purposes ( The other is the 1967 known as "Little Red") Since last year, both machines are owned by BarrettJackson CEO Craig Jackson, and while Green Hornet was first restored by Mustang expert Martin Euler, that 1993 job didn't leave the greenThis Rare Shelby Was Almost the World's Most Expensive Mustang The Ford Mustang is an American icon—there's no doubt about that In its 50 year history, the pony car has spanned six generations, won countless awards
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1968 shelby exp 500- BarrettJackson Lot 5022 1968 SHELBY EXP 500 "THE GREEN HORNET" The legendary Shelby prototype Green Hornet enjoys the distinct history of being one of the very few factory prototypes from thatIn the early 00s, Shelby commissioned Legendary GT Continuation Cars, the authorized builder of recreation classic Shelby Mustangs, to recreate the 1968 "Green Hornet" Shelby hardtop that was used in the late 1960s as an "EXP 500" prototype to explore the feasibility of new technology, including 4wheel disc brakes, fuel injection and independent rear suspension
1968 Shelby EXP500 Hardtop In 1968, Shelby American tried out several prototype features on this experimental Mustang known as the Green Hornet It was used for component testing and remains as oneofakind GT500KR prototype Unlike almost all other GT500s this car was built from an SCode 1968 Hardtop (VIN 8F01S1042) that was one of The chance to own a highperformance Ford Mustang built by and for renowned tuner Carroll Shelby has popped up on the East Coast The oneoff 1968 EXP500 CSS was created as a tribute to one ofBillups Classic Cars provides world class automobile restorations Focusing on Ford vehicles, our restoration process has netted prestigious awards in every major Mustang judging competition Hot Rod Article Green Hornet 1968 Shelby EXP 500 Hot Rod Article 1 of 4 Shelby GT500 Prototypes Mustang and Fords Rarest Shelby of Them All!
A 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 EXP500 CSS, better known as the Black Hornet has been listed for sale Why is this car so special that it deserves its1968 Shelby Additional Info This car is the original Shelby EXP500 CSS "Black Hornet", and it is the only approved reproduction of the green prototype dubbed "Shelby Green Hornet" The "Black Hornet" is an accurate reproduction of the "Green Hornet" built from a 1968 Ford Mustang and painted "Stetson Black" The almostmostexpensive Mustang to be ever bought in an auction, the 1968 Shelby EXP 500 Green Hornet that pulled in an outstanding bid of £14 million at BarrettJackson, apparently has a sister named "Little Red" These two are the rarest Shelby prototypes ever built, as they are the only notchbacks coupes that ever rolled and wore the Shelby nameplate
Thus was born the 1968 Mustang Shelby EXP500 Notchback Starting with a 1968 Mustang Notchback, Shelby tossed the 390 block in favor of a 428 Cobra Jet with a Conelec Fuel Injection system A far ahead of its time inhouse developed Ford 6speed automatic transmission was installed with disc brakes all around and an independent suspension systemIn April 1968, during production of the GT/CS, a second Shelby coupe prototype, the "Green Hornet EXP500", was built by Shelby Automotive based on a GT/CS purchased from Ford Its main purpose was as a test vehicle for independent rear suspension and fuel injection1968 Shelby GT500 CJ 4284V Police Interceptor (4speed Manual) One of the last Shelbys to be finished at Shelby America This Shelby GT500 isn't just a cool collector's piece, it is also a great More Info › Chrome Reflections MotorCars Longview, TX (1661 miles from you) (3) 99 Photos
Five months after BJ chairman and CEO Craig Jackson unveiled his fully restored 1968 Shelby EXP500 "Green Hornet" prototype, he pulled the cover off the Hornet's more significant older sibling, a freshly restored 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500The 1968 Shelby EXP500 Prototype 428 CJ Conelec EFI was a rare 1of1 beauty nicknamed, "The Green Hornet" It has independent rear suspension, fuelinjection, and was powered by the 428 Cobra Jet engine The Green Hornet was a factoryexperimental beast with fourwheel disc brakes, with all this modern technology packed into a 1968 legend The 1968 Shelby Coupe / Green Hornet Designation "EXP 500" 8/17/18 updated 1/11/19 By Craig Jackson, Jason Billups, Paul Newitt and Peter Disher Assistance provided by the Shelby American Automobile Club I will be the first to admit, I have had questions about the second Shelby coupe After becoming involved with the second restoration of the
A prototype twice for both Ford and Shelby Automotive, the Shelby 1968 Green Hornet will go across the auction block at the BarrettJackson Collector Car Auction along with adding "EXP 500Research 1968 Shelby American Mustang GT500KR 2 Door Convertible prices, used values & Mustang GT500KR 2 Door Convertible pricing, specs and more! The Historic "Green Hornet" 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby EXP 500 Headed for a HistoricallyCorrect Restoration Before MCACN 18 Debut See all 3
1968 Shelby This car is the original Shelby EXP500 CSS "Black Hornet†, and it is the only approved reproduction of the green prototype dubbed "Shelby Green Hornet†The "Black Hornet" is an accurate reproduction of the "Green Hornet" built from a 1968 Ford Mustang and painted "Stetson Black"The EXP 500 Green Hornet was actually a notchback Shelby Its purpose was to test Conelec fuel injection as well as independent rear suspension Later added to the Hornet were '68 Shelby hood a grille treatment Ford Motor Company produced a 1968 Mustang notchback coupe called Green Hornet at the Dearborn Assembly Plant in the fall of 1967 as the prototype for the launch of theCustomer Testimonial video playlisthttps//wwwyoutubecom/playlist?action_edit=1&list=PLU4Pb1p041pCZDCCT9ZNwZTqD6fbMustangMedic Ford Mustang Search Re
In Photos SuperRare 1968 Mustang Shelby EXP500 "Green Hornet" Prototype It's one of just two notchback prototype Ford Mustangs worked on by Shelby See all 28 photos Douglas GladWriter Nov 141968 Ford Shelby EXP 500 Green 164 scale Sealed CS Shelby $1500 $685 shipping $685 shipping $685 shipping SHELBY COLLECTIBLES 1968 SHELBY EXP500 CSS RAW CHASE 1968 SHELBY CHASE HTF $1425 Free shipping Free shipping Free shipping Shelby Collectible 164 50 Years SHELBY 1968 Shelby GT500KR ConvertibleThere were a lot of Mustangs at the Barett Jackson events, but there is one that is undoubtedly one of the most interesting ones, that is the " Green Hornet " The 1968 Shelby EXP 500 "Green Hornet" was initially made by Ford, but a bit later it was given to Shelby
The first 25minute segment focuses on the 1968 Mustang Shelby EXP500's Conelec electronic fuel injection system, and Jackson wastes little time telling us why it is historicLee Grey attended the Ford Preview event for the new 1968 Fords at the Los Angeles Coliseum in August 1967, where he saw a Shelby GT500 prototype coupe nicknamed "Little Red" This was a supercharged 428, C6 automatic coupe that was dressed up in bright red paint, and a vinyl roof, as a formal, yet highperformance vehicleIt was on display to gauge market response as a possible Shelby 1968 Shelby EXP 500 Categories American Classic Cars Classic Car Auctions & Events Hot Rods & Custom Cars Muscle & Pony Cars 'Are you ready?' With those three words Craig Jackson (cofounder of BarrettJackson Auctions) instigated one of the more memorable moments I've had while photographing a car We were in the midst of proceedings
Here is a Green 1968 Ford Shelby EXP 500 164 scale Factory Sealed, in storage since purchased new with opening hood & doors Note packaging shows some minor shelf wear Please look at photos this is the one you getting Only one is available – Order now before it's gone1968 Shelby EXP 500 Fails to be Sold for $18 million! Green Hornet 1968 Mustang Shelby EXP 500 Ready for Restoration In honor of St Patrick's Day, we thought it would be fun to take one last look at the historic "Green Hornet" 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby EXP 500 before it gets restored By Conor Fynes The Green Hornet A hero from another time
Find 7 used Shelby GT500 in Bellevue, WA as low as $37,850 on Carsforsalecom® Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car 1968 Ford GT500 Shelby Mustang Green Hornet EXP500 Prototype overheating problems can be costly If you want to avoid the delays and costs overheating causes, follow these tips Read on to know what you should do when your car seems ready to overheat 1 1968 Shelby Exp 500 "The Green Hornet" back next The Green Hornet no relation to the comic book hero started life as a showcar and prototype for a highperformance Ford Mustang Later
The Green Hornet the ancestor to all modernday Ford and Shelby Mustangs The Green Hornet's provenance of being a double prototype for both Ford and ShelbyThis 1968 Mustang was produced by legendary GT Continuation Cars under license from Shelby Known as Carroll Shelby Special Number 021 Exp 500, this is a convertible painted as the movie production company originally intendedDid Not Meet Reserve* at Scottsdale 13 Lot #5022 1968 SHELBY EXP 500 'THE GREEN HORNET'
This morning, January 16, Chairman and CEO Craig Jackson unveiled Little Red, a completely restored prototype 1967 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 EXP that was previously thought to be lost forever ItThe original EXP 500 In the late 1960s, Shelby Automobiles built two cars designated "EXP 500" Both of these cars started off as Mustang coupes Both cars were assigned to Shelby's engineering department Period photograph by Peter Birro The first Shelby1968 Shelby GT500 This is a very original numbers matching Shelby GT500KR with the original four speed manual transmi $199,999 Dealership Showcased CC 1968 Shelby GT500 Highland Green 1968 Shelby GT500 convertible with original black interior and a white power conve $199,000 Dealership
This 'RealDeal' 1968 Shelby GT500 (Chassis #699), beautifully finished in Candy Apple Red with White Stripes over a fabulous Black Interior, is registered with both The Shelby Registry and the Global Authentication Registry, plus a Marti Report is on file Professionally rebuilt 360hp/421lbft 427ci V8 (dyno sheets on file)1968 Shelby GT500 Parts In 1968, Shelby American tried out several prototype features on this experimental Mustang known as the Green Hornet Such one legendary car, one of the very few prototypes from that era that survived the crusher, fully restored Green Hornet Shelby Mustang will be offered at BarrettJackson Scottsdale Auction, January 13, 13
The almostmostexpensive Mustang to be ever bought in an auction, the 1968 Shelby EXP 500 Green Hornet that pulled in an outstanding bid of $18In the first quarter of 1968, the Green Hornet prototype was handed off to Shelby Automotive in Ionia, Michigan, where it was labeled EXP500 Shelby Automotive added oneofakind features designed to enhance performance while giving the notchback coupe a distinctive look The Shelby enhancement package included 428 CJX bigblock V8 engine Craig Jackson and his team's epic search, recovery and restoration of the fabled lost 1967 Ford Shelby EXP 500 prototype dubbed "Little Red" and painstaking restoration of the experimental 1968 Shelby EXP 500 known as the "Green Hornet" will be featured in documentaries sponsored by BarrettJackson, The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions, in
The 1968 Shelby EXP500 CSS is a part of Mr Shelby's personal collection and will be on display at the show The 1968 Shelby EXP500 CSS pays an to the "Green Hornet" The Green Hornet Shelby GT500 was used as a test mule for an early electronic fuel injection system on the 428 cid engine, an independent rear suspension, a power antenna and The restored 1968 Shelby GT500 prototype known as the Green Hornet and the newly restored 1967 Shelby GT500 prototype known as Little Red will be unveiled by Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO, BarrettJackson Jackson restored both cars, which are the only notchback coupes ever produced wearing the Shelby nameplate
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