Ford's 428 Cobra Jet V8 powers a 1969 Shelby GT500 heading to auction at Barrett-Jackson Digital Select, November 5 through 12. The big-block engine was rated at 335 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque by Ford, though some sources claim closer to 400 horses. The automaker may have underrated the motor to help keep insurance costs down.
The car accelerates from 0-60 in 6.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 130 mph. It wears Naca-style inlets on its vented hood, racing stripes, a rear spoiler, 15-inch five-spoke Shelby wheels, and a dual center-exit exhaust with square outlets. Inside sit knitted white-vinyl seats, an AM/FM stereo, air-conditioning, a tilt steering wheel, and wood-grain trim alongside a roll bar and Shelby-specific center console.
Ford built 1,157 1969 GT500 fastbacks, making this the final production year. This particular car is one of 12 with its exact specification. It combines a C-6 automatic transmission, Black Jade exterior, white vinyl seats, AM/FM sound system, tilt steering wheel, and air-conditioning. Only 11 other 1969 Shelby GT500s share this configuration.
The car shows 12,283 miles. Its title lists it as "exempt," meaning owners of 2010 model year or earlier vehicles no longer must disclose odometer readings under federal law. A Silver Jade 1969 Shelby GT500 SportsRoof sold for $131,250 in September 2026, while a Candy Apple Red example brought $102,000 about a year prior. The original price for this Black Jade model was $5,643.17.