Skip to Content

1968 Mustang Shelby GT500KR vs. 1968 Corvette 427 Photos

From the Archive: How did the GT500 and the Corvette stack up when the Rolling Stones were sex symbols, not grandfathers?

Photography by Tom Drew
shop now
1968 chevrolet corvette 427
TOM DREW|Car and Driver

From the Archive: The Ford Mustang GT500 and Chevrolet Corvette are longtime Detroit legends. As new versions hit the streets and burn more rubber than ever, we felt obligated to revisit the early years of their rivalry to see how much has changed over the decades. As it turns out, not much.

read the full review

Tire, Wheel, Automotive design, Automotive tire, Vehicle, Land vehicle, Headlamp, Automotive lighting, Car, Hood,
TOM DREW

1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR

Motor vehicle, Steering part, Mode of transport, Steering wheel, Center console, Classic car, Vehicle door, Car seat, Personal luxury car, Luxury vehicle,
TOM DREW

1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR interior

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
1968 ford mustang shelby gt500kr engine
TOM DREW|Car and Driver

1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR engine

Motor vehicle, Teal, Symbol, Logo, Number, Emblem, Trademark,
TOM DREW

1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR badge

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
1968 chevrolet corvette 427
TOM DREW|Car and Driver

1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427

Motor vehicle, Steering part, Mode of transport, Steering wheel, Transport, Speedometer, Gauge, Classic car, Center console, Measuring instrument,
TOM DREW

1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427 interior

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Engine, Automotive engine part, Automotive fuel system, Automotive air manifold, Automotive super charger part, Fuel line, Kit car, Nut, Personal luxury car, Hood,
TOM DREW

1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427 7.0-liter V-8 engine

Red, Logo, Symbol, Emblem, Trademark, Graphics, Brand, Classic car,
TOM DREW

1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427

Watch Next 

Photos

2026 mazda 3 hybrid

View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Mazda 3 Hatchback

2026 mazda 3 hatchback

View Interior Photos of the 2026 Mazda 3 Hatchback

a bluish green 2024 kia ev9 land awd driving on a street through a city

View Photos of the 2024 Kia EV9 Land AWD

1987 sterling 825sl

View Photos of the 1987 Sterling 825SL

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
2025 porsche 911 carrera cabriolet

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Interior Photos

2025 porsche 911 carrera cabriolet

2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Exterior Photos

2027 ferrari 849 testarossa

View Photos of the 2027 Ferrari 849 Testarossa

2026 aston martin vantage s

2026 Aston Martin Vantage S Interior Photos

2026 aston martin vantage s

2026 Aston Martin Vantage S Exterior Photos

1999 bmw m roadster 2000 honda s2000 1999 mercedesbenz slk 1999 porsche 718 boxster

2000 Honda S2000 vs. The German Roadsters Photos

2027 mercedes benz s class

View Exterior Photos of the 2027 Mercedes S-Class

2027 mercedes benz s class interior

View Interior Photos of the 2027 Mercedes S-Class

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below