Read the restoration sequence
Farland’s archive includes stripped and refinished body panels. Study the nose opening, hood leading edge, rear-panel recesses and transitions around the roof. These views are more useful for shape than a single dramatic front photograph.
Separate photographic observations from dimensions
Perspective changes apparent length and width. Use front, side and rear views together; never derive a manufacturing dimension from a single photograph. The current reference set does not provide a complete set of body surface measurements.
Keep the model configuration consistent
This study targets a fastback. A convertible reference can inform a shared trim detail, but cannot define the roof, rear cabin or structural details of a fastback. Restoration stages and paint changes also need labels.
What remains to validate
Panel thickness, attachment points, underside reinforcement and exact hood geometry require additional measurements or a verified asset. More polygons alone do not resolve those missing facts.
Original sources
Farland Classic Restoration — 1968 Shelby GT500KR restoration archive ↗
Ford / Forel Publishing — 1968 Ford Shop Manual — publisher preview ↗
Publisher photographs and documents are linked for consultation, not reproduced here. Statements about individual vehicles remain attributed to their source.