Independent field notes for a better-documented collection. Sources and further reading are linked below.
The same page can hold two very different numbers
On Bring a Trailer, the Wimbledon White convertible 8T03R206168 reached a high bid of $198,000 on May 29, 2026. Its reserve was not met. The auction did not establish a $198,000 sale. By contrast, Lime Gold convertible 8T03R210309 received a winning bid of $275,000 on October 25, 2025. That is a published transaction result, subject to the source’s fee and tax conventions.
A live bid is still less certain: it can rise until the auction ends and may remain below reserve. An asking price is the seller’s proposal, not a transaction. KR68 stores these as separate categories on each VIN record.
Why the distinction changes the story
Treating every displayed dollar figure as a sale makes a model appear to trade more often, or for more, than public evidence supports. Even completed auction prices are not a full appraisal. Condition, provenance, drivetrain, venue, timing and buyer fees matter. A single result should be read with the car’s documentation and inspection record.
A better five-point check
Record the Ford VIN and any Shelby serial number, the auction house and lot, the date, the exact outcome wording, and the currency and fee convention. Then check whether a later appearance belongs to the same Ford VIN. One car can produce several listings and only one registry entry.
Sources & further reading
Public sources checked October 17, 2026. Seller-submitted descriptions and documents are attributed to their listings; KR68 has not independently inspected these cars.