Original Owner GT500KR vert

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I was at the Rebel Run in Lima this morning just to walk around. Came across this original owner GT500KR convertible. 1 of 5 built in this color combo (4-speed). Back in the mid-2000's one of the guys I worked with told me about a "Cobra" sitting in a garage in Belle Center, Ohio. I'm guessing this is the car as Belle Center has a population of about 300 people. Talked to the owner (guy bent over the engine). He ordered it new through a small dealer in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Traded in a 427/435 Corvette convertible that he had bought new. He said that the Corvette never ran right so he got tired of messing with it and ordered this car. Drove it for 41 years, then parked it. All original parts and drivetrain - had to replace some sheetmetal due to rust issues. He told me that he never "burned rubber" with the car, not even once! He has all the dealer paperwork in his display, plans to give it to his son when he dies.