Approximately 1,000 GT350H examples were produced as part of a partnership between Ford and the Hertz car rental company. This car was refinished by the owner in black with gold stripes, and replacement seals and weatherstripping were sourced at that time. Features include a hood scoop, quarter windows, and side scoops along with a bullet-style side mirror and a Shelby front valance. Close-up photos of the finish, trim, and lenses are provided in the gallery below.
Chrome-finished 14″…
Approximately 1,000 GT350H examples were produced as part of a partnership between Ford and the Hertz car rental company. This car was refinished by the owner in black with gold stripes, and replacement seals and weatherstripping were sourced at that time. Features include a hood scoop, quarter windows, and side scoops along with a bullet-style side mirror and a Shelby front valance. Close-up photos of the finish, trim, and lenses are provided in the gallery below.
Chrome-finished 14″ Magnum 500-style wheels wear Hertz “Sports Car Club” center caps and are mounted with Goodyear Blue Streak white-letter tires. Shelby chassis modifications included revised front suspension geometry, Kelsey-Hayes front disc brakes, and larger rear brake drums when compared to the contemporary standard Mustang. Service under current ownership included installation of Koni shocks and replacement of the brake master cylinder, shoes, and wheel cylinders.
The cabin features front bucket seats that were recently retrimmed in black vinyl over replacement foam, and are accompanied by a folding rear bench. A Ford-branded AM radio is mounted in the center of the dashboard along with a competition brake warning sticker, and additional equipment includes a dash-mounted tachometer and latch-and-link harnesses for both occupants.
Instrumentation consists of a 140-mph speedometer flanked by gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and battery voltage. The five-digit odometer shows 80k miles, approximately 200 of which were added by the current owner.
The 289ci HiPo V8 is fed by a four-barrel carburetor mounted on a high-rise aluminum intake manifold and was factory rated at 306 horsepower and 329 lb-ft of torque in Shelby trim. Work completed within the past two years by Cobra Automotive, Inc. of Wallingford, Connecticut, included installation of a Holley 715-cfm carburetor, a rebuild of the fuel pump, refinishing of the valve covers, and replacement of the starter, valve cover gaskets, and engine and transmission mounts.
Power is delivered to the wheels through a rebuilt three-speed automatic transmission fitted with a replacement torque convertor. Additional photos in the gallery display the underside, drivetrain, and exhaust components.
Shelby American Automobile Club correspondence indicates that the serial number SFM6S1956 aligns with the Ford serial number recorded in their files. A copy of the order sheet for Hertz Corporation indicates delivery to Larson Ford, optional equipment, and a total price of $3,820. Additional Shelby documentation and service records are provided in the gallery below.