• Year of manufacture 
    1969
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    207
  • Drive 
    RHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    United States
  • Exterior colour 
    Other

Description

  • One of just 152 Hertz GT350s produced for 1969
  • Well-preserved example finished in Black Jade
  • Documented by a Marti Auto Works report
  • Formerly of the Sam Pack Collection
  • An excellent example of Shelby power

This Shelby GT350 H fastback coupe is one of the special Shelby Mustangs produced for the Hertz Rental Car Company Rent-a-Racer program (as noted by the H in the model name). As Shelby wanted to increase the model’s exposure through fleet sales, they approached Hertz, and Hertz bought in. For a few dollars a day, Hertz customers could rent a GT350 H, get a taste of Shelby-powered Mustang performance, and maybe even opt to purchase one. The program began in 1966 with the establishment of the Hertz Sports Car Club. That year 42% of Shelby production went to Hertz. By 1969 just 5%—only 152 cars—were Hertz-bound. Those cars were distinguished by their serial numbers and DSO. This car, DSO number 842650—verified by the Shelby American World Registry and a Deluxe Marti Report—is part of that exceedingly rare group.

This GT350 H was built in April 1969 and delivered to Ron’s Ford Sales in Bristol, Tennessee. The car is classic Black Jade with contrasting Hertz gold side stripes. It came with a 351 Cleveland V-8 and options including FMX Cruise-O-Matic transmission, Traction-Lok differential, power steering, power brakes with front discs, Selectaire air-conditioning, tinted glass, deluxe seat belts, a sport-deck rear seat, tilt-away steering wheel, AM radio, visibility group, and combination tachometer/trip meter. The trunk still carries a space-saver spare tire, jack, and jack handle.

The Shelby GT350 H has been well maintained in original condition with no modifications except for one repaint in its original color. Mileage is reportedly under 18,000. The car had been part of a Sam Pack collection since 2007 and was sold to its current owner in 2014. Today the GT350 shows beautifully, a reflection of the care it has received over the years. Its next owner will have the chance to appreciate the Shelby-Mustang performance that made it a joy to drive back in the ’60s.

Please note that the title is in transit.

To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19.


RM Sotheby's
5 Heron Square
Richmond
TW9 1EL
United Kingdom
Contact Person Kontaktperson
Title 
Mr
First name 
Augustin
Last name 
Sabatie-Garat

Phone 
+44-2078517070