On March 9th 1964 Lee Iacocca made himself an eternal place in American automotive history with the release of a car which would reshape the design and performance expectations for all automobiles sold within the North American market within the next forty years—the Ford Mustang.
Unlike many contemporaries of the car named after the famous World War II fighter plane, the Mustang was not a large sedan with a big block motor shoe-horned in as an after thought, but rather a purpose built performance coupe with its sights set on creating a new niche within the automotive sphere.
For 1966 Carol Shelby was contracted by Hertz rental car company to produce a special line of 1,000 GT350 Mustang Fastbacks which would become famous as one of the very few, and certainly the most iconic “Rent-A-Racers” ever offered by a rental car agency. These extremely rare Shelby GT350 H fastbacks have gone on to become among the most collectible and sought after Pony cars on the collector market, routinely achieving purchase prices in excess of $100,000.
This remarkably well done 1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350 H Fastback, Hertz "Rent-A-Racer" Tribute is a true A code 289cid V8, with automatic transmission, finished in exceptional code correct Raven Black and Gold Dust Le Mans racing stripes performed to Shelby specifications, fresh black interior, Shelby hood, grill and grill moldings, engine and transmission rebuilt only 500 miles ago, custom Y headers, flowmaster exhaust system, MSD electronic ignition system and recently refreshed suspension, and more, with better than $35,000 invested in this remarkable Tribute.
This incredible Raven Black with Gold Dust Le Mans stripes 1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350 H Fastback Tribute represents a remarkable opportunity for the serious enthusiast or collector to own a truly drivable and enjoyable classic, which though not a $100K investment, is nevertheless, car very deeply seeded in its own appreciation curve.
This very special car will quickly find its new home and will not remain available for long!
