To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Monterey
event, 15 - 17 August 2019.
Estimate:
$90,000 - $120,000
- 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.To view this car and others currently
consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo19.
