On this day 59 years ago November 5, 1965
a prototype of 1966 Shelby GT 350H was sent to the rental car company Hertz Corporation for testing.
The first Hertz Shelby GT350 was produced
The start of the cult cars !
Looks red. To me.
Quote from: deathsled on November 05, 2024, 10:23:42 PMLooks red. To me.
Agreed my good man Agreed
What Can Be, Unburdened by What Has Been
Ya cant beat that black and gold combo. Elegant and sporty!
1966 GT350H Prototype 6S279
I think the wheels look good. Anyone know what size tyres are on the car in those pics
Cheers
Quote from: GT350Lad on November 07, 2024, 05:27:30 AMI think the wheels look good. Anyone know what size tyres are on the car in those pics
Cheers
They're Goodyear blue dots,so should be 775/15.
I notice the driver's seat back is reclined further than the passenger. Were they like that when new?
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Quote from: 6T6/7 on November 07, 2024, 01:19:50 PMQuote from: GT350Lad on November 07, 2024, 05:27:30 AMI think the wheels look good. Anyone know what size tyres are on the car in those pics
Cheers
They're Goodyear blue dots,so should be 775/15.
Thanks
Also the knob on the shifter appears to be different than the stock version.
Door panel trim passenger side different
Quote from: 66S285 on November 10, 2024, 03:30:05 PMDoor panel trim passenger side different
1965 door panel and glove box door. This is the first Hertz prototype 6S048, a long lost converted carryover car.
Thanks Dave
Quote from: SFM6S on November 08, 2024, 09:22:19 AMAlso the knob on the shifter appears to be different than the stock version.
great catch
Quote from: FL SAAC Team Leader on December 23, 2024, 02:03:47 PMQuote from: SFM6S on November 08, 2024, 09:22:19 AMAlso the knob on the shifter appears to be different than the stock version.
great catch
Looks like this one.
https://www.holley.com/products/drivetrain/shifters_components_and_accessories/handles_and_knobs/shifter_knobs/parts/C2AZ-7213-A?hsa_acc=7848552874&hsa_cam=12073057670&hsa_grp=1153388438295775&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=o&hsa_tgt=pla-4575686364614039&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&msclkid=af0248c2951f125c3e8b2fab51843410&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Microsoft%20Shopping%20-%20Scott%20Drake%20-%20Brand&utm_term=4575686364614039&utm_content=Drivetrain%20-%20Brand
Quote from: 68stangcjfb on December 23, 2024, 03:15:33 PMQuote from: FL SAAC Team Leader on December 23, 2024, 02:03:47 PMQuote from: SFM6S on November 08, 2024, 09:22:19 AMAlso the knob on the shifter appears to be different than the stock version.
great catch
Looks like this one.
https://www.holley.com/products/drivetrain/shifters_components_and_accessories/handles_and_knobs/shifter_knobs/parts/C2AZ-7213-A?hsa_acc=7848552874&hsa_cam=12073057670&hsa_grp=1153388438295775&hsa_ad=&hsa_src=o&hsa_tgt=pla-4575686364614039&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=e&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&msclkid=af0248c2951f125c3e8b2fab51843410&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Microsoft%20Shopping%20-%20Scott%20Drake%20-%20Brand&utm_term=4575686364614039&utm_content=Drivetrain%20-%20Brand
No, contour of the top is different then the one in your posted link too.
I wonder who has this 66 GTH put away ?
We are good with its brother at home