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The Cars => 1966 Shelby GT350/GT350H => Topic started by: FL SAAC on March 18, 2025, 10:26:17 PM

Title: "Uncle Tony's" History of Shelby & Hertz Rent A Racer Mustangs
Post by: FL SAAC on March 18, 2025, 10:26:17 PM
The History of Shelby & Hertz Rent A Racer Mustangs

In 1965 after Shelby had met Ford's allotment of Shelby GT350's, Carroll Shelby was looking to find another buyer for his cars. With some help from Ford corporate In September 1965 Carroll Shelby ...

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Title: Re: "Uncle Tony's" History of Shelby & Hertz Rent A Racer Mustangs
Post by: deathsled on March 19, 2025, 12:28:59 AM
Great overview of the Hertz Shelby Mustangs and their evolution.  Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: "Uncle Tony's" History of Shelby & Hertz Rent A Racer Mustangs
Post by: Coralsnake on March 19, 2025, 07:09:03 AM
Reality check...

This is a good example of how bad information spreads.

He needs to do some more research. The program did not end in 1966.  There were 1968 and 1969 Hertz cars.
Title: Re: "Uncle Tony's" History of Shelby & Hertz Rent A Racer Mustangs
Post by: FL SAAC on March 19, 2025, 07:46:38 AM
Quote from: Coralsnake on March 19, 2025, 07:09:03 AMReality check...

This is a good example of how bad information spreads.

He needs to do some more research. The program did not end in 1966.  There were 1968 and 1969 Hertz cars.

just sent Uncle Tony a memo on your behalf
Thanks
Title: Re: "Uncle Tony's" History of Shelby & Hertz Rent A Racer Mustangs
Post by: propayne on March 19, 2025, 09:10:06 AM
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Title: Re: "Uncle Tony's" History of Shelby & Hertz Rent A Racer Mustangs
Post by: tesgt350 on March 19, 2025, 10:07:38 AM
If Built by Shelby and Rented by Hertz, they ARE the Real Deal, even the Shelby Mach-E.  The Hertz in my Town offers them.