On this day 59 years ago November 5, 1965

[FL SAAC Team Leader]

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 !

[deathsled]

Looks red.  To me.

[FL SAAC Team Leader]

Looks red.  To me.

Agreed my good man Agreed

What Can Be, Unburdened by What Has Been

[hertzz350]

Ya cant beat that black and gold combo. Elegant and sporty!

[gt350cs]

1966 GT350H Prototype 6S279

[GT350Lad]

I think the wheels look good. Anyone know what size tyres are on the car in those pics

Cheers

[6T6/7]

I 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.

[spiller]

I notice the driver's seat back is reclined further than the passenger. Were they like that when new?

[GT350Lad]

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I 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

[SFM6S]

Also the knob on the shifter appears to be different than the stock version.

[66S285]

Door panel trim passenger side different

[s2ms]

Door 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.

[66S285]

Thanks Dave