6S1387 - Bring A Trailer

[silverton_ford]

Link:  https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-shelby-gt350h-fastback/




Description:
This 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350H was dispatched from Shelby American's Los Angeles office on March 17, 1966, and was delivered new to The Hertz Corporation in National City, California. It was refurbished under previous ownership before it was purchased by the selling dealer in 2023. The car is finished in black with gold stripes over black vinyl upholstery, and power comes from a replacement 289ci HiPo V8 linked to a C4 three-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a four-barrel carburetor, a dual exhaust system, front disc brakes, 10-spoke 14″ alloy wheels, hood and bodyside scoops, a dash-mounted tachometer, a push-button AM radio, and latch-and-link front harnesses. This GT350H is now offered copies of Shelby American sales documentation, SAAC correspondence, and a Florida title.

Approximately 1,000 GT350H examples were produced as part of a partnership between Ford and the Hertz car rental company. This example was repainted black with gold stripes under previous ownership and features a hood scoop, plexiglass rear quarter windows, fiberglass brake-cooling scoops on the quarter panels, and a chrome bullet-style side mirror.

The 14″ 10-spoke alloy wheels are mounted with Goodyear Blue Streak white-letter tires. Shelby chassis modifications included revised front suspension geometry, and Koni shocks have been fitted. Stopping power is provided by front discs and rear drums.

The cabin features front bucket seats and a folding rear bench trimmed in black vinyl along with color-coordinated door panels and carpets. Features include a Ford-branded AM radio, a heater, front latch-and-link harnesses, black rubber Mustang-branded front floor mats, and rear lap belts. A competition brake warning sticker is affixed to the center of the dash.

The woodgrain steering wheel exhibits cracking and fronts a 140-mph speedometer flanked by gauges for fuel level, oil pressure, coolant temperature, and battery voltage. A Shelby-branded tach is mounted atop the dash. The five-digit odometer shows 64k miles. Total mileage is unknown.

The replacement 289ci HiPo V8 was installed under previous ownership and features a four-barrel carburetor mounted on a high-rise aluminum intake manifold as well as finned valve covers. A carburetor adjustment and an oil change were reportedly performed by the selling dealer.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a C4 three-speed automatic transmission.

Copies of Shelby American sales documentation accompany the sale, including a sales invoice dated March 17, 1966, that lists a total price of $3,859.

[silverton_ford]

Mecum Indy 2023 - Did not sell.  Bid to $140k - https://www.mecum.com/lots/554028/1966-shelby-gt350h-fastback/

[CSX4781]

I particularly like the backup light assemblies being used for front turn signals. Same as it was when a buddy flew out to CA to look at it 6 years ago......

Dave

[Bobby Crumpley]

The backup light front turn signals are indeed a nice touch. Inboard or outboard driving lights? No, that's a '67 thing, this car has underboards.

[CharlesTurner]

Have to say that's the first time I've ever seen that done on a car.   

[J_Speegle]

Yes a little worst that the "cock eyed" back up lights (installed on the wrong side of the car) we see on some cars. Of course either tends to speak volumes for some people.

[5s386]

Driven 160 miles since March of 2017. Should be interesting commentary over the next 5 days.

[FL SAAC]

Beautiful vehicle

[SCJSTU]

soooo what does the Good Book say about this car?

[s2ms]

I dunno, kinda like the reverse lights up front. Possibly the car was a test mule for fog lights....

[Coralsnake]

What the....

[greekz]

Interesting use of the lights.  I just checked the BaT site and there are no backup lights on the rear valance.  Or, were my eyes deceiving me.

[SCJSTU]

Interesting use of the lights.  I just checked the BaT site and there are no backup lights on the rear valance.  Or, were my eyes deceiving me.

[mgreene]

Is it just me, or does the shape of the hood scoop opening look a little strange, especially when compared to the one in the post above (#1387)? Almost looks a little like C2 Corvette opening.

[shelbydoug]

I think it is just the camera angle?