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"Uncle Tony's" History of Shelby & Hertz Rent A Racer Mustangs

Started by FL SAAC, March 18, 2025, 10:26:17 PM

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FL SAAC

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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When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.
Marcus Aurelius

Home of the Amazing Hertz 3 + 1 Musketeers

I have all UNGOLD cars

Not a SHELBY expert

Our Pronouns are We Won

Bring on the tariffs

Usque Ad Finem

deathsled

Great overview of the Hertz Shelby Mustangs and their evolution.  Thanks for posting.
"Low she sits on five spoke wheels
Small block eight so live she feels
There she's parked beside the curb
Engine revving to disturb
She's the princess from his past
Red paint gold stripes damned she's fast"

Coralsnake

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.
Check out theCoralsnake.com

I'm looking for 9F02M480004. Have you seen it?

FL SAAC

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
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.
Marcus Aurelius

Home of the Amazing Hertz 3 + 1 Musketeers

I have all UNGOLD cars

Not a SHELBY expert

Our Pronouns are We Won

Bring on the tariffs

Usque Ad Finem

propayne

President, Delmarva Cougar Club - Brand Manager, Cougar Club of America

tesgt350

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.