1966 Shelby GT350 H
- Engine
- 4.5L (289 cu in) V8 'K-code' high-performance, paired with four-speed manual aluminum T-10 gearbox
- Colour
- Black with gold Le Mans stripes
Among the rarest of the 1966 Shelby GT350 H 'Rent-A-Racer' variants built for the Hertz Sports Car Club, chassis SFM 6S568 is one of only 85 examples from the initial 150-car delivery batch fitted with a four-speed manual gearbox. Ordered by Hertz in November 1965 and dispatched to a Missouri dealer for preparation, it remained in that state for roughly four decades before moving west and then to Florida. A show-quality restoration overseen by specialist Steve Beck was completed in October 2020, and the car retains what is believed to be its original 289 K-code engine, correct aluminium T-10 gearbox, and nine-inch rear axle.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$280,000
- 1966 →Factory deliveryHertz Corporationfull documentation
One of the initial batch of 150 cars, delivered via Riesmeyer Motor Co. in Crestwood, Missouri; invoiced at just under $3,800 including extras. Minor issues addressed shortly after arrival.
- → 2006Various Missouri-based ownersnone documentation
Car believed to have passed through multiple unidentified hands while remaining in Missouri for roughly four decades after Hertz disposal.
- 2006 → 2014Acquisition unknownIntermediate owner(s) in California and Floridanone documentation
Car relocated from Missouri, passing through California and then Florida before ultimately returning to Southern California prior to its most recent acquisition.
- 2014 →Private saleCurrent vendorpartial documentation
Purchased from Southern California; subsequently commissioned a full show-quality restoration completed in October 2020, overseen by specialist Steve Beck of Checkpoint Automotive.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1966Repair
Antenna replaced after it was bent during transit from the dealer to the Hertz fleet.
- 1966Bodywork
Hood was refinished to address surface issues discovered after delivery.
- 2020RestorationCheckpoint Automotive
Comprehensive show-quality restoration returning the car to a high-presentation standard, with attention to originality including verification of the K-code engine stampings, correct gearbox, and interior fittings.
Work overseen by GT350 specialist Steve Beck; completed October 2020.
Are you the owner of this car?
This car's public record is built from its auction and competition history. Register your ownership and privately add your own records to make it a verified Legacy Metrics passport — provenance that backs your car's value at sale and gives your insurer evidence to price against. Roy reviews and verifies every registration personally.