1 of 20 Official Hertz Prototype Brake Test Cars,1966 Shelby GT350H Fastback for sale at the Mecum Auctions To be sold at the Indianapolis , May 13 – 21, 2022 This 1966 Shelby GT350H, SFM6S449, is one of the 20 test cars, in this case, one of those fitted with the MICO special front disc brake system. One of only 18 Hertz models finished in Wimbledon White with Blue GT350 rocker stripes before final approval of the Hertz Black on Gold livery, it is an early production carry-over model equipped with override traction bars. Delivered new to Hi-Performance Motors in El Segundo, California, on January 28, 1966, it features the Shelby-spec 289/306 HP V-8 with Holley 4-barrel, 4-speed manual transmission, revised front independent suspension and 9-inch Detroit Locker rear end.
ESTIMATE :
$225,000 – $275,000
HIGHLIGHTS :
- SFM6S449
- 1 of 20 Official Hertz Prototype Brake Test Cars
- Early production model that is registered with SAAC
- Delivered new to Hi-Performance Motors in El Segundo, California, on January 28, 1966
- Ownership history
- Comprehensive restoration in 2015
- 289/306 HP V-8 engine
- 4-barrel carburetor
- 4-speed manual transmission
- 1 of 18 Wimbledon White with Blue GT350 rocker stripe Rent-A-Racers
- Black interior
- 49,583 miles
- Shelby Cobra tachometer
- Original Carlite glass
- Original bucket seats, carpet, headliner and door panels
- Factory-applied red-oxide primer with overspray
- Override traction bars
- Independent front suspension with coil springs
- Live rear axle with leaf springs
- 9-inch Detroit Locker rear end
- Correct MICO special front disc brakes
- Original Shelby wheels with the special Hertz center caps
- Goodyear Polyglas White-letter tires
Source : Mecum Auctions