Ford enjoyed series of marketing victories in the early '60s, one of which was replacing Chevrolet as the supplier to car rental giant Hertz. Carroll Shelby capitalized on the new relationship, sending Shelby American GM Peyton Cramer to pitch the new GT350 as replacement for Corvette in Hertz’s Sports Car Club. Armed with research on Hertz’s beginnings in the business, Cramer pitched fleet of Hertz Shelby’s finished in Raven Black with Gold striping, reflecting the company’s long-time corporate color scheme. Hertz management loved the idea, and just before Christmas 1965, Shelby American received demand letter from Hertz for 1,000 GT350s. The new Hertz Shelby’s reflected most of the changes made to 1966 Shelby’s.Functional body-side brake cooling scoops were added, quarter windows replaced the stock Mustang air extractor louvers; Cobra tachometer replaced the 1965 dash gauge pod, and most cars were produced with folding rear seat in place of the fiberglass rear shelf. Today the GT350H Rent-A-Racer is one of the most desirable Shelby’s of all. Documented in the Shelby Registry, this 1966 Shelby GT350H Fastback retains much of its original aspects, including its original Holley Lemans center-hung carburetor, correct open-letter intake manifold, open-letter valve cover, oil pan, 9-inch rear end with locker, magnum 500 Hurst wheels and factory seats and interior.Originally sent to Metke Ford Motors in Bellevue, WA for dealer preparation prior to delivery to Hertz Seattle, WA, SFM61621, Hertz Rent-A-Racer has matching numbers 289 CI Hi-Po V-8 engine.  Key Details:LISTED IN (SAAC) SHELBY AMERICAN REGISTRYVIN SFM6S1621 HERTZ RENT-A-RACERHERTZ ORDERED 1000 SHELBY GT350 FASTBACKS IN 1966RAVEN BLACK W/GOLD STRIPES -EXTERIORBLACK INTERIORORIGINAL MATCHING NUMBERSINTERIOR:ORIGINAL BLACK INTERIORDASH MOUNTED TACHOMETERWOOD RIMMED STEERING WHEELFOLD-DOWN REAR SEATSSPARE TIRE IN TRUNKRED OXIDE UNDERBODYEXTERIOR:RAVEN BLACKGOLD STRIPES EXTERIORCHROME BUMPERSORIGINAL CHROME MAGNUM 500 WHEELSGOODYEAR EAGLE ST RADIAL TIRESDRIVETRAIN:289 V8 ENGINE MATCHING NUMBERSHOLLEY 3259 715 CFM LEMANS4-BARREL CARBCORRECT INTAKE MANIFOLDHEADERS W/DUAL EXHAUST306HP 6000 RPM 329LB-FT TORQUE 4200 RPMAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONREAR-WHEEL DRIVEFORD 9" REAR END W/LOCKER This car recently came out of very long-term storage and had the following done to it October, 2019:SERVICED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTERCHANGED OIL AND FILTER, REPLACED DRAIN PLUG RE TAPPED ORIGINAL OIL PAN REPLACED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (ORIGINAL IN BOX)REPLACED REAR WHEEL CYLINDERSREPLACED REAR BRAKE HOSEREPLACED FRONT BRAKE HOSESREPLACED FRONT BRAKE CALIPERSFLUSHED BRAKE FLUIDSERVICED MANUAL TRANSMISSION FLUIDSERVICED REAR AXLE FLUIDREPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADSMACHINED FRONT ROTORSCLEANED AND RE PACKED FRONT WHEEL BEARINGSFLUSHED ENGINE COOLANTREPLACED FOMOCO FUEL TANK AND CORRECT FUEL SENDING UNITREPLACED FUEL TANK HARDWARE AND FILLER NECK GASKET INSTALLED CORRECT STEERING WHEEL AND HORN PARTS SERVICEDREPLACE ALL RUBBER FUEL HOSE AND CLAMPSREPLACED BOTH ENGINE TO TRY-Y HEADER GASKETSREPLACED SPARK PLUGS/ AND IGNITION WIRESINSTALLED PROTRONIX IGNITIONREPLACED IGNITION COILREPLACED RADIATOR CAPINSTALLED NEW DISTRIBUTOR CAP AND ROTORTYPE TRANSMISSION FLUID TRANSMISSION FILTER KIT OIL FILTER P/N FL1ABRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS BRAKE FLUID10W30 ENGINE OILENGINE COOLANT80W90 TRANS FLUID80W90 REAR AXLE FLUIDCLEANER DEGREASEROIL PAN DRAIN PLUG AND WARSHER FRONT CALIPERSCORRECT FRONT BRAKE HOSESREAR BRAKE HARDWARE KIT REAR SELF ADJUSTER KITS REAR BRAKE HOSEFRONT BRAKE PAD SET FRONT WHEEL SEALSFUEL TANK KITSPARK PLUG WIRESCOILPROTRONIX IGNITIONHEADER GASKETSDISTRIBUTOR CAPROTORSPARK PLUGSFUEL FILTERRUBBER FUEL HOSES AND CLAMPS FUEL TANK, SENDERREAR MOUNTING RADIATOR CAP This car is tuned-in and ready to drive. Don’t miss this opportunity!

About Stephen Becker Automotive Group:
Stephen Becker Automotive Group has over 150 cars in stock. We pay cash for cars and can consign and sell individual cars and complete collections. Ask usfor more details.
Stephen Becker Automotive Group realizes how difficult it is to purchase any automobile over the internet from classic car dealer or private party.
Is the engine original? Are all the vehicle identification numbers where they should be? Has the car been tampered with? Is the car really worth the asking price? Stephen Becker has bought/sold/inspected/appraised/certified over thousand GT 350's, GT 500's GT 500KR’s to happy buyers all around the world. 35+ years in business with sterling name and reputation in the hobby. We buy/sell/consign/inspect/appraise all makes and models of classic, antique muscle cars. Stephen Becker is long-time NADA advisory board member.
Stephen Becker was business partners with Carroll Shelby from 1977 until Carroll's death in 2012.
Stephen Becker offers an inspection service, an appraisal service and can be very helpful with transportation details. We can inspect the Shelby, handle all financial details and take physical possession of the vehicle for safe keeping. We've shipped numerous muscle cars, of all types, to Australia, Italy, New Zealand, Switzerland and all over Europe.
Contact us before you drive to the bank and send stranger your life savings!
Stephen Becker personally works side by side with the Shelby American Automobile Club registrars and have supported their efforts to keep Carroll Shelby’s automobiles and contribution to the automotive industry alive.
Stephen Becker is one of the most renowned Shelby authorities in the world, announced the introduction of new certified appraisal program for 1960s Shelby Cobras, GT350s and GT500s. Previously available only to select group of companies and celebrities, SGB’s invaluable expertise is now available to individuals contemplating the sale or purchase of vintage Shelby car.
“For years, MOPAR, Corvette and Ford collectors have had access to detailed appraisals from experts in those cars, but enthusiasts have not been able to tap form program when considering the purchase or sale of Shelby,” said Becker. “With the expertise, records and access to details of Cobras, GT500s and GT350s available through me, collectors can now have the knowledge they need when making decision on Shelby they want to purchase or sell.” Becker personally has performed evaluations for years and attended key collector car auctions for small group of corporate clients like insurance companies and manufacturers. In late 2009, Stephen Becker provided an appraisal of 75 cars in the corporate and museum collection of Shelby American. The appraisals were done for Shelby’s insurance company, which requested current values of the extensive collection of significant cars. Other high profile corporate and celebrity clients have included the famous Shelby Parts Restorations company, as well as leaders in the music and entertainment industry.
“Shelby cars are usually considered blue chip collectibles, but each must be carefully inspected and appraised to understand the true value,” noted Becker. “Not only is it important to ensure car is genuine Shelby, it’s critical to understand its history. The value difference between survivor car with great provenance and Shelby ‘rebuilt’ from few major components left over from wreck can be hundreds of thousands of dollars.”
Stephen’s knowledge and extensive library led to the creation of the Becker Certified Shelby Certification program. proprietary 25 point inspection and exhaustive research provides the most thorough report on the market for genuine Shelby vehicles.
Over the past decade, Stephen Becker has been retained by key automotive groups, collectors and industry leaders to authenticate and value Shelby vehicles. This led to the creation of program for individual collectors and enthusiasts. When completed, client received detailed report with history of the vehicle, if available, and documentation to validate the value.
Since 1977, Stephen Becker has been regarded as leading authority on 1960s era Shelby Cobras, GT350s and GT500s. The company’s expertise and in-depth knowledge have been tapped by clients to purchase, consign and restore original Shelby’s. SGB has represented clients around the world on stage when their Shelby’s crossed the block.
Founder Stephen Becker was one of the youngest people to ever be selected as finalist for the Ernst Young/Inc. Magazine “Entrepreneur of the Year” in the early 1990s.
Stephen Becker Automotive Group Inc. is licensed and insured Georgia car dealer.

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