1966 Shelby Mustang GT350H Black

This 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350H is one of approximately 1,000 examples produced as part of a partnership between Ford and the Hertz rental-car company.

The first private owner bought the car in 1967 and kept it for 37 years before selling it to the actual owner, who subsequently commissioned a multi-year restoration.

The project included repainting the car in its original shade of Raven Black with gold stripes, as well as overhauling the numbers-matching 289ci HiPo V8, refreshing the black vinyl interior, rebuilding the suspension and brakes, and more as outlined in the listing below.

Additional equipment includes a three-speed automatic transmission, 15” chrome Magnum 500-style wheels, a fold-down rear seat, and an AM radio.

A rebuild of the 289ci HiPo V8 during the restoration included honing the block and grinding the crankshaft, as well as installing new piston rings, rod and main bearings, an oil pump, and a water pump.

A new camshaft and camshaft bearings were also installed along with new lifters, rocker arms, valve seats, springs, and guides. Pertronix electronic ignition was added, and a rebuilt alternator was fitted.

Power is sent to the rear wheels by a SelectShift three-speed automatic transmission.

The suspension was rebuilt during the restoration and features telescopic shock absorbers all around, as well as a 1” front sway bar and override rear traction bars.

The steering linkage was also refreshed, and a new exhaust system was installed.

The body was refinished during the restoration in the original shade of Raven Black.

Gold Le Mans stripes and side stripes were standard on Hertz variants of the GT350.

A new steel-framed fiberglass hood was installed during the project, as were new plexiglass rear quarter windows and a new windshield.

Chrome 15×7” Magnum 500-style wheels were fitted during the restoration and feature Hertz center caps.

BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires measure 225/60 up front and 235/60 at rear.

Kelsey-Hayes front disc brakes and enlarged rear drum brakes were standard on GT350s.

The front calipers and rear wheel cylinders on this car were rebuilt during the restoration.

The interior was reupholstered and features black knit vinyl over the front bucket seats and optional rear fold-down seat.

A new color-keyed dash pad, headliner, and loop carpeting were also installed during the restoration, as were lap belts for all four occupants.

The glovebox door has been signed by Carroll Shelby.

A wood-rimmed steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer flanked by gauges that monitor fuel level, oil pressure, amperage, and coolant temperature.