1968 Shelby Other for sale $109,995
| 1968 Shelby Other $109,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $109,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Fort Worth, TX |
| Details: |
Many enthusiasts dont know itand#44; but the Shelby and Hertz Rent-A-Car relationship continued after the first batch of rent-a-racers hit the streets. In 1968and#44; Ford/Shelby built 224 automatic-equipped GT350s like this one for the fine folks at Hertz. The result is one of the rarest of all Shelbysand#44; and this one in particular is beautifully restored in iconic Highland Green. The Hertz cars only came one way: loadedand#44; so not only is this Shelby gorgeousand#44; its also a joy to drive. Fans of the Mustang fastback shape seem to realize that it always looks best in Highland Greenand#44; which is this Shelbys original color. Of courseand#44; the full complement of Shelby body mods was part of the packageand#44; including the front fasciaand#44; hoodand#44; deck lidand#44; and taillightsand#44; which do indeed flash sequentially. The fiberglass pieces were made by Fordand#44; so they were far better than the primitive pieces laid up by Shelby American in that old airport hangarand#44; but even the big guys had a hard time with itand#44; as the trunk doesnt quite fit flush. Thats a common issue and its a pretty small nit to pickand#44; but on a car this niceand#44; nits are all youre going to find. The paint has a beautiful shine that comes from modern urethane paints and all the correct Shelby emblems and decals were installed after the paint was dry. Marchal fog lampsand#44; hood pinsand#44; and a Shelby gas cap all contribute to the look. The interior is as comfortable as it is sportingand#44; and thanks to Hertz loading their cars up with optionsand#44; this is probably the most heavily-optioned Shelby youll ever see. Black bucket seats are comfortable and beautifully restoredand#44; theres a handsome woodgrained tilt top steering wheel that matches the dash and center consoleand#44; and yesand#44; thats an automatic transmission shifter; this was a rental after all. In factand#44; the long list of options includes the aforementioned automatic transmissionand#44; factory A/Cand#44; tinted glassand#44; shoulder harnessesand#44; a fold-down rear seatand#44; and an AM radioand#44; and its all still in place. The gauges are beautifully restored with bright facesand#44; including the factory tach with 6000 RPM redline and two auxiliary Stewart Warner dials down on the console. Theres a little wear on the steering wheeland#44; but otherwise this interior is in first-rate shape with a lot of new and NOS components used in the restoration. The trunk is also properly finished with a plaid mat and full-sized spare. The J-code 302 cubic inch V8 was new to the roster in 1968 and makes the Hertz GT350 a great cruiser. With a 4-barrel carburetor and a sporty Cobra dress-up kitand#44; it certainly looks the part of a Shelby powerplantand#44; and thanks to the 302s bulletproof reliabilityand#44; it was probably an excellent choice for the rent-a-Shelbyand#44; too. The engine bay is very neatly detailed with correct hardware used throughout; only the modern battery stands outand#44; but thats easy to remedy. The automatic transmission may seem like an anomaly in a Shelbyand#44; but when you drive itand#44; youll realize that they went the extra mile to make this car feel polished and sophisticated. Power steering and disc brakes make it easy to handle and the chassis is in excellent conditionand#44; showing proper restoration techniques like red oxide primer on the floor and rear end. A great-sounding dual exhaust system never gets annoying and those gorgeous Shelby 10-spoke alloy wheels are fitted with recently 235/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials. Nicely documented with an owners manual and Marti Reportand#44; this is a very rare opportunity to own a Shelby that will always get people talking. The fact that its also great to drive is just a bonus. Call today! |