2006 Shelby Ford Mustang 40th Anniversary GT-H Coupe #77 of 500 "Hertz Edition"

2006 40th Anniversary Hertz Shelby GT-H “Rent-A-Racer” #77 of 500. This 40th Anniversary Shelby GT-H is adult collector owned & is believed to be one of the highest documented cars in existence. It has an amazing amount of paperwork and in-depth documentation from Ford. Shelby and Hertz-dating back to its April delivery at Shelby American in Las Vegas. to its rental life spent in sunny and dry Phoenix Arizona. This early production double digit car was purchased by me in July of 2008 after a lengthy search to find one that met my criteria of an original. undamaged and unmolested car. I am the 1st civilian owner since its registration from Hertz LLC. It retains its original paint. original stripes. original glass. original wheels (with no damage done by curbs or added wheel weights) and even retains the original Pirelli tires that the car was delivered with from Ford in 2006. The deluxe interior is Shelby/Ford original with black leather and in very good condition. even retaining the “promotional” Sirius Satellite receiver mounted to the center console showing the Hertz/Sirius logo. & ready to activate. nbsp; In 2006 this historic Hertz/Shelby program was the very first for Carroll and Ford after 36 years. Each of these cars were built identical and shipped from the Mustang Plant in Flat Rock. MI. . to the Shelby facility in Las Vegas for the “up-fit” to GT-H specifications. Each car had its unique parts painted at Shelby American on sight and put into place by hand for proper fitment. The attention to detail is amazing. and the quality of paint to the unique hood. front end and side scoops is very well done. These cars used what was a pre-production version of the California Special/Shelby GT front end supplied through Ford that was unavailable to the public in 2006. Not only were these cars the first collaboration for Shelby and Ford again. but they ended up being one of the lowest volume “True Numbered Shelby’s” to be built in the modern era--a perfect cornerstone to any true Shelby collection. As stated in the latest 2015 Shelby magazine. "without the GT-H Success. there would have been no GT500 Super Snakes. GT500KR's or GT 1000's". It was the car that put Shelby back in the Mustang business. says the Shelby team. What makes this car stand out from the rest. besides its excellent original condition. great appearance and ultra limited availability is the fact that all the rental stickers (maintenance/rental out/in notes) are still in the original spot in the drivers door sill. and the Hertz “anti-thief sticker” is still in place on the drivers glass. --This car is exactly as it was when it was being rented in Hertz’s airport location from the summer of 2006 through 2007. Since my purchase. I have had the front lower spoiler correctly and professionally repainted due to lower paint blemish/rub and a fresh original style Ford battery put in place with a trickle charger connection. Other than those items. nothing else has been added by the aftermarket. and nothing is missing from its original build by the Shelby factory or its “in-service” days at Hertz. Under full disclosure. when renting these cars if there was any issue at all. to protect Hertz and the renter. a police report & contact to the rental office was mandatory. When running a Carfax. you will notice 2 minor checks. On 8/8/06. the rear stripe was scratched/bumped in the Hertz rental lot on the right side. just off the licence plate area. it was reported and touched up with matching "Hertz Gold touch-up paint. clearly seen in the rear photos-the original Shelby Laid Hertz Gold stripes are far to valuable to change. & on 2/4/07. the car hit “a domestic animal”. the car was "pulled out of service" on 2/5/07 the car was sent to evaluate the cars condition and renters responsibility-no damage was sustained to car and no repairs were needed and as put back in service immediately. I am a very picky owner/collector. these items did not discourage me from my purchase and do not bother me when showing the car-I have never had any intention to "fix the flaws" in the car. they add to the character. Many. many of these vehicles led very hard lives. his car was not one of them. The car was purchased by me with 16. xx miles on it and now has 29. 89. all being driven to car shows and respectfully enjoyed. always in dry summer weather. Again. having the original tires. shows its obviously gentile life since the very beginning of service. **This Shelby GT-H also had a genuine “Ford” extended warranty good through 4/2013. that was purchased by myself in mid 2008 while within the bumper-to-bumper warranty. *(a VERY unusual opportunity in itself)*. GT-H #77 has always been dealer serviced and maintained with an open checkbook since its purchase and no warranty repairs were needed. no doubt due to its obvious easy life on the road. Since in my possession. GT-H #77 is kept in a climate controlled garage year round safe from the elements. --Included with purchase of #06H0077 comes- *All rare paperwork/documentation that accompanies this car in an organized large binder. *Accompanying the paperwork are photographs of GT-H’s at Shelby American in various states of assembly. *Limited edition numbered key chain from Shelby #77 (only one was available for each car). *Limited edition “40th Anniversary” badge supplied by Shelby American (not installed). *Original “traction control pin” installed at Shelby to disable TCS on/off switch. *All original badges/hood pins/lettering and dash sticker & uninstalled dash plaque. *All original books and warranty paperwork that originally came with the car. *Even still retains the “engine cable” to prevent tampering and theft of the unique Shelby engine and its Ford Racing parts. **A genuine “Carroll Shelby” signature on the interior A-Pillar. visible inside and through the windshield. Not only is this a very rare location for Mr. Shelby’s signature. but signed on the original Ford inner windshield/door molding. *Original keys (both sets) and “Hertz” Key chain with rental I. D. information still attached and marked. *Last but not least. this car. CSM 06H0077. gives the opportunity to once again own the first historic collaboration between Carroll Shelby and the Ford Motor Company in 36 years. Car #77 is also the first year collaboration between Shelby and Hertz Rentals in almost 40 years. and gives the new owner the ability of owning an original Hertz Rent-A-Racer that retains all the original parts and pieces that made such a statement in 2006 and fueled the relationship with Carroll and Ford up to his passing on May 10th of 2012. *There are certainly fewer than 500 2006 Shelby GT-H’s remaining in collectors hands. and few. if any. offer such originality. such high documentation and the ability to have had a genuine Ford Extended Care Policy that had been put in place when it was eligible. but never needed repairs. In addition to this fully serviced. highly detailed and truly properly cared for investment car. physical inspections are welcomed before purchase. and I will work with you and the shipping company that you have arranged and paid for if necessary. to get this car to its new home. There may be other Hertz Shelby's on the market with less miles or for less money. but this is without question the most complete. non abused and original GT-H available for sale. and is bound to continue to appreciate in value. being the very first and lowest volume collaboration for Ford and Shelby American in it's Las Vegas. facility. The latest auctions show a definite rise in interest on all era's of Shelby Mustang's. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or clarifications you may have. /p> Chris 314-322-7974 CL 636-256-3275 HM*Keywords- Shelby. Cobra. Mustang. Las Vegas. Camaro. Corvette. Challenger. Collector. Investment. Porsche. Ferrari. Ford. Ford Racing. Hertz. Limited Edition. Boss 302. Laguna Seca. Shelby GT. GT 500. GT 550 KR. Super Snake. Series 1