Hertz and Shelby have long enjoyed a prosperous relationship, churning out a variety of “Rent-a-Racer” vehicles over the past several decades. That partnership continued with the introduction of the 2016 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H years ago, a model that was built in very limited quantities, which is precisely why we rarely see them pop up for sale today. However, a supremely low-mile 2016 Shelby GT-H hit the auction block last summer, and now, this 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H coupe is up for grabs at Cars & Bids, too.
Though it’s finished in Rapid Red Metallic rather than the traditional black to accompany its gold stripes, this 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT-H is notable for many other reasons – including the fact that it celebrates 60 years of Shelby American. On the outside, the Shelby GT-H Upgrade Package also added goodies such as unique 20-inch aluminum wheels, gold over-the-top Le Mans-style racing stripes, Hertz Edition and Shelby badging, and a Shelby deep draw hood, upper grille, fascia winglets, taillight panel, and rear spoiler.
Inside the cabin, one will also find touches like a CSM numbered dash plaque and engine plate, boost pressure and oil pressure gauges, Shelby leather seat covers, embroidered floor mats, and illuminated door sill plates, but in the case of this particular car, there’s one upgrade that makes it quite rare – a Whipple supercharger kit, which was reportedly installed on just two coupes and two convertibles.
That upgrade – coupled with a Borla exhaust, a large intercooler, and beefed-up cooling system – helps the GT-H’s 5.0L V8 Coyote engine crank out a whopping 825 horsepower, which in this case flows to the rear wheels via the 10-speed automatic transmission and a 3.55-geared Torsen limited-slip rear axle. Given its rarity and history, we have no doubt that this special pony car will find its fair share of suitors at auction, especially since it has a mere 750 miles on the clock at the moment.
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Comments
Interesting a good looking. What’s it’s history? Did Hertz ever take delivery or did Shelby build this as a demonstration piece?
Cars & Bids might work if you’re trying to sell something newer than 1981. They can’t deal with VINs older than 1981 so if you’re trying to sell a classic you can’t do it there. Been there tried that.
Cars & Bids can’t deal with VINs older than 1981. So if you’re trying to sell a classic older than 1981 you can’t do it there. Been there tried that.