Due to extensive rusting this car will receive a full body restoration. Major mechanical upgrades which will include a complete X-V Motorsports Level II full suspension packager, an aluminium Hemi (from Indy Engines) and a 5-speed transmission.

1966 Shelby GT 350H
This was and is a rare car because of two major reasons: The first is rust was only a minor issue and second it is an all number matching Hertz Rent a car. We are being cautious not to over restore this car. Because it did not need panels replaced, just some repairs we are trying to not gap and fit the body any better than it was new. This theme will be followed through out the build.

This is the starting point as received from customer. Here we have another restoration where the body will be taken to a very high standard. Every body panel will be replaced. The panel fit and straightness as well as the gapping will far surpass the original produced line quality. To compliment this body will be: an updated drive train which will have a 572 cubic inch GM crate engine, a four-speed automatic transmission, four wheel disc brakes and a full Hotchkis suspension.

The starting point for this project appeared to be a very nice solid car. We would find out diffferently as work progressed.