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Jay
08-09-2008, 08:34 PM
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Are they really "one-of-a-kind," as stated by Kruse on its official auction page, if there are 25 of them going up for auction on the same day? That's not to say getting one of the 500 Hertz Shelby Mustang GT-H Convertibles (sheesh, that's a mouthful!) that were built in 2007 is a bad thing, but nobody really knows if these vehicles will ever really gain in value over more pedestrian versions of Ford's iconic pony car like their forebears have. Rest assured, though, you are not going to be bidding the same $250,000 that collector Ron Pratte paid for serial #001. For reference, the last batch of rent-a-racers that were auctioned off managed about $33K per unit.

The car itself is powered by a 319-horsepower version of Ford's ubiquitous 4.6-liter three-valve V8 engine mated to an automatic transmission -- perfect for the kind of top-down summer cruising that these vehicles are likely to see. If you want one of the 25 going up for auction, they'll be at the Kruse Select Auction in Monterey, CA next week.

daveb91
08-10-2008, 08:28 AM
You know how I drive a focus rental car........now what about all the guys like me who rented one of those...dont know if Id spend too much bidding on them.

Jay
08-10-2008, 09:07 AM
I think the only reason behind it is for "ohh ahh" factor. Pretty much the same reason in the 60's the Hertz fastbacks were built. I still like the car tho.. pretty sexy.

We have a Hertz hardtop running around here in town.