Rare Shelby GT350 Hertz & Holman-Moody Falcon Found by Barn Find Hunter

Incredible Road Trip Adventure

• 🚗 Andy Van recounts an epic 13,000-mile road trip across two continents in 45 days, driving a 1950 Ford two-door sedan.
• 🗺️ The journey spanned countries from China to Paris, facing challenges like steering shaft breaks and requiring two years of preparation for the cars.
• ⛽ The cars were modified with high compression heads and dual carburetors but had to run on 80 octane fuel.

Holman-Moody Challenger 1 Falcon

• 🏎️ Tom discovers one of only three Holman-Moody Ford Falcons, known as Challenger 1, built before the Mustang.
• 🛠️ These Falcons were built by Holman and Moody to offer a small, sporty car option, with two of the three having their bodies sectioned and Challenger 3 featuring an aluminum fastback roof.
• 📚 Documentation includes magazine articles and photos showing the Falcon's racing history, including at Sebring and Nassau.

Untouched Shelby GT350 Hertz

• ✨ A remarkably original Shelby GT350 Hertz rental car from 1966 is showcased, with only 58,429 miles.
• 🔑 Purchased directly from the dealer after Hertz retired them, this car remains largely untouched and serves as a benchmark for restorations.
• 💰 Originally available for rent at $29.95 a day, these Hertz Shelbys were a unique offering for enthusiasts.
• 🏅 The car features its original 289 high-performance engine, correct air cleaner, intake manifold, and carburetor, with only the fuel pump replaced.

The Value of Originality

• ⏳ The GT350 Hertz is presented as a time capsule, highlighting the importance of originality over restoration for certain vehicles.
• 🏆 Its untouched state makes it a valuable reference point for judging other restored Mustangs at Shelby meets.
• 🌟 The episode emphasizes the thrill of finding such rare and original cars, fulfilling the core mission of the Barn Find Hunter show.