In 1966, Shelby, Ford, and Hertz Rent-A-Car hatched what is arguably one of the most successful marketing campaigns for a car ever. The Shelby-Hertz program gave the rental agency hundreds of top-end, GT350 Shelbys to rent out to “weekend warriors”, many of whom went on to buy their own Mustangs or Shelbys after getting a taste of what the cars had to offer.

Today a real Shelby GT350H can bring a six figure price tag at auction, though there are now thousands of clone cars out there that can be had for less. We recently came across a clone that is forgoing the popular Hi-Po 289 V8 the original GT350H had in favor of a modern Ford Racing Performance Parts Coyote 5.0 backed by a Tremec TKO600 manual transmission.

Built by Pro-Touring Super Cars, a subsidiary of Speed Inc., this clone car has the look of a high-dollar build. Of course, transplanting the modern hunk of motoring metal into an almost 50-year old chassis isn’t easy, requiring serious modification. The Coyote engine is just half an inch shy of being as wide as the legendary Boss 429. The width necessitated the removal of the shock towers, allowing the much-wider engine to fit without hassle. A Heidts front sub-frame with a coil over suspension setup, along with a rack and pinion steering system were used to update the front suspension and allow for the removal of the front shock towers. The modifications mean not only will this Mustang have more power, but it’ll handle better than a real GT350H too.

Despite this modern drivetrain makeover though, the interior and exterior is classic Shelby GT350H, with a black paint job highlighted by gold racing stripes. The interior is mostly stock too, with a clean, crisp look that you can only get from a freshly-restored ride. We always appreciate a well-done clone car, and if you ask us, the modern drivetrain is the way to go with any clone that you want to enjoy driving. Sure, it might not be a real Shelby GT350H, but it’s modern daily driver reliable, and a whole lot faster than the real thing!