Remember the Hertz GT-350Hs that many liked to rent and surreptitiously remove their engines? Well in 1988 Shelby produced the CSX-T, T meaning Thrifty Car Rental. The CSX-T was created solely as a Thrifty rental car, and could be rented for $34.95 per day. As with any rental car, most were sold to the public after their rental life was over.

The CSX-T spec'd out very much like the 87 CSX. What I will do, is talk about the differences. Unfortunately the CSX-T DID NOT have an intercooler. It featured the standard 1988 Dodge 2.2 liter turbo engine with no modifications. Because some intercooled 87 CSXs were sent to Thrifty, they were found to have too much power. Thrifty asked that the cars be de-tuned for the 88 year model.

The interior was recycled '87 and the only item to change was the numbered dash plaque. It now had the Thrifty logo rather than Carroll's signature.

All of the CSX-Ts where white instead of black but the lower body remained gray. The decals were revised to say CSX-T. The wheels were also changed; they were a new 15x6.5 5-spoke design in polished aluminum. These were the largest wheels ever stuffed beneath a Shelby.

Total Production: 1000. However, I have read that there where two unique ones made: one was intercooled and given to the president of Thrifty and the other had a sunroof installed and was given to the president's daughter. If you know anything else about these cars, please let me know.