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Hertz Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Custom Corvette Sweepstakes

When customers rent a car or book a Hertz+ experience, they will have the chance to win the grand prize Hertz 100th anniversary edition Corvette Z06.

September 5, 2018
Hertz Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Custom Corvette Sweepstakes

With only 100 cars in existence, the winner will own an iconic piece of Hertz history. 

Photo courtesy of Hertz. 

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Hertz is launching Hertz+, a new platform that gives customers access to more than 130,000 curated and unique experiences globally, including exclusive events, travel opportunities, and more, the company announced.

To celebrate the debut of Hertz+, now through Dec. 14, customers can participate in The Hertz+ Sweepstakes. When they rent a car or book a Hertz+ experience, customers will have the chance to win the grand prize Hertz 100th anniversary edition Corvette Z06.

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With only 100 cars in existence, the winner will own an iconic piece of Hertz history. The Hertz 100th anniversary edition Corvette Z06 is outfitted in a classic Hertz color scheme of yellow and black, and features special Hertz 100th anniversary interior badging. And, to ensure a supercharged driving experience, the vehicle is equipped with a powerful 6.2-liter V-8 engine with 650 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft of torque.

In addition to the grand prize, weekly winners will receive a $250 voucher for Hertz+. Some of the exciting experiences available to book on Hertz+ include:

  • A private guided sunset hike through the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

  • A behind-the-scenes tour of a famed Hollywood movie studio.

  • A whale watching and wildlife sightseeing cruise in Alaska.

  • A VIP jazz concert series in the heart of New Orleans' historic French Quarter.

  • An off-roading adventure exploring Kauai's beautiful waterfalls in Hawaii.

  • A guided tour of Windsor Castle, Oxford and Stonehenge in London, England.

  • A private gourmet pasta-making class in Rome, Italy.  

On Hertz+, customers also will have access to special promotions and one-of-a-kind opportunities from exclusive Hertz partners, which includes the world's leading travel, sports, and entertainment brands.

With more than 10,000 locations worldwide and an array of opportunities offered through Hertz+, Hertz is uniquely positioned to help customers enjoy memorable experiences and continue delivering on its brand promise.

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