Budget vs. Zipcar: Avis Stock's Surprising 1970s Insights… Own These! We recently stumbled upon this fascinating 1970's Avis, Inc. stock certificate, formerly the owner of both Budget Rental Car and Zipcar. Flown in from our archives, the paper bears delicate wrinkles, a testament to its journey through time. While its physical condition is workmanlike, its historical significance is undeniable. Holding the certificate feels like peering into a chapter of automotive innovation, as Avis navigated the dawn of shared mobility. Its cross ownership of Budget and Zipcar reflects a pioneering era, though our research shows Avis later spun off Zipcar, leaving Budget under parent company Hertz (since acquired, too). Regardless, owning this artifact connects us to a pivotal moment in car rentals— proving vintage stocks aren’t just collectibles, but bridges to industry evolution. Who else owns a piece of this forgotten frontier?