ACME 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Prototype 98 Ken Miles "The Flying Mule" White with Blue Stripes Limited Edition to 1450 pieces Worldwide 1/18 Diecas
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Brand new 1/18 scale diecast car model of 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R Prototype #98 Ken Miles "The Flying Mule" White with Blue Stripes Limited Edition to 1450 pieces Worldwide die cast model car by Acme.Brand new box.Real rubber tires.Race cage and seats.Has steerable wheels.Detailed undercarriage.Officially licensed product.Has opening hood doors and trunk.Made of diecast with some plastic parts.Detailed interior exterior engine compartment.Dimensions approximately L-10.5 W-4.5 H-2.75 inches.It was Valentines Day February 14 in 1965 and it was the first time a GT350 Competition more commonly known as the GT350R was entered into a SCCA sanctioned race at Green Valley Raceway. Miles was behind the wheel and he won the race proving the capability of the GT350R in the process. Famously he got the car airborne at one point with all four wheels in the air! This feat earned the car its famous Flying Mule nickname. With Miles impressive victory in the GT350Rs first ever race it proved that Shelby knew what he was doing and was the launching pad for all of his future success in racing and building high performance racing machines!*Other noted drivers who spent time behind the wheel of the 65 GT350R Prototype included Bob Bondurant Chuck Cantwell Peter Brock Jerry Titus and of course Carroll Shelby.
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