AFX 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350R Ken Miles ‘Flying Mustang’ White/Blue 22125

AFX 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350R – Ken Miles ‘Flying Mustang’ HO Slot Car

Own a piece of racing history with theAFX 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350R 22125driven by legendary racer Ken Miles. This exquisitely detailed HO scale slot car honors the iconic “Flying Mustang” that launched into racing legend at Green Valley Raceway on Valentine’s Day 1965, featuring the revolutionaryMega G+ chassisfor superior performance.

The Birth of a Legend

Launched in 1964, the Ford Mustang was a trendsetter. Relatively compact, the car was aimed at young people for its affordability and sporty nature. The product was so popular it was the most successful vehicle launch since the 1927 Model A and sold a million cars in less than two years. It even created a class all its own: The “Pony” Car.

Of course, more is always better and by mid-1964, just as the first Mustangs were hitting the streets, Lee Iacocca sought out Carroll Shelby to create a racing version of the Mustang. Shelby had only months to build a better handling, harder-hitting powerhouse if it was to compete in SCCA’s B Production class.

The Flying Mustang Story

Engineered by Chuck Cantwell, Ken Miles helmed the mechanical development with designer Peter Brock on the graphics. A full roll cage was added to meet competition regulations. For extra drama, qualifying for the SCCA class required production of no less than 100 street-legal examples. They were completed just in time for the 1965 season.

The GT 350R’s first test was Valentine’s Day, 1965, at the Green Valley Raceway in Texas. With Ken Miles behind the wheel, the 289 cubic inch (4.7L) K-code V8 engine, Cobra hi-rise intake manifold, a Holley 715-cfm four-barrel carburetor, tubular Tri-Y exhaust headers, and glasspack mufflers, the prototype race won the day. Lap after lap Miles drove it with such ferocity he launched the car over a rise, getting the entire thing airborne. A photographer caught the moment where all four wheels floated above the track, earning the moniker “The Flying Mustang.” Shelby ran with it, promoting their cars with the slogan “See, our Mustangs really Fly.”

35 years later, the same car would be sold at auction for the price of $3.8 million, making it the most expensive Mustang ever sold.

Exquisite Detail and Authentic Features

AFX brings Miles’ Shelby Mustang to you in exquisite detail, honoring the legend of this iconic machine with authentic white and blue racing livery, period-correct graphics, and realistic proportions.

Revolutionary Mega G+ Long Wheelbase Chassis

This chassis doesn’t just go faster or handle better than the competition. It wasn’t just built with the ultra-low, narrow dimensions of the original Mega G to continue the reign of the most realistic HO cars on earth. The Mega G+ Chassis is smoother, more consistent, and more intuitive than any car AFX has ever built.

• Mega G+ Long Wheelbase Chassis (1.7″)for superior stability
• Ultra-low, narrow dimensionsfor realistic proportions
• Smooth, consistent performanceon anyAFX track
• Compatible with Mega G+ Race Systemfor optimal performance

Mega G+ Race System

Get the feel of driving a real car with a whole new system. Made up of the Mega G+ Chassis, AFX120 Controllers and Exclusive Tri-Power Pack, the Mega G+ Race System is the perfect balance of grip and speed. With decades of slot car innovation, this is the best out of the box slot car system you can buy.

Perfect For Shelby and Mustang Collectors

This HO scale slot car is ideal for Shelby Mustang enthusiasts, Ken Miles fans, racing history collectors, and AFX racers who appreciate legendary vehicles. The “Flying Mustang” story makes this slot car a must-have for serious collectors.

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About AFX Slot Cars

AFX is a leading manufacturer of HO scale slot car racing sets and accessories, known for their innovative Mega G+ chassis technology and realistic racing performance. AFX products deliver the most authentic slot car racing experience available.

Scale:HO (1:64)
Chassis:Mega G+ Long Wheelbase (1.7″)
Driver:Ken Miles
Livery:White/Blue Racing
Product Code:22125
SKU:AFX22125