AFX Mega G+ HO Scale 1966 Shelby GT350 Blue/White Stripes Slot Car

Mega G+ HO Scale 1966 Shelby GT350 Blue/White Stripes Slot Car from AFX – AFX22149

Launched in 1964, the Ford Mustang quickly became a trendsetter in the automotive world. Designed to appeal to young drivers with its affordable price and sporty appeal, the Mustang achieved remarkable success, becoming the most successful vehicle launch since the 1927 Model A and selling over a million units in less than two years. This iconic car even established its own class, known as the “pony car.”

In mid-1964, seeking to enhance the Mustang's performance, Lee Iacocca enlisted Carroll Shelby to develop a racing version. With a tight deadline, Shelby had only months to create a powerful and agile car capable of competing in the B Production SCCA race category. To qualify, at least 100 street-legal versions had to be produced.

Engineered by Chuck Cantwell and led by Ken Miles for mechanical development, with design graphics by Peter Brock, the project was completed just in time for the 1965 racing season. Featuring a 289 cubic inch V8 engine that delivered 306 horsepower, the Shelby Mustang raced to victory, clinching the B Production National Championships in 1965 and 1966, even outperforming Shelby’s own Cobras. During this period, over 2,300 street versions were produced.

Only 1,377 of the 1966 GT350s were ever built and AFX is bringing them to you in a special GT350 Series, in many of their color variations - like this stunning Blue with White Stripes.

To understand the significance of the 1966 GT350, you first have to know its predecessor, the ’65. Famously driven by Mark Donohue. Mark was a multi-talented racer and degreed engineer and had amassed a remarkable record of championships, victories, and innovative cars developed across 8 different racing classes. But it was his 1965 race wins and SCCA Divisional Championship in a Shelby GT350R that helped bring him to the attention of a certain Roger Penske. This began a racing partnership that would yield legendary race wins and success for many years. That win also set the spotlight on the GT350Rs, becoming some of the most influential race cars around.

While mechanical changes - such as the dash tach and some performance upgrades distinguished the ’66 from the original ’65, it was the expansion of exterior colors and the nuanced use of racing stripes that most visibly defined the ’66 GT350. And though it wasn’t raced in any tournaments, its power and prestige made it a popular choice for street racing. Top racing stripes were optional, not standard, so it is entirely correct to see original cars with and without stripes. We opted for stripes.

Become a part of history and drive in style with the 1966 GT350R in Blue with White Stripes.

CHASSIS: Mega G+ LONG Wheelbase Chassis (1.7″

Mega G+ 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 we’ve ever built.

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.

Features:

• Stronger contact for more consistent power with stronger pick up Shoes
• AFX exclusive extra-long tapered guide pin keeps the car on track longer
• Level 30 neodymium ground effects magnets keep the car glued to the track
• FN20 advanced power unit is energy efficient, smooth, quiet, and consistent
• Nylatron chassis material offers just enough flex for super durability
• High carbon power unit brushes last longer than composite brushes
• New redundant power transfer system improves durability and drivability