Rare Performance: Limited Edition 1:18 Scale 1965 Shelby G.T. 350 'Snake On A Plane' by Acme!
Because the cars from Shelby American have always been desirable rides, their biographies are as varied as their original owners. Shelby Mustangs and two-seat Cobras corralled buyers from all walks of life, from the blue-collar middle class to the affluent. However, Dave Steine's '65 Shelby GT350 isn't your typical rural Wisconsin Slippery's Tavern big fish story. Shelby American scheduled this GT350 for delivery via air freight to Romy Hammes Ford in South Bend, Indiana. Based on what we know about Trans World Airlines in 1965, Dave's GT350 was loaded onto a Boeing 707-331F freighter at the Los Angeles International Airport and jetted across the continent. That's quite a distinction when you consider how many Mustangs were shipped via rail and truck. After this GT350 was delivered to the dealership, the buyer backed out of the deal. The TWA pilot who flew the car from Los Angeles to Indiana got word of this turn of events and decided to buy the car from Hi-Performance Motors, Shelby's own dealership in Southern California. So the car was air freighted back to Los Angeles for delivery to the pilot. Where most Shelby Mustangs were thrashed and trashed on road courses and isolated stretches of highway, this one enjoyed 20 years of meticulous care until it was sold to Jim Bridges in--ironically--Shelby, North Carolina. It was there this car sat in a climate-controlled environment for another 22 years. Dave Steine eventually bought the GT350 from another highly respected Ford collector, Jacky Jones. Elevate your collection with Acme's limited edition 1:18 scale diecast model of the 1965 Shelby G.T. 350, affectionately dubbed 'Snake On A Plane'. With only 504 units in existence, this meticulously crafted model offers exceptional detail, including opening hood, doors, and trunk to reveal a fully plumbed and wired V-8 engine. The masterfully detailed interior features front seats that tilt forward for added realism. Complete with posable front wheels and smooth rolling rubber tires boasting an authentic tread pattern, this model embodies the essence of Shelby's iconic performance and exclusivity, making it a coveted treasure for discerning collectors.
Features
- Limited Edition - Only 504 Will Ever Be Produced
- Hood, Doors & Trunk Open
- Fully Plumbed & Wired V-8 Engine
- Masterfully Detailed Interior with Front Seats that Tilt Forward
- Posable Front Wheels
- Smooth Rolling Rubber Tires with Authentic Tread Pattern
