Jerry Melton's photos taken in North America during the 1950s to the 1970s.

[khyndart in CA]

Posted in May. 2018.

February 1965.
Carroll Shelby was developing the first of the new Mustangs, the fastback GT-350.
His first prepared car was brought to the Green Valley Raceway near Dallas Texas.
Ken Miles was the driver that day of the car designated 5R002 # 98.
It was white with blue stripes and was the first ever "R" model Shelby Mustang.
Jerry Melton's photos captured that momentous day for the Shelby Mustang.








Ken Miles really launching the new Mustang GT 350-R


Some early Shelby history here.

http://terlinguaracingteam.com/terli...-team-history/

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(Ken H)

This Shelby Mustang has made the news this week, July 17th 2020.

" Ken Miles' “Flying Mustang” 1965 Shelby GT350R becomes most valuable Mustang in history."

https://www.motorauthority.com/news/...ang-in-history




http://www.mustangandfords.com/featu...350s-first-win


(Ken H..)