1966 Shelby GT350H - Sapphire Blue with White Stripes (Lane Exact Detail) 1/18
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The 1966 Shelby GT350H in Sapphire Blue with White Stripes stands as a declaration that performance was never meant to be polite. This was a Shelby Mustang engineered to break away from mundane expectations, born from a pact between Carroll Shelby and Hertz that put a muscle coupe on the road as a genuine driver’s tool rather than a polished showroom exhibit. Under the hood the high-revving small block V8 delivers raw power with a visceral urgency that communicates strength through sound and motion without pretense. Suspension and chassis tuning give the GT350H a purposeful balance, a car that responds to input with clarity and authority because it was designed on the edge of what a production Mustang could command. Sapphire Blue with bold White Stripes was more than decoration, it was a statement of intent that announced presence on the open road and on rented turf alike, a combination of bold aesthetics and unfiltered performance that defied bland anonymity.
The AUTOart 1/18 scale diecast model with lane exact detail captures that spirit in miniature with uncompromising precision. Every line and proportion reflects the intent of the original car with a faithfulness that transcends simple reproduction. The Sapphire Blue finish holds depth and consistency, framed by White Stripes applied with crisp accuracy, exhibiting a surface quality that honors the paint codes of the era. Wheels and tires convey scale with authentic profiles and tread detail, grounding the model in the same purposeful stance the real GT350H carried. The interior is rendered with meticulous attention, seats upholstered with texture that mirrors the original materials, instruments and controls laid out exactly as they belonged in a 1966 Shelby cockpit. The engine bay reveals the V8 with components scaled and detailed in a manner that communicates mechanical reality rather than abstraction. Latches and hinges operate with smooth precision, opening to expose the craftsmanship that defines AUTOart’s approach to diecast modeling. This 1966 Shelby GT350H in Sapphire Blue with White Stripes is more than a collectible piece, it is a miniature that embodies an era when performance was an uncompromised pursuit and presence was earned through engineering and conviction.
Lane Part No. 116
SKU: LANE116
Specifications
| Vehicle Year | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Gt |
| Color | Blue, White |
| Scale | 1/18 |
| Manufacturer | Lane Exact Detail |
| SKU | LANE116 |
The Ford GT40 was built for one purpose: to beat Ferrari at Le Mans. After losing a bid to purchase Ferrari in 1963, Henry Ford II ordered the creation of a purpose-built racing car. The GT40 won Le Mans four consecutive times from 1966 to 1969. The 2005 Ford GT was a centennial tribute to the original, using a supercharged 5.4L V8 producing 550 horsepower. Both generations are considered among the most significant American sports cars ever made.
This 1/18 scale replica of the 1966 Ford Gt in Blue, White is produced by Lane Exact Detail to collector-grade specifications. At 1/18 scale — the most popular collector scale — the model measures approximately 10 inches in length and displays beautifully on a shelf or in a glass cabinet. Every detail — from paint finish to badging — is reproduced from measurements taken from the original vehicle.
