Articles / Reviews : Brian Schindler
1966 Shelby Mustang GT-350H
Nov 1, 2006 - 11:13:34 PM
So here is the newest entry of Shelby Mustang from the Franklin Mint  stables, the 1966 Shelby GT-350H.

First, let me say that this is a fantastic rendition of the famed Hertz Rent-a-racer. FM got the body lines right and under the hood is a work of art in miniature.

Articles / Reviews : Brian Schindler
THE DEFINITIVE STORY
Oct 25, 2006 - 7:40:47 PM
In a small dark and dirty warehouse office cluttered with debris somewhere in the industrial area of Germany, a large man sits under a single dim light bulb suspended from the ceiling by a long cord.   The smoke from his cigar curls up around the wide brim of his hat that cast shadows obscuring his face.   He sits, checking his watch impatiently as he furiously puffs his cigar. Suddenly, the door to the warehouse office opens…a thin man bursts into the room smelling of sweat and cheap gin, carrying a box.

Articles / Reviews : Brian Schindler
History does repeat itself
Jan 16, 2006 - 7:31:56 PM
In my younger years, diecast cars played an important role in my life. Store bought, and fueled by imagination, the Matchbox and Hot Wheels models went straight from retail to racing, as they did for most young boys of the time. As we’d run our impromptu speed contests, my pals and I would take on real life personas. One of my friends was always Richard Petty, another A.J. Foyt.

I was Carroll Shelby.