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Mecum to sell famed Shelby racer from Atzbach collection

INDIANAPOLIS _ Mecum Auctions will sell the fabulous collection of John Atzbach at its 33rd Original Spring Classic Auction May 12-17 in Indianapolis. The fleet will be highlighted by the first 1965 Shelby GT350R competition model built, known as the “Flying Mustang.”

Atzbach’s GT350R was piloted by Ken Miles at Green Valley Raceway on Feb. 14, 1965. It marked the first time any Shelby Mustang was entered into a sanctioned competitive event. Miles took

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