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Car Of The Day: September 16, 2009; Kyosho '71 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Topic Started: Sep 16 2009, 04:05 AM (574 Views)
Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Today's car of the day is Kyosho's 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1.

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The first-generation Ford Mustang was the original pony car, manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1964 until 1973.


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For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First-generation_Ford_Mustang

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I think it's safe to say we all know Kyosho does some amazing replicas. So this is an offering from their first release of American muscle cars. I'd say they did a good job with them, especially this Mustang. The "big" 'Stangs aren't the easiest cars to replicate, but this one is now the definitive version. As an added bonus, they did a yellow one that looks just like Eleanor.

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The Mustang became larger and heavier with each revision, culminating with the 1971 to 1973 models designed under the supervision of Ford's new product design manager, Semon "Bunkie" Knudsen, originally of General Motors. Knudsen's leadership saw the last high-performance big-block Mustang, 1971s 375 hp (280 kW) 429 Super Cobra Jet. The body style designed for the purpose of big-block installation versions was limited to a maximum of 351 cu in (5.8 L) in 1972 and 1973 due to stricter U.S. emission control regulation, as well as the low demand for big block muscle cars because of high insurance premiums. Two more high-performance engines were introduced in 1972; the 351 "HO" and the 351 Cobra Jet. Both versions were high performers for their era, but nowhere near the level of the Boss cars and original Cobra Jet. Automakers in the U.S. switched from "gross" to "net" power and torque ratings in 1972, which coincided with the introduction of low-compression engines with different, far more restrictive induction systems. Thus, it is difficult to compare power and torque ratings.


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diecastdingo
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Whilst I'm not a Mustang man, to me these brutes were the real deal.

I don't plan on buying the Kyoshos as they just cover what others have done before...let's say IMO the Biante XC Cobra has it over this one! :)
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accobra64
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Thanks Swifty for showing us a nice and seldom seen Mustang casting.

Cheers. Cobra
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Stangfreak
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A very good looking casting... I must say, I've never heard of this brand !!!
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
I bet this brand isn't cheap if you can find one.
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
They're Japanese, and very definitely not cheap. They run $8-10 a car- if you can find them! And for a set like this with popular American muscle cars eBay is your best bet.
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69Stang
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one word...stunning!

Ok, it's worth saying again...stunning!
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