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Car of the Day : June 14, 2014; Buby '74 Ford Mustang II
Topic Started: Jun 14 2014, 01:05 AM (1,301 Views)
Dean-o-mite
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Today's car of the day is Buby's 1974 Ford Mustang II.


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The second-generation Ford Mustang is a pony car that was manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1973 until 1978. It was introduced in showrooms during September 1973, in coupe and hatchback versions for the 1974 model year, in time for the 1973 oil crisis. The Mustang II had no common components with the preceding models and shared its platform with the subcompact-sized Ford Pinto. The first generation Mustangs grew in size; the 1973 model had become markedly larger than the original model. The pony car market segment saw decreasing sales in the early-1970s "with many buyers turning to lower-priced, fuel-efficient compacts like Ford's own Maverick - a huge first-year success itself." The Mustang was growing to become an intermediate-sized sedan, "too big and alienated many in its customer base." The allure of the original Mustang was its trim size and concept. The automakers in Detroit had "begun to receive vibrations from the only source it really listens to new-car buyers... The message: Build smaller cars" as customers stopped buying and the inventory of unsold new cars climbed during the summer of 1973, and there were already positive market expectations for the new downsized Mustang. Automakers were "scrambling" by December 1973 as "the trend toward smaller, less extravagant cars to surge ahead faster than anyone had expected." Subsequent to becoming president of Ford Motor Company on December 10, 1970, Lee Iacocca ordered the development of a smaller Mustang for 1974 introduction. Initial plans called for a downsized Mustang based on the compact Ford Maverick, similar in size and power to the Falcon, the basis for original Mustang. Those plans were later scrapped in favor of a smaller Mustang based on the subcompact Ford Pinto. The final product was "less of a Pinto than the '64½ had been a Falcon."



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An Argentinian "Fresh Cherry," before we knew what "Fresh Cherries" were! This classic Buby model dates back to the 1970's and 1980's. It is a well done model, especially considering its age. Yes, I did add detail coloring to the headlights and tail lights. :thumbup:


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The introduction of the Mustang II in September 1973 coincided with the oil embargo.[14] The marketplace was adjusting to the fuel crisis, increasing insurance rates, United States emission standards, safety regulations, and downturns in the economy, as well as the waning consumer demand in the pony car segment. GM had considered discontinuing the Camaro and Firebird after 1972, and in 1974 Chrysler discontinued the Barracuda and Dodge Challenger, American Motors discontinued the Javelin, and lighter, more economical imported cars became increasingly popular, "in effect, filling the segment the Mustang had created, then abandoned." In 1973, the Mustang II returned to a size closer to the 1964 model, ultimately winning the Motor Trend Car of the Year. Competitors also included the Toyota Celica and the Datsun 240Z. Sales of such imports attracted fewer than 100,000 customers in 1965, but by 1972 demand had increased; therefore, the "Mustang II's mission was to capture a big slice of this sizable new pie." Available as a coupe or three-door hatchback, the new car's base engine was a 140 cu in (2.3 L) SOHC I4, the first fully metric-dimensioned engine built in the U.S. A 171 cu in (2.8 L) V6 was the sole optional engine. Mustang II packages ranged from the base "Hardtop," 2+2 hatchback, a "Ghia" luxury group with vinyl roof, and a top of the line V6-powered Mach 1. A V8 engine option would not be available in a Mustang for the only time for the 1974 model year.



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cody6268
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Looks pretty good. Guess I have to add another nearly impossible model to track down to my list.

I know the Mustang II wasn't very popular in its time, but I think AW or M2 should do one.
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Snowowl
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Very nice.
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Mustang IIs held their own in the day, it is now among Mustang guys that the IIs don't get any love. Back then, it was better to be seen in a Mustang than in a Pinto. True, the IIs were no longer the fire breathing Camaro eaters they used to be, but they served the purpose they were built for, and served it well. They were stylish (at least the Coupes, Ghias and Cobras were, I never warmed to the hatchbacks), they were economical unless you wanted a V8 monster, in which case you got what you wanted...in perspective. V8s back then were smogged and detuned across the board, so comparing a 1978 V8 to something from ten years earlier or 20 years later isn't a fair comparison, but a '78 Camaro or Corvette suffered from the same detuning mandated by the government CAFE standards at the time.

It is nice to see Buby made this model. I think this is my pick of the week.
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pjedsel
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:toy: Wasn't that casting originally made by Jet-Gillette before Buby started using the mold? Neat and unique Mustang model.
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With Jazz and conversation from the foot of Mt. Belzoni.
My Buby has the Dukes treatment. Photo from when we were doing the "Four of a Kind" thing...

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Dean-o-mite
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It is the same casting as Jet, but it was suggested in another topic that Buby was making the the cars for Gillette. It would be great to able to know the true history of the casting.
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
I first thought I was looking at a "Gummi Bear Mustang," stetched out. Dean's adding the painted details makes this casting worth consideration!!
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Dean-o-mite
Jun 15 2014, 02:43 AM
It is the same casting as Jet, but it was suggested in another topic that Buby was making the the cars for Gillette. It would be great to able to know the true history of the casting.
In our book, " Encyclopedia of Small-Scale Diecast Motor Vehicle Manufacturers", both Kimmo and I make note of the contractural arrangement with Buby and Jet ( Gillette).
This is confirmed in a book written by L. Brousse and prefaced by Haroldo " Buby " Mahler; the founder and owner of the Buby production firm.. The book in Spanish is titled Buby: La Historia en Fotos" Yes, he also made some of the Galgo models as well!
Edited by DaWeber, Jun 29 2014, 06:12 PM.
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cody6268
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When did Buby start giving their models the "premium" treatment with added details and what looks like rubber tires?
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Support your local demo derby.

cody6268
Jun 29 2014, 06:27 PM
When did Buby start giving their models the "premium" treatment with added details and what looks like rubber tires?
The painted headlights and taillights were added by Dean. His talent for adding in little details makes many models appear as if they came from the factory with those added. The wheels are stock.
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daniel60
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Kool I'm sending my diecast for some updated extras!!!!!
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jurcpa
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the green monster,very cool,many thanks,my own is in blue into my collection
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Full Flaps!
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Somebody fill me in on these Bubys, they're Argentinian? It's not a brand I am familiar with.
I see only 53 on eBay, and nearly all are very pricey for some reason.

I'd like to have a Pinto in diecast, specifically metallic brown.
My Mom had one when I was little, though her's was more like a '79.
Three things I really remember about that car. Burning my hand on the muffler like four-years olds do, brown vinyl interior, and watching the strawberry air freshener swinging on the rear view mirror, with Abracadabra playing on the radio.
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Jul 1 2014, 06:04 PM
Somebody fill me in on these Bubys, they're Argentinian? It's not a brand I am familiar with.
I see only 53 on eBay, and nearly all are very pricey for some reason.
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Dean-o-mite
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Jul 1 2014, 06:04 PM
I'd like to have a Pinto in diecast, specifically metallic brown.
My Mom had one when I was little, though her's was more like a '79.
Three things I really remember about that car. Burning my hand on the muffler like four-years olds do, brown vinyl interior, and watching the strawberry air freshener swinging on the rear view mirror, with Abracadabra playing on the radio.
It may take some time to track down these days, but there was a dark brown Pinto available in the Motor Max - Fresh Cherries line, if the color is close enough. Only the early Pinto has been replicated in small-scale. The later Pintos with square headlights have yet to see any love from any toy maker. (Old pic in dark conditions - the color is a little lighter in real life)

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