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Car of the Day : June 27, 2014; Summer '82 Ford Mustang
Topic Started: Jun 26 2014, 11:29 PM (636 Views)
craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

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Summer's 1982 Ford Mustang is the car for today.

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The third-generation Mustang was produced by Ford Motor Company from 1978 to 1993. Built on Ford’s widely used Fox platform, it evolved through a number of sub-models, trim levels, and drivetrain combinations during its production life. It underwent a multi-faceted update for 1987, and for a time seemed destined for replacement with a rebadged import before company executives were swayed by consumer opinions. Enthusiasts group the generation into two segments: the 1979-1986 cars, with their quad headlight arrangement, and the 1987-1993 cars, with their "no-grille" (aero) front fascia styling. Production ended with the introduction of the SN95 fourth-generation Mustang for the 1994 model year.


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Crude and rude didn't mean much to a young toddler when he first got this blue Mustang. It saw plenty of action in road racing and especially demo derbies often placing in the top 5. The metal wing made for an awesome battering ram to bust opponents radiators and dent doors plus scratch up paint jobs. This is among the earliest models from my diecast collection dating back to at least the mid 1980s. It's among my favorite models even after all these years and in as ugly of shape as it is. This one along with a red Summer's Ferrari, Summer's green Audi hatch batch and orange/red HWs Dodge Magnum were typically the top 5 in young craftymore's demo derbies.

If I ever had a chance to find a mint version of this one and the other two Summer models I'd jump in a heartbeat.

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The new 1979 model year Mustang was based on the larger Fox platform, initially developed for the Ford Fairmont and Mercury Zephyr twins that debuted in 1977. The beginning of a performance revival began in 1982 with the return of the 302 cu in (4.9 L) (called "High Output", or H.O., for the first time), last seen in 1979, and the GT trim level. Now producing 157 hp (117 kW), the re-engineered 302 consisted of new valves, a more aggressive cam (from a 1973 351W Torino application), a larger 2-barrel carburetor, as well as a better breathing intake and exhaust system. The 4.2 L, now in its final year and available only with an automatic, could be substituted in the place of the 302 resulting in a US$57 credit to the buyer. Trim levels were also revised to now included L (base), GL, GLX, and GT. The Cobra option was no longer available. The 3.8 L Essex V6 replaced the 3.3 L I6, as the 3.3 L engine had little demand and was dropped after 1982.


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cody6268
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Uh, did it get ran over by a 1/1 or something?
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pjedsel
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Unique! One often finds enjoyment in those early toy cars from our younger days. They hold some wonderful memories of hours of playing on the living room floor or other locations in our home. :D
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Bold choice! First up, taking the model choice on its merits, while I wasn't extremely enamored of the Mustangs of the era, I did like and still do like the IMSA style fender flares and road racing add-ons. It was fun back in the day watching Mustangs going head to head with Corvettes, battling it out on a road course (not just a straightaway or predictable oval).

To the casting, being Summer (I would have guessed Rhino by the wheels) it is predictably crude, but still has what one can imagine is a great deal of charm. At least it does look mostly like the vehicle it represents...and it's metal! Summer quality has gone down, waaay down, since this one was made.
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craftymore
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Wes, I'm 99% sure it's a Summer model as the base # reads S8565F. Here's the Ferrari I have with a base # that reads S8558f. Unsure where my Audi green hatchback has gone to. It was in about as bad of shape as the Mustang last time I saw it.
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Stampede
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I can relate to the condition this car is in, as I have lots of models (namely Majorettes and Tomicas) that are in a shape similar to this.

Certainly a car that has plenty of character!


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Coming from a huge Ferrari nut you would think I'd prefer that 308, but in it's playworn shape it looks kind of sad, whereas the Mustang looks like it has charm. Maybe it's just the missing wheel that makes it look more loved, or maybe it is the wide fenders that make it look more purposeful and therefore more fitting to be missing paint, but I quite like it.
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Dean-o-mite
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You are right about it being Summer, Sir Crafty.
Those wheels are older Summer wheels. I have the green Audi Quattro and a couple of others with these wheels, but not my Mustang and Ferrari have different (newer) wheels.
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