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1:18 Highway 61 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Smokey Tribute *SG*
This 1/18 scale diecast model by Highway 61 Collectibles of a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 302 comes in the black/gold livery paying tribute to the movie Smokey & the Bandit.
Features Include:
- 1/18 Scale
- Over 10.5" long
- Opening bonnet, boot & doors
- Fully detailed engine
- Steerable front wheels
- Working suspension
- Soft interior
- Soft rubber tyres
- Limited edition of 600 pcs
- ***Please note that box may have some wear and model may have some paint and chrome imperfections/defects. Model has been priced accordingly***
The circle tracks were reserved for the Boss 302 series of Mustangs. Named after stylist Larry Shinoda's nickname for Ford president Semon "Bunkie" Knudson, the Boss 302 Mustangs To combat Chevrolet's Camaro Z/28 in Trans Am Racing. The Boss 302 used a 302 cid V8 treated to the cylinder heads from the racing 351 cid engine and Ford's largest carb. It was underrated at the same 290 bhp as the Camaro Z/28's engine. Boss 429 Mustangs were built to qualify the 429 V8 for NASCAR. The Boss 429 package came with a race ready 429 cid V8 with Ram-Air induction, an aluminum high riser and header type exhaust manifolds. Mandatory options included a four speed manual and a 3.91:1 Traction-Lok axle. Also included were an oil cooler, trunk mounted battery, race suspension, and the best interior Mustang had to offer. Although impressive on paper, the Boss 429s failed on the street where their dependence on high revs hurt their street starts and the initial batch had incorrect valve springs that would stop winding at 4500rpm instead of 6000rpm. Nevertheless, it had good handling and would last through 1970 model year.
Classification | Diecast |
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Manufacture | ERTL |