However, not only does this kit not have steerable front wheels, but it uses a metal rod to form the front axle, which means you'll get a metal rod through the engine block. Do tell me if you think I'm still expecting too much, though. I don't expect details such as brake lines and engine bay wiring nor opening trunk. But that's probably because I'm spoiled with the Minicraft/Entex/Bandai 1/16 kits, which are superb from what I hear. When considering a large scale kit I expect opening doors and hood, steerable front wheels and complete engine bay detail (battery, radiator, reservior bottles, etc.).

Considering the impact the original Mustang had, it's quite possible this kit was released shortly after 1965.** I couldn't find the date molded on any of the parts either. The oldest I could see was branded under Matchbox and was described as being from 1979. Doing some searching online, I couldn't find the date of its first issuing. **EDIT: The side of the box says this kit was issued in 1990 but it's clear the molds are much older. Although I haven't played with the hoses I imagine the thick radiator hoses will be quite stiff and difficult to work with. Lastly, there's thin and thick vinyl tubing for ignition wires and radiator hose. There's also some custom decals for side graphics. It even includes an extra set of stock tail lights (chrome bezel and clear-red lens) if you want to give it custom quad tail lights. The kit includes optional parts such as tire white walls, Cobra-marked engine performance parts (intake system and oil pan), performance exhaust headers, raised rear suspension, custom rims, large performance tires, custom steering wheel and rally pac gauges for the interior. The contents can be seen in pictures below. I bought this not because I'm a mustang fan, but I respected its place in automotive history and I felt it was a steal, at the time, for that price. So I recently acquired this second-hand kit for $25 (CAD) from my LHS (Burnaby Hobbies). Until I am skilled and experienced enough to provide a thorough review I will post these simply because I could not find much about these kits online and hope this will help other modelers to decide whether or not to commit to these.Īlso, forgive me if I get my terminology is wrong, although I like cars I wouldn't consider myself to be much of a 'car guy'.

I will still state my opinions about the kit. I don't consider myself a skilled modeler, so I hope that the pictures will help you to decide for yourself whether or not this kit is worth getting (and what you could possibly do with it). This is my first time ever posting something like this, so feel free to provide constructive criticism on how I could write these better.

Mustang hardtop convertible kit