Maisto Special Edition Mustang Mach III 1:18 Replica Car For Sale Online

Maisto Special Edition Mustang Mach III 1:18 Replica Car For Sale Online

The Ford Mustang Mach III convertible concept car is one of the most unusual and rare Mustangs of all time. Only two were made, and only one remains in existence. Little official information exists about this concept car. However, Maisto was able to recreate this iconic vehicle at 1:18 scale. Own a small and affordable piece of automotive history with this yellow model. Officially licensed by Ford, this yellow Ford Mustang Mach III comes attractively boxed and is built to 1:18 scale. The model sits on an included black removable mount. The mount has a metal nameplate for display purposes. The dark color of the display sets off the bright yellow paint on this car. With dimensions of 9 x 4 x 3 inches, this yellow Mustang convertible is the perfect size to show off. It has many detailed and functional features. Maisto has engineered this yellow model to replicate the real concept car. The Mustang Mach III was a distinctive design with smooth curved lines, a low windshield, and two seats. The body and the chassis of this model are made from die-cast metal. This special edition car features yellow body paint with a show-quality finish.

It has horizontally oriented tri-bar taillights, and side scoops. Simulated exhaust openings and iconic Mustang pony grill badge complete the exterior good looks. This yellow scale model has many parts that work. The hood, doors, and trunk lid are functional and open to reveal additional details. The hood lid has two air inlets near the hinges. Raising the little yellow hood displays a shiny and appropriate supercharged 4.6L V-8 engine. Opening the trunk reveals what appears to be a carpeted space with applicable contents. Swinging open the doors show true-to-life hinging, door thresholds, and interior details. The wheels even have independent spring suspension. This impressive model car comes complete with plastic parts that replicate realistic textures, and the passenger compartment of this yellow Mustang looks just as good as the real car. The black interior has touches of yellow highlights that coordinate with the yellow exterior. The yellow wind deflector, located behind the seats, can be adjusted up and down. The two black bucket seats have backs that move forward, and the floors even look carpeted. The center console displays a tiny stereo space and shifter while the driver-side dash is filled with gauges. Tiny foot pedals are on the floor. The very-detailed steering wheel turns the front wheels. This yellow Maisto Ford Mustang Mach III model is a durable toy and quite a stunning display piece. Its small size and sturdy construction make it easy to take anywhere. The bright yellow color attracts attention wherever it goes, and you can bring it along to display at Mustang car shows or other car events with or without its mount. In the world of cars, the Mustang Mach III is one of the most unusual Mustangs ever made. Already a highly sought-after collectible, this little yellow Mustang will awe people for years to come.

Slimmer-section doors saved more pounds. So did thinner but stronger glass (even though there was more of it), a lower beltline, and taller "greenhouse" allowing much larger windows. With all this, the '79 Mustang was some 200 pounds lighter on average than Mustang II despite being slightly larger in every dimension -- quite an accomplishment for the age of downsizing. Unlike the Mustang II, the '79 was designed as a notchback. The rear window was modestly curved to reduce wind resistance, one of several decisions approved by management despite higher cost. Interior design received equally careful attention. Total volume rose by 14 cubic feet on the notchback and by 16 cubic feet on the hatchback. The thinner doors opened up 3.6 inches of front shoulder room and two inches of hip room. Back-seat gains were even more impressive, with five inches of added shoulder width, six more inches of hip room, and more than five extra inches of leg room. Cargo volume expanded too, adding two cubic feet in the notchback and four in the hatch.

Telnack's European experience also showed up in standard full instrumentation including trip odometer, tachometer, ammeter, and oil-pressure gauge. Another "foreign" touch was the use of steering-column stalks to control wipers/washers and turn signals/headlight dimmer/horn; these came from the Fairmont/Zephyr, as did the basic dashboard and cowl structure. A third lever (on the right) adjusted a tilt steering wheel, one of several new extras. Among other new options were an "ultra fidelity" sound system with power amplifier and, for hatchbacks, a rear-window wiper/washer. The "New Breed" interior showed as much European influence as the exterior, with standard full instrumentation and handy steering-column stalk controls for wipers and lights. Planners decided on three trim levels for the two body styles: standard, Sport option, and Ghia. 1173 Cobra package for the hatchback that was virtually a separate model. Deigners were hard at work updating the Mustang chassis for '79. The 1979 Ford Mustang offered three suspension setups for broadest possible market appeal: standard, "handling," and "special," each designed for and issued with its own set of tires. As planned, basic hardware came from the Fairmont/Zephyr, which meant switching the front end from upper A-arms to modified MacPherson-strut geometry.

Unlike similar layouts in many contemporary European and Japanese cars, the coil spring here did not wrap around the strut, but mounted between a lower control arm and the body structure. This eliminated the need for an expensive spring compressor when replacing shocks. A front antiroll bar was standard across the board, with diameter varied to suit engine weight and power. At the rear was a new "four-bar link" system, also with coil springs, lighter and more compact than Mustang II's leaf-spring Hotchkiss arrangement. V-8 cars included a rear antiroll bar that was more for lateral location than controlling sway, but it effectively lowered the car's roll center, allowing commensurately softer rear springs for ride comfort. The basic chassis was tuned for standard 13-inch bias-ply tires. 33) came with 14-inch radials, higher-rate springs, different shock valving, stiffer bushings, and, on V-6 cars, a rear stabilizer. Mustang's basic '79 styling was the work of a team lead by Jack Telnack.