Acme 1:18 Scale 1965 Ford Mustang A/FX - Les Ritchey Diecast Replica. Les Ritchey, a legendary figure in the world of drag racing, played a pivotal role in the development of the Ford A/Factory Experimental A/FX Mustang. To capitalize on the growing popularity of drag racing, Ford authorized the production of several stock-appearing NHRA-legal Mustangs. These cars were meant to compete in the Factory Experimental (A/FX) class.
The partnership between Les and Ronda peaked in 1965, the SOHC 427-cid Ford Mustang that ran mid-10s in A/FX form. However, the Mopar drivers decided to hit the match race trail for no-holds-barred racing with their altered-wheelbase Dodge and Plymouth entries that had been outlawed for A/FX competition, which was the start of the Funny Car revolution. By switching to fuel injection, nitromethane, and later superchargers, they began to run in the nine-second zone and soon dipped into the eights, which overshadowed the 10-second performances of the legal A/FX cars such as Ronda’s Mustang.
Features:
- Accurately Decorated Exterior
- Opening Doors, Hood and Trunk
- Racing Steering Wheel
- Dash Mounted Tachometer
- Poseable Steering
- Drag Wheels and Tires
- Wired and Plumbed 427 Engine
- Spare Tire and Battery In Trunk
- Parachute Pack
- Detailed Chassis
- Officially Licensed
- Model: A1801880
Please note that the expected release date is an estimate provided to us by the manufacturer. Many companies experience delays in production and the release date is subject to change.
