No. 20030758
American Classic
Six special U.S. models are planned for this year; the first two—the Chevy Bel Air and the Ford Mustang—are now available. This is an old favorite that has been part of the lineup for many years and is repeatedly reissued in new designs. This time, the body is finished in a subtle metallic blue and features the starting number “16.” So it’s a racing version, though I haven’t been able to find any photos of the real-life model. But that’s okay—it shouldn’t factor into your decision to buy.
The body itself is very well done, but I still can’t quite get used to the car’s overall look. This is mainly due to the raised rear axle and the protruding rear wheels, which together give the car a somewhat tacky look.
As with previous design variants of this vehicle, the chassis still uses the first generation of digital suspension systems. This allows the holding magnets to be easily unscrewed from the outside without having to open the vehicle. The motor-rear-axle unit can also be folded down for servicing. On the other hand, this first generation carries some design baggage that isn’t necessarily conducive to performance on the track. With a full set of magnets, the handling is unproblematic but also boring. If you remove one or even both holding magnets, a light touch is required, as the Mustang is reluctant to navigate tight turns, and a tendency to tilt is ever-present. As a result, the only suitable rival vehicles are actually the other Ford Mustangs released to date.
