Item No. 20030758
American Classic
Six special U.S. vehicles are planned for this year; the Chevy Bel Air and the Ford Mustang are the first two to be released. This is an old favorite that has been part of the lineup for many years and is regularly 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 found any photos of the real-life model. But that doesn’t matter; it shouldn’t play a role in the decision to buy.
The body itself is very well done, but I still can’t quite get used to the overall look of the vehicle. This is mainly due to the raised rear axle and the protruding rear wheels, which together give it a somewhat tacky appearance.
As with the previous design variants of this vehicle, the chassis still uses the first generation of digital running gear. This means that the holding magnets can 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 around some design ballast, which is not necessarily conducive to performance on the track. With a full set of magnets, the handling is uncritical, but also boring. If you remove one or even both holding magnets, a sensitive thumb is required, as the Mustang is reluctant to drive through tight bends and a certain tendency to tip is omnipresent. As a result, only the other Ford Mustangs that have been released to date can be considered as suitable opponents.
