Scalextric Ford Mustang Al Costner No. 83

Reference No: C2890

The Scalextric model

Exclusively produced by Scalextric.
Ideal to race against all of the American Muscle car range including Corvette Stingray, Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang and Ford Torino cars. Both the Camaro and Mustang are equally matched for the new Pony Wars Challenge, as each model is complete with a full-length driver, adjustable traction magnet, sidewinder motor and self-centering guide blade.

History

This car was driven in the day by independent Al Costner. It remains active in historic racing, driven by its present owner, Gordon Gimbel of Roseville, CA. During the period between 1966 and 1972 the two US auto giants Ford and General Motors came head to head in a US race series called TransAm, however in later years this rivalry was more accurately expressed under the heading of The Pony Car Wars, the Chevrolet Camaro and Ford Mustang being the principal adversaries.

Dimensions & Configuration:

Car:

• Overall length 147mm
• Wheelbase 85mm
• Weight 80gm

Front:

• Axle width 54mm
• Tire diameter 19mm
• Tire Width 8mm

Rear:

• Axle width 54mm
• Tire diameter 20mm
• Tire Width 8mm

Magnet:

• Rectangular 2.5 mm
• Downforce 300gm

Gear ratio: 11:36

Motor: Mabuchi SP 18k rpm Rear-Mounted Sidewinder 2 wheel drive

Features:

• Quick-change Braid - Fast replacement of braid. No tools required
• Magnatraction - Adjustable down-force positions

Available Summer 2008