While the Ford Mustang we all know and love made its official world debut in April of 1964, the Mustang name had appeared more than two years earlier. The Ford Mustang I Concept was a mid-engine, two-seat sports car with a V4 engine for power. Ford made some pretty drastic changes in those two years to the Mustang, and with the 50th anniversary of the Mustang right around the corner, this once-forgotten concept car has found itself in the spotlight once again.
This renewed surge of interest, along with the Mustang’s 50th birthday celebration, has made the business case for scale model versions of the Mustang 1 Concept to go on sale to the public. For the ultimate Mustang fan or historian, this piece of Mustang history is a must-have.
Produced by Automodello, the 1962 Mustang I Concept is an officially licensed product from Ford Motor Company, and is made from a tough resin to ensure longevity in this limited-edition piece. Yes, you won’t find these 1:24 and 1:43 scale models in just any toy store, and they’ll be offered in both standard and Tribute Edition configurations.
Automodello will build just 50 of the special edition 1:43 variants, which include a certificate of authenticity hand-signed by Ford Racing legend Dan Gurney. There will be 150 of the special edition 1:24 scale model, while standard editions will be produced in quantities of 499 and 999, respectively. Prices start at $119 and climb all the way to $350 for the special editions, though in another 50 years these collectibles could be worth a lot more than that.