1965 Ford Mustang A/FX “Performance Associates – Les Ritchey” Silver Metallic with Graphics Limited Edition to 318 pieces Worldwide 1/18 Diecast Model Car by ACME

• Brand new 1/18 scale diecast car model of 1965 Ford Mustang A/FX “Performance Associates – Les Ritchey” Silver Metallic with Graphics Limited Edition to 318 pieces Worldwide die cast model car by ACME.
• Brand new box.
• Has a roll cage.
• Real rubber tires.
• Steerable wheels.
• True-to-scale detail.
• Has detailed chassis.
• Has removable hood.
• Opening doors and trunk.
• Officially licensed product.
• Wired and plumbed engine.
• Manufacturer’s original unopened packaging.
• Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
• Detailed interior, exterior, engine compartment.
• Dimensions approximately L-10.25, W-3.75, H-3 inches.

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.