1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 351 Fastback - Bright Red (AUTOart) 1/18
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Mach 1, the first big muscle car built by Ford in the '71 Mustang series of cars was the last restyling of the original first-generation Mustang platform. The cars body was now 14" longer and the wheelbase was measured at 109". The car was nearly 800 lbs. heavier than the original Mustang models. Due to emission controls, rising fuel prices and regulations introduced by the American government and insurance industry, the "muscle" car era diminished during the early part of the decade. The new engine for the '71 Mustang model was the Boss 351 (4V Cleveland motor) which produced 330 hp. The 429 and Ram Air 429 engines both produced 370 hp. Flush mounted door handles, large, bold triple-lens tail lights at the rear and color-keyed dual racing mirrors were standard equipment and each car bore "Mach 1" decals on the front fenders. Power windows were also offered as an option for the first time. A special honeycomb grille bearing the pony logo and a color-keyed front bumper came fitted. The 351 cu. in. Boss V8 engine pushed the 1971 Mustang Mach 1 351 model to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds. The car also featured a competition suspension with staggered rear shocks, a four-speed transmission with a Hurst shifter, power front disc brakes, dual exhausts and a 3.91:1 gear differential with limited slip at the rear end. The standard interior featured high-back knitted vinyl sport bucket seats, a mini console and an all-new instrumentation panel layout.
AUTOart Diecast Model No. 72822
SKU: AA-71MUS-R
Specifications
| Vehicle Year | 1971 |
|---|---|
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Mustang |
| Color | Red |
| Scale | 1/18 |
| Manufacturer | AUTOart |
| SKU | AA-71MUS-R |
The Ford Mustang launched on April 17, 1964 and sold over 22,000 units on its first day — a record that still stands. Credited with creating the pony car segment, the Mustang gave American buyers a sporty, affordable car at a time when performance meant expense. Early first-generation cars are among the most collected American automobiles ever produced, with the 1967–1968 fastback body style and the 1969–1970 Mach 1 considered peak muscle era styling.
This 1/18 scale replica of the 1971 Ford Mustang in Red is produced by AUTOart to collector-grade specifications. At 1/18 scale — the most popular collector scale — the model measures approximately 10 inches in length and displays beautifully on a shelf or in a glass cabinet. Every detail — from paint finish to badging — is reproduced from measurements taken from the original vehicle.
