1985 saw the introduction of the Group A rules, leaving Dick Johnson without a Ford eligible to race. This led to sourcing the Mustang from Zakspeed, which was already out of date. The first running of the car was not up to speed with the engine requiring lots of work to make it legal and competitive. Johnson was able to finish the 1985 ATCC in 2nd place.
The ATCC season lead into the AEC (Australian Endurance Championship) and included Amaroo, Oran Park, Sandown, Bathurst, and Surfers Paradise. After missing the first round, the Mustang had an upgrade to its suspension and brakes. The Mustang dominated the Oran Park 250 from Pole Position, but a stub axel failure caused a DNF 12 laps from the finish.
For the remainder of the 1985 AEC, the Mustang showed promise but couldn't land its maiden win. Finishing 7th at Bathurst and 3rd at Surfers Paradise.
- The steering wheel is linked to the front wheels for extra realism.
- The 5.0L V8 breathes from twin snorkels attached to the side walls of the engine bay.
- The drivers racing seat features soft padding and racing harness with individual buckles.
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Dimensions:Â 17 x 36 x 15 cm