Welly – 1964-½ Ford Mustang


Scale model of an automobile, the 1964-½ Ford Mustang (or Ford Mustang Coupe ¹), made by Welly. This example is reference 52262. It is made in China, possibly in 2017. In Portugal, this model was available in the "Carros Miniatura III" series, promoted by Cofina in 2017. When purchasing the newspapers "Correio da Manhã" or "Record", the reader could additionally purchase the model ². Metal body painted in red, with printed details. Black plastic base. Glazing represented in transparent plastic with details molded in the windshield. Interior details in black plastic. Plastic wheels, tires with detailed tread and rims with silver finish. No suspension. The nominal scale seems to be around 1:61 and the overall length is approximately 3 in. About 1 oz. This model represents an automobile, the 1964-½ Ford Mustang Hardtop Coupe, possibly equipped with the 289 cu in (4.7 L), 210 hp (157 kW) Ford High Performance 289 "V8" engine. ●

Modelo à escala de um automóvel, o 1964-½ Ford Mustang (ou Ford Mustang Coupe ¹), feito pela Welly. Este exemplar é a referência 52262. É feito na China, possivelmente em 2017. Em Portugal, este modelo foi disponibilizado na série "Carros Miniatura III", promovida pela Cofina em 2017. Na compra dos jornais "Correio da Manhã" ou "Record" o leitor podia comprar adicionalmente o modelo ². Carroçaria em metal pintada em vermelho, com detalhes impressos. Base em plástico preto. Vidros representados em plástico transparente com detalhes moldados no pára-brisas. Detalhes interiores em plástico preto. Rodas em plástico, pneus com piso detalhado e jantes com acabamento prateado. Sem suspensão. A escala nominal parece ser à volta de 1:61 e o comprimento total é de aproximadamente 76 mm. Cerca de 28 g. Este modelo representa um automóvel, o Ford Mustang Hardtop Coupe de 1964, possivelmente equipado com o motor Ford High Performance 289 "V8" de 289 cu in (4.7 L) e 210 hp  (157 kW). ●


¹  Designated as "1964-½ Ford Mustang" in the Welly catalog and on the model, but designated as "Ford Mustang Coupe" in the "Carros Miniatura III" series. ● Designado como "1964-½ Ford Mustang" no catálogo da Welly e no modelo, todavia designado como "Ford Mustang Coupe" na série "Carros Miniatura III".
²  "Carros Miniatura III", series of 30 models, distributed in Portugal on Saturdays from May 6 to November 25, 2017. ● "Carros Miniatura III", série de 30 modelos, distribuída em Portugal aos sábados de 6 de Maio a 25 de Novembro de 2017.




Welly/Cofina "Carros Miniatura III" 

"Carros Miniatura III", series of 30 models, distributed in Portugal on Saturdays from May 6 to November 25, 2017. ● "Carros Miniatura III", série de 30 modelos, distribuída em Portugal aos sábados de 6 de Maio a 25 de Novembro de 2017.

Item

Reference

Scale

Made

1964-½ Ford Mustang ¹

Automobile

52262 ²

(1:61) ³

2017?

¹  Designated as "1964-½ Ford Mustang" in the Welly catalog and on the model, but designated as "Ford Mustang Coupe" in the "Carros Miniatura III" series. ● Designado como "1964-½ Ford Mustang" no catálogo da Welly e no modelo, todavia designado como "Ford Mustang Coupe" na série "Carros Miniatura III". As shown in the package.
²  Or 52262W.
³  In parentheses, personal calculation – may be wrong. 

NOTE | In Portugal, this model is included in successive promotional series. Without the packaging, it is (as far as I know) impossible to know which Welly/Cofina series the model belongs to. In this case, it belongs to the "Carros Miniatura III" series. ● Em Portugal, este modelo é incluído em sucessivas séries promocionais. Sem a embalagem, é (tanto quanto sei) impossível saber a que série Welly/Cofina pertence o modelo. Neste caso, pertence à série "Carros Miniatura III".


Variants 

I am not aware of any variants on this reference. ● Não tenho conhecimento de variantes nesta referência. 


 
52262 Red, black interior, 5 spoke wheels.


How much? 

Several readers have asked me to include the market value of the items described. In fact, and as most collectors will agree – an item is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. However, most collectors will also agree on average values, based on objective notions of relevance, scarcity and conservation. Therefore, and as I know that these requests for market values will not stop, I will occasionally include, not necessarily the market value, but rather, based on my perception of the markets over the last thirty years, the value that, hypothetically and at the time of publication, I am willing to pay for the item described. In this case and in Portugal, I will pay up to €3 for a 1964-½ Ford Mustang made by Welly, loose and in good condition, or up to €5 if boxed and in perfect condition. In 2024–2025, this model (accompanied by a booklet with data about the prototype) is made available in the "Carros de Coleção" series, for the price of 4.95 Euros + "Correio da Manhã" newspaper. ●


Vários leitores têm-me pedido para incluir o valor de mercado dos itens descritos. De facto, e como a maioria dos coleccionadores concordará – um item vale o que alguém está disposto a pagar por ele. No entanto, a maioria dos coleccionadores também concordará com valores médios, baseados em noções objectivas de relevância, de escassez e de conservação. Assim sendo, e como sei que esses pedidos por valores de mercado não vão parar, passo a incluir ocasionalmente, não forçosamente o valor de mercado, mas sim, e baseado na minha percepção dos mercados ao longo dos últimos trinta anos, o valor que, hipoteticamente e no momento da publicação, estou disposto a pagar pelo item descrito. Neste caso e em Portugal, pagarei até 3 € por um 1964-½ Ford Mustang feito pela Welly, avulso e em bom estado, ou até 5 € se estiver na caixa em perfeito estado. Em 2024–2025, este modelo (acompanhado por um fasciculo com dados sobre o protótipo) é disponibilizado na série "Carros de Coleção", pelo preço de 4,95 Euros + jornal "Correio da Manhã". ●


● Check it out, the iconic 1968 Ford Mustang GT "Bullitt", by GreenLight.


References 

Ford | "1965 Mustangs" catalog
Wikipedia | "Pony car"  

1 mm → 0.039 inch
1 g → 0.035 oz
1 kg → 2.205 lb avdp 
1 t (metric) – 2204.623 pound (lb) (avdp) 
1 kW → 1,360 hp (metric/PS)
1 kW → 1,341 hp
1 hp (metric/PS) → 0,986 hp
1 km → 0,621 mile (international)
1 l → 0.264 US gallon 
1 m → 3.281 ft 
1 cm³ → 0.0610237 ci/cu in


●  How does a "real" 1964-½ Ford Mustang looks and sounds like? Check it out here, a slightly younger 1965 Ford Mustang 289 K Code, on this video retrieved from MuscleCarOfTheWeek.





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