Toy Wonders Acme - Ford Mustang Boss 429 Semon "Bunkie" Knudson's Prototype 1969 1/18 Scale Diecast Model Car

1969 Ford Mustang  Boss 429 Semon "Bunkie" Knudson's Prototype. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model. This Mustang Boss car is a 10.5"L x 4.25"W x 3"H die-cast metal car with opening doors, hood, and trunk. Manufactured by Acme. Individually packed in a decorated box. Box size: 13.75"L x 7"W x 5.25"H. Limited Edition to 1500 pcs. Item A1801844 is Black with Gold stripes.

This was one of the first prototype Boss 429s built by Kar Kraft, the performance race shop that Ford contracted to build many prototypes and race cars during this era. This 429 was an exceptionally rare piece. It was painted gloss black with a gold hood and gold sport slat rear louvers and gold C stripes, like on a Boss 302, but instead of having Boss 302 on the fenders, it read Boss 429! This car was the very prototype designed by famed Mustang designer Larry Shinoda and was supposed to be delivered to Ford president Semon "Bunkie" Knudson. Unfortunately, this delivery never occurred as Knudson was fired from Ford soon before he was able to take delivery of this infamous 429. Not knowing the significance of the car, the 429 prototype was moved to the employee resale lot and was bought by a Ford employee. The whereabouts of this Mustang are still unknown. The employee who purchased the car sold it not long after the purchase and enthusiasts have been searching for it ever since!

Features:

• Openable doors, hood, and trunk.
• Functional suspension.
• Poseable steering.
• Detailed Undercarriage.
• Real rubber tires.
• Serialized plates.
• Wired & Plumbed 429 CID V-8 Under the Hood.
• Detailed Interior with Tilting Front Seatbacks & Cloth Seatbelts that Tilt Forward
• Custom Paint & Stripe Package
• Soft Rubber Low Profile Tires