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pegalita · Post by **pegalita** » Fri Apr 12, 2019 12:44 am

Well, I'm a real newbie... I can't even find the button to start a new topic!
I've viewed the directions where it tells me to find the 'relevant' button on the forum or top screens, but I don't see a relevant button. ??
I have so many questions!
Thanks

yellowfoden · Post by **yellowfoden** » Fri Apr 12, 2019 4:35 am

Welcome to the forum Pegalita,

Here are a couple of screen shots which may get you started.

Open up at index page
Select a suitable subject topic ( this can always be moved later by moderators)
Click on new topic button and then you should be off and racing

Bert

raham2001 · Post by **raham2001** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 12:31 pm

Hello
My name is Rainer and I live near Hamburg. I got my first Matchbox model (Lincoln continental 31c, still got it) for Christmas in 1968. I was passionate about the perfection of Matchbox cars right from the start. I had about 20 models in my youth, but eventually lost sight of the hobby, but never completely abandoned it. 10 years ago, I discovered my small collection well stowed again and decided to activate the hobby again. In the meantime I have about 360 RW models and 320 of them with original packaging. I also have some rarities like the red vauxhall and the VW saloon with red Superfast body and RW base plate in my collection. If desired and interest, I can also adjust some photos.
Finally, a question to the superfast experts among you. Does the pre production Superfast Mustang model in white with ivory interior thin or thick tires?
I'm looking forward to your feedback, thanks in advance
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Post by **GHOSTHUNTER** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:02 pm

raham2001 wrote:a question to the superfast experts among you. Does the pre production Superfast Mustang model in white with ivory interior thin or thick tires?

THIN.

Welcome to the forum Rainer. Could you explain the reason for your question. Do you have a pre-pro in white with ivory interior you would like to show us.

Ghosthunter.

raham2001 · Post by **raham2001** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:23 pm

Hi ghosthunter,
Yes I got one pre pro, but not really sure is one or not.
I will send u some pictures of the mustang. So I am looking forward to get your opinion about.

raham2001 · Post by **raham2001** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 4:02 pm

Hi Ghosthunter,
there some pictures of my white Mustang, hope they help you to deceide its a real or a fake one.
Thanks in advance
Rainer

Post by **GHOSTHUNTER** » Sat Apr 20, 2019 6:29 pm

Thank you for the pictures Rainer.

Initially the model looks fine. Even the securing rivet at the rear of the baseplate looks OK. We have to be aware of a few facts about this model.

'The Matchbox Diecast Toys - THE FIRST FORTY YEARS' book implies the #8 Ford Mustang was converted to Superfast wheels during 1970.

Thin Superfast wheels in use from 1969 (during the conversion of some models to Superfast), to 1970 are of a solid design with a tread pattern.

During 1970, these thin wheels changed from being 'Solid' to being 'Hollow', making the mould numbers difficult to see clearly.

A wider hollow design replaced all the thin designs during 1971, so any Preproduction Superfast Ford Mustangs should have the thin wheels of a solid or hollow design. So there is some issue with your white with ivory model having the wide wheels. Is there any background story connected to this model like whre it came from etc.

Ghosthunter.

raham2001 · Post by **raham2001** » Sun Apr 21, 2019 11:10 am

Hi Ghosthunter,
unfortunately I can not tell too much about the history of the Mustang. I had him and two other models (pre pro Lamborghini with green interior and cream cougar with white interior) last year from an elderly lady because her husband had died. He had collected old toys and I had already bought some RW from him before. The other two models look almost like new. The cougar, however, has no trailer hitch, but can not detect any breakage, so maybe a factory error. Here are a few photos of both models.
So I do not know why the Mustang has the wide tires, can not detect any manipulation on him.
I do not know if this information is helpful to you.
kind regards
Rainer