1965 Mustang Pedal Cars

The 1965 Mustang pedal car is among the moststeel car uses the exact same design as the famous
popular pedal cars ever. Originally built by AMF for1965 Mustang pedal toy of the 1960's and early 1970's,
Ford, the Mustang pedal car was produced from 1965with all of the original tooling, down to the Mustang
to 1972. Today, these original models commandhorse on the front grille. The first cars of this new
premium prices, especially in original or restoredwave were produced in 2005, timed to coincide with
conditions. Over 93,000 pedal versions of the 1965the redesigned 2005 Ford Mustang. Because they are
Mustang were sold in its first year; the pedal toy wasmade of steel, not plastic, they are built to withstand
as much of a runaway hit as the real version. Originallygenerations of children.
designed as an advertising promotion, it was sold inThese authentic pedal toys are coveted by collectors
Ford Dealerships around the United States for awho can't get their hands on one of the originals. Not
discounted price of just $12.95 per car, and in toyonly pedal car collectors, but also fans of the real 1965
stores for $25, about the going price of a pedal carFord Mustang car, enjoy this new version. These
during that era.attention-getting models also make great gifts for a
For more than 30 years, no steel Mustang pedal toysnew generation of children. They are loved by car
were being produced. During this time, steel gave waylovers of all ages, kids and adults alike, who enjoy the
to plastic for the manufacturing of ride-on toys, leadingstyling of this classic car.
the initial manufacturer, AMF, to sell the tools forToday's version of the AMF 1965 Mustang features all
making the cars. These newer pedal toys had aof the original details, including chromed hubcaps, that
cartoon-like aesthetic and were generally designed tomade the original version of the '65 Mustang one of
be fantasy cars, not modeled after a specific real-lifethe most popular pedal toys ever. Despite the
car. They lacked the realistic details of such models asnumerous changes in standards for children's toys
the 1965 Mustang and other popular pedal toyssince the 1960, this new version features an identical
designed after real car models.exterior, with Mustang markings on the body, all-steel
The design for the 1965 Mustang pedal toy remainedconstruction, and a clear windshield. In fact, many have
unused for over twenty years until it wasnoted that the only difference between the 1960's
rediscovered in Mexico in 2004 by Mark Luzaich,version and today's version is the price, which has
owner of pedal car manufacturer Warehouse 36.increased due to inflation. Today, these nostalgic cars
After re-discovering the original tooling for the AMFare produced in red or blue, and are fully licensed by
Mustang, the original design is again being producedFord.
today, over forty years since its original release. This