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'78 Ford Mustang II

This casting was based on (and inspired by) the Monroe Handler Mustang II of 1977. Built by Monroe Shocks and Hot Rod magazine, the original Monroe Handler was built to showcase Monroe’s new Handler line of shocks. The building of the Monroe Handler was chronicled in Hot Rod Magazine June, July and August issues. A one-off production based on the Mustang II, the Monroe Handler had a number of significant improvements, including a Roush-tuned 363ci engine producing 400 horses and a modified suspension. The car also…

Cars with open grillesFord VehiclesMustang Cars2012 First ReleasedLicensed Hot WheelsAmerican CarsOne Hit WonderHot Wheels Boulevard
Debut year2012
Debut seriesHot Wheels Boulevard: Underdogs
Produced years2012 only
DesignerJun Imai
Collector no.W4594
Reference statusOpen catalog page
IMG 3030c 1000
Collector identity

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'78 Ford Mustang II is listed with Hot Wheels Boulevard: Underdogs as its first catalog lane. The production window shown here is 2012 only. Known designer credit: Jun Imai. Use the Description, Versions, Gallery notes to confirm the casting before you price it.

  • Cars with open grilles
  • Ford Vehicles
  • Mustang Cars
  • 2012 First Released
  • Licensed Hot Wheels
  • American Cars
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