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Hot Wheels PREMIUM Car Culture '69 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Gulf
89,99 zł
Hot Wheels PREMIUM
Car Culture - Gulf 2019
'69 Ford Mustang Boss 302
GFY03
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The Hot Wheels '69 Ford Mustang Boss 302, catalog number GFY03, is a collectible model from the Premium line, released as number 2/5 in the Car Culture: Gulf series. This 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors, fans of American muscle cars, and those who collect models in the Gulf Racing livery—one of the most recognizable color schemes in motorsport history.
The '69 Ford Mustang Boss 302 casting was designed by Jun Imai and debuted in 2012 as part of the Hot Wheels Racing: Muscle series, under number W8313. The casting depicts a 1969 Mustang prepared for the Trans-Am racing series and has undergone two tooling modifications over the years—in 2015, the spoiler was integrated into the body, and in 2019, the front grille and rear panel became part of the base. The 2019 GFY03 version is finished in Gulf Racing Blue—a light blue shade featuring the full Gulf livery, an orange stripe, the number "69," and detailed headlight and taillight tampos. The base is unpainted metal, the windows are clear, and the interior is black. The model rolls on RR8SP wheels, which are 8-spoke Real Riders with rubber tires. The country of manufacture is Thailand.
The entire Car Culture: Gulf series was created in collaboration with the Gulf Oil brand, and its theme is the iconic light blue and orange stripe combination. These colors gained iconic status through their use by Gulf-sponsored teams in endurance racing during the late 60s and 70s, and today they are one of the most frequently reproduced paint schemes in scale modeling. Hot Wheels has applied them here to an American muscle car, resulting in a combination rarely seen on the actual vehicles.
The prototype is the Ford Mustang Boss 302—a homologation version created so Ford could compete in the Trans-Am series. It was produced for the 1969 and 1970 model years. It was powered by a 4.9-liter V8 engine designated "302," with a factory-rated output of approximately 290 hp delivered to the rear axle, paired with a stiffened suspension and upgraded brakes. Larry Shinoda was responsible for the characteristic visual design—the stripes, spoilers, and rear window louvers. The Boss 302 is considered today one of the best-handling American muscle cars of its era.
For a collector, the GFY03 is an item whose value is driven by the combination of the Gulf license and the classic Mustang. The Car Culture: Gulf series is among the most popular to complete in its entirety, and the metal unpainted base and rubber Real Riders tires place this model clearly above mainline releases.
FAQ
Does the Hot Wheels '69 Ford Mustang Boss 302 GFY03 have rubber tires?
Yes. The model is equipped with RR8SP wheels, which are 8-spoke Real Riders with rubber tires, and an unpainted metal base.
Which position in the series does this model hold?
It is position 2/5 in the 2019 Hot Wheels Car Culture: Gulf series.
Is this casting the same as the '70 Ford Mustang Boss 302?
No. These are two different castings with a very similar appearance—the '69 model was most likely created as a modification of the earlier '70 model year casting.
The '69 Ford Mustang Boss 302 casting was designed by Jun Imai and debuted in 2012 as part of the Hot Wheels Racing: Muscle series, under number W8313. The casting depicts a 1969 Mustang prepared for the Trans-Am racing series and has undergone two tooling modifications over the years—in 2015, the spoiler was integrated into the body, and in 2019, the front grille and rear panel became part of the base. The 2019 GFY03 version is finished in Gulf Racing Blue—a light blue shade featuring the full Gulf livery, an orange stripe, the number "69," and detailed headlight and taillight tampos. The base is unpainted metal, the windows are clear, and the interior is black. The model rolls on RR8SP wheels, which are 8-spoke Real Riders with rubber tires. The country of manufacture is Thailand.
The entire Car Culture: Gulf series was created in collaboration with the Gulf Oil brand, and its theme is the iconic light blue and orange stripe combination. These colors gained iconic status through their use by Gulf-sponsored teams in endurance racing during the late 60s and 70s, and today they are one of the most frequently reproduced paint schemes in scale modeling. Hot Wheels has applied them here to an American muscle car, resulting in a combination rarely seen on the actual vehicles.
The prototype is the Ford Mustang Boss 302—a homologation version created so Ford could compete in the Trans-Am series. It was produced for the 1969 and 1970 model years. It was powered by a 4.9-liter V8 engine designated "302," with a factory-rated output of approximately 290 hp delivered to the rear axle, paired with a stiffened suspension and upgraded brakes. Larry Shinoda was responsible for the characteristic visual design—the stripes, spoilers, and rear window louvers. The Boss 302 is considered today one of the best-handling American muscle cars of its era.
For a collector, the GFY03 is an item whose value is driven by the combination of the Gulf license and the classic Mustang. The Car Culture: Gulf series is among the most popular to complete in its entirety, and the metal unpainted base and rubber Real Riders tires place this model clearly above mainline releases.
FAQ
Does the Hot Wheels '69 Ford Mustang Boss 302 GFY03 have rubber tires?
Yes. The model is equipped with RR8SP wheels, which are 8-spoke Real Riders with rubber tires, and an unpainted metal base.
Which position in the series does this model hold?
It is position 2/5 in the 2019 Hot Wheels Car Culture: Gulf series.
Is this casting the same as the '70 Ford Mustang Boss 302?
No. These are two different castings with a very similar appearance—the '69 model was most likely created as a modification of the earlier '70 model year casting.