Matchbox 8e; Ford Mustang

This is one of those Matchboxes that started life as a regular wheels car and migrated to Superfast. It was launched in 1966 in white with regular wheels which were either black plastic with chrome centres or chrome hubs with black plastic tyres. These cars had rudimentary steering controlled by a plastic lever on the left side of the car. The shift to Superfast also meant a change of colour to orangey red. Some of the last regular wheels cars are found in this colour which makes them rare and valuable. The switch occurred in 1970 and some of the early Superfast cars are found in white which again adds to the value.

Most of the Superfast cars are red or red/orange and can be found with either narrow or wide Superfast wheels. The car was deleted in 1971 and Superfast cars are generally harder to find than regular wheels.

These are sought after and all versions are well priced. White Superfast or red/orange with regular wheels being the best.