While Lego may be targeted at children, the latest addition to the Speed Champions range will certainly attract the grownups. The Danish company and Ford recently revealed a vintage 1968 Ford Mustang fastback race car set, which is set to go on sale in early March.
The 183-piece Ford Mustang kit features green bodywork with gold dual stripes and wheels, race graphic stickers, removable windscreen and a mini-figure driver wearing a classic racing suit. There’s even a Ford-branded timing board included in the set, because race car.
“The new Ford Mustang Lego Speed Champions set gives parents and children the chance to share their passions – generations of fans have grown up building Lego sets and spending time together behind the wheel. This partnership of iconic brands allows kids of all ages to enjoy the latest products from two great companies,” said Myra Lind, Lego Speed Champions marketing manager.
“We worked closely with Lego to design a vintage Mustang, personalizing the fastback with stripes and decals that harken back to Ford’s racing heritage. This 1968 Mustang fastback race car is a special product that adds even more excitement to Ford’s Lego Speed Champions line-up,” said Matt Monroe, Ford licensing manager.
The vintage Mustang joins an existing range of Speed Champions kits including the historic GT40 and new GT race cars, F-150 Raptor, a Fiesta WRC rally car, a classic Ford hot rod and a 2015 Mustang.
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