[Motorcade]

unknown 1965 Ford Mustang Hardtop (1/64 scale Torch).

 

[Milton Fox Racing]

Thats an interesting design. I dont really see an on and off switch. Do you remember what goes into the opening in the bottom. Batteries or a 'progam key'? I vaguely remember reading about a pul back? maybe that ran a pattern based on a small plastic key device you inserted into the car. Of course I cant remember a brand or name for it anymore (or where I made a note of it.) :frown2:


What is the 'torch' reference after 1:64 mean in English English? :lurk5:

 

[Motorcade]

There is space for a watch battery & I believe the headlights light up! (to be used as a Torch. What other meaning is there??)

 

[alpink]

yep, Torch is like a flashlight.
you can see that the headlights are clear and on the bottom you can see clear runners on either side of the chassis.
my guess is you have to open the cover to turn it on and off.

 

[Milton Fox Racing]

There is space for a watch battery & I believe the headlights light up! (to be used as a Torch. What other meaning is there??)

 

[Motorcade]

Ah, Those types of Torches are only used in 'Dungeons & Dragons' type RPG's ...or by Villagers in Frankenstein movies.! :lol:

Check this out -
https://www.quora.com/Why-do-British-people-call-flashlights-torches

Quote: " The electric torch was invented by a Brit (David Misell in 1899). Still no idea why Americans call it a flashlight though!"

 

[Milton Fox Racing]

Does this Mustang fit into the Rainbow Toys release description for their "Dempsey & Makepiece" set? :lurk5:

(I dont really see a pull back mechanism, though.)

https://www.hobbytalk.com/bbs1/1049-maisto/590353-rainbow-toys-diecast-production-history.html

 

[Motorcade]

No, it's not Rainbow Toys. The 'Dempsey & Makepeace' tv-series cars are All made by MC Toy/ Maisto. :thumbsup:

 

[Milton Fox Racing]

I found another reference to a head lighted Mustang 'torch' issued by Agglo.

Agglo Diecast Distribution History

There castings may or may not have been made by Tach Cheung.

:lurk5:

 

[Milton Fox Racing]

Anyone have a new perspective on this one?