GMP is back with another champion replica, the 1:18 1990 Ford Mustang LX Convertible 7 UP.  Do note the primarily photos show the model in pre-production hand sample, which holds well for the final production piece.  The Ford Mustang LX Convertible 7 UP carries some differentiating characteristics from other Mustangs of the period.  These include Deep Emerald Green Clear coat Metallic Paint (code PA), colour-keyed body side moldings, fascia moldings and side view mirrors, White leather interior, White convertible top, and 15″ GT aluminum wheels.  As an added bonus, the model will also include a “Dealer Planning Guide” booklet and a copy of the the original contest signage/card – we’ve included a image below.  Model will be released in September of this year.  Retail is suggested at $139.95US.

About the Mustang 7 UP…  “The story behind the 7 Up Mustang is one of the more bizarre bits of Mustang history, which is saying something given the wide range of characters who have been involved in the nameplate’s development over the years. Initially, only 30 7-Up Mustangs were meant to be produced – the namesake soft drink company had planned to give them away at the 1990 NCAA basketball finals.The pitch was simple: sink a ball from center court, and you could drive home one of the extremely limited-edition cars that night. For reasons unknown, the 7 Up contest was cancelled at the last minute. Although only two of the planned 30 cars had been produced, Ford decided to re-brand the cars, bump up production to 5,000 units and offer them as a special edition and unofficial commemoration the car’s 25th anniversary. ”

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