AMT 1967 Motor Cars Yellow Plastic Ford XL Mustang Fastback Friction Promotional Vehicle for Sale *SOLD*

AMT 1967 Motor Cars Yellow Plastic Ford XL Mustang Fastback Friction Promotional Vehicle

This is a yellow plastic scale model Ford XL Mustang Fastback “AMT 1967 Motor Cars” series friction vehicle manufactured by Aluminum Model Toys (AMT) of Troy, Michigan.

This toy is stamped AMT on the bottom and comes in its original box. The friction mechanism works well and wheels turn as they should. This was originally sold at Eckerd Drugs as indicated by the tag on the top of the box. Here we have a boxed new old stock Toronado toy by AMT.  This 1967 toy served two purposes though, as some were sold in dealerships and some were actually sold in stores like Eckerd Drug Store.

Our example of this AMT “1967 Motor Cars” vehicle is in excellent original condition with no restorations, repairs, breaks or touch ups. The box is in good condition for its age. This piece is in excellent overall condition and shows the usual patina, chips, dust, scuffs, scratches, and wear that are normally found with age and display. It is approximately 7 ½” L x 3” W.  This would be a great addition to any collection. We invite you to view the photos to further determine quality and condition.

A brief history of Aluminum Models Toys (AMT) of Troy, Michigan:

Aluminum Model Toys, commonly abbreviated as AMT, was founded in Troy, Michigan by West Gallogly, Sr. in 1948 and continues to this day. AMT specialized in various pre-assembled plastic promotional models and kits. Most of the company’s model and kit vehicle products were American cars and trucks in 1:25 scale.

In the 1970s, the company began to produce hot rods, customs, trucks and movie and TV vehicles. In 1978, British Lesney, makers of Matchbox die cast vehicles, bought AMT and moved the company to Baltimore, Maryland. Fewer promotional models were needed by vehicle companies due to Detroit vehicle manufacturers being squeezed by government regulations of emissions, safety and fuel economy so model companies depended more on kits AMT produced. However, the model building hobby declined as well during that time. Ertl eventually purchased AMT in 1983 and renamed it AMT-Ertl and for a time, AMT kits were reissued by independent companies such as Stevens International and Model King.

Ertl eventually sold the company in 2007 and AMT came solidly into the stable of Round 2, LLC of South Bend, Indiana. In an ironic turn that parallels other large companies, AMT now co-exists in the same organization alongside a revived MPC, Polar Lights and Ertl Collectibles.