 I bought this Lego set last spring and it was basically the reaction to a sense of frustration related to two other Lego sets. This is the third Ford Mustang that I assembled and it is an iconic car that I have always loved. The first Lego version that I bought was a Technic, the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. What disappointed me most about that car were the rear lights reproduced entirely by a sticker. The second Mustang was one of the first Speed Champions versions that reproduced the 1968 Fastback version. That Lego set was decidedly disproportionate and reproduced the Mustang in a strange way where the proportions were narrow and long, nothing to do with the new Speed Champions versions. At that point I decided to buy this “Creator” set, totally canceling the sense of disappointment related to the other two models. This type of set is not only faithful but is also reproduced with considerable dimensions of pure modeling. To tell the truth, to completely wipe away the frustration of the previous models, last May in the Barcelona store I also bought the Speed Champions of the Mustang Dark Horse, just to compensate for the other two models that had not convinced me. This creator version reproduces the Mustang GT1967 and can be mounted both in the normal version and in the more sporty one that sees the addition of the following components: adjustable rear suspension, shorty exhaust headers, supercharger with scoop intake, front splitter, rear spoiler and the nitrous oxide tank. The version of this Mustang is also almost the same to the one used by Steve McQueen in the movie Bullitt so finally a car that was the protagonist of one of the best chases in the history of cinema. In addition to this I have always seen the American cars of that period, the so-called "muscle" as a sort of perfection, cars with a latent masculinity with the long hood and aggressive-sounding engines. Assembling the 1967 Mustang GT was a pure pleasure because the car had just the right number of steps, not too many and not too few. The contents were divided into six bags where in the first 313 steps I assembled the car while in another 46 I mounted the additional components that I described before. The car took shape after just 8 steps with the formation of the chassis but even at that stage I couldn't distinguish the front from the rear. While the front axle was mounted on the body, the rear axle was the result of a separate assembly that I then fixed to the rest of the body. During the engine assembly phase, I regret not having photographed parts such as the suspension better which were later covered by other parts. The most technical and lengthy steps were those relating to the assembly and fixing of the doors, however the opening and closing system is very nice and made up for the long work. The bag with the most components overall was number 4 where I worked on the rear with the assembly and fixing of the fenders, rear seats and rear window. Finally at step 217 the assembly and fixing of the legendary rear lights this time reproduced in a worthy way with real components that formed the characteristic lights that I love so much. When the assembly moved to the front the work became even more linear, let's say of covering therefore even more pleasant and simple. The last phase was focused on the assembly of the additional components after the car had already been assembled. Mounting these components was not complex and most of them are applied by removing only some original parts.  Day 1  Day 2  Day 3  Day 4  Day 5 The final proportions of the car are very beautiful and faithful, perhaps it is just a little narrow compared to the length. This detail is noticeable because I put the Mustang next to the Dodge Charger which is a Technic set and has slightly larger and squarer proportions. As for Lego cars in this category, I only have the Aston Martin DB5 and I must say that the Mustang is on another level in terms of reproduction and beauty. Initially I would have preferred it to be green like the one in the film Bullitt but I must say that even the blue color where the white livery cuts the car in two, breaks it up well and makes a nice effect. If from up close you can appreciate the very well reproduced details such as the engine, the rearview mirrors or the legendary rear lights, looking at it from afar, the car does not seem like an object made of Lego bricks. This is definitely the type of set that I prefer precisely because I can appreciate the car as a model and only by getting closer and browsing among the details can I notice and appreciate the construction made of Lego bricks. Another aspect that I appreciate about this set is the fact that it has very few stickers while the logo with the printed horse or the striped livery on the lower sides are present in several places. Fortunately, there are several sets like this in the Lego catalog, however, in the last year, they have undergone a significant increase in price. Personally, I was lucky enough to buy this Mustang at a discounted price, something that was not repeated subsequently for models in the catalog such as the Porsche Carrera or the Chevrolet Camaro. Regardless of the discounts, however, the experience assembling this Mustang was so positive that I will definitely buy one of the two sets mentioned above, probably in the new year. Details              Gallery      Powerful Version    A.M.
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