Vintage 1960s Matchbox No. 8 Ford Mustang Die-Cast Toy Car

This is a vintage 1/64 scale die-cast toy car representing a first-generation Ford Mustang, likely the Matchbox (Lesney) No. 8 model produced in the mid-to-late 1960s. The toy features a pale yellow painted metal body with a contrasting dark red or burgundy painted hardtop roof. It exhibits classic 1960s construction with a zink-alloy (zamak) body, plastic interior, and clear plastic windows. The wheels are the early 'black plastic' type characteristic of the pre-Superfast era. Regarding condition, the item shows significant signs of playwear. There are numerous paint chips and abrasions visible along the edges of the hood, trunk, and wheel arches, exposing the underlying gray metal. The roof paint shows minor thinning. The front bumper and grille area appear slightly tarnished or worn. The axles seem relatively straight, though the tires show some minor scuffing. No original packaging is present. Despite the wear, the structural integrity of the casting remains sound, and all four wheels are intact. It holds value as a nostalgic collectible from the Lesney era of British toy manufacturing, showcasing early mass-market die-casting craftsmanship.